KUALA LUMPUR – Steamy scenes between actors Zul Ariffin and Siti Hariesa in a promotional video for the TV series Perempuan Itu has left Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Idris Ahmad heaving a sigh of disapproval.
Taking to Facebook, Idris expressed disappointment that the drama was planned to be aired during the month of Ramadan.
He said that while entertainment is not prohibited in Islam, the religion does require discipline when it comes to entertainment decorum.
“In Islam, there’s a decorum for entertainment that requires strict discipline, especially when a man and woman is involved in scenes that is clear to be inviting immorality,” Idris said on Facebook.
Although the Malaysian entertainment industry does not require interference, Idrus said that when it insults religion, he could not let it go without at least providing advice on the matter.
Idris said that he will contact those involved to remedy the matter.
Today, a viral video depicting scenes in the Perempuan Itu series made rounds on social media.
Although the video did not depict sex scenes, it showed actress Siti Hariesa in what appears to be a French maid outfit sitting on top of actor Zul Ariffin as she feeds him whipped cream.
Another scene in the video showed Zul removing his shirt in the presence of Siti.
So far, the video has gained over 5,000 retweets.
It is understood that the series will be aired on TV3 next month. – The Vibes, March 19, 2022
