THREE Era FM radio DJs who involved in a controversial video mocking a Hindu religious festival has their statements recorded at Bukit Aman this afternoon.
Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Effendi Ahmad Aruani were spotted leaving the police headquarters in a Toyota Vellfire at 1.10pm.
They spent about two hours providing their statements and left without meeting the press.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain had earlier said the trio are among six individuals scheduled to meet with officers from the Bukit Aman Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) at 11am.
The other three are Astro Audio director, a social media executive who acts as the TikTok administrator for the era.je account, as well as the radio station manager.
Police have so far received 44 reports linked to the video so far and are investigating under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for intentionally stirring up religious sentiments and misuse of network facilities.
Those convicted under Section 298 face a maximum of one year's jail or a fine or both, and those found guilty under Section 233 face a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or a maximum of one year's imprisonment or both.
Following the incident, Astro Audio said it viewed the situation seriously and had taken immediate action to address it.
Nabil, Azad and Radin had also issued a public apology, admitting their mistake and acknowledging the insensitivity of their actions. - March 5, 2025
