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Bukit Aman USJT probes viral theatre clip mocking Rukun Negara
Bukit Aman's USJT takes over probe into viral theatre clip mocking Rukun Negara's principles.
In brief
Bukit Aman's USJT takes over probe into viral theatre clip mocking Rukun Negara's principles. Bukit Aman's USJT began investigating a viral theatre video that allegedly mocked Rukun Negara's five principles and contained racially sensitive content after a complaint. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Bukit Aman USJT takes over probe
Bukit Aman's Classified Criminal Investigation Unit has assumed responsibility for investigating a viral theatre performance video suspected of mocking the Rukun Negara's five principles and including racially sensitive content.
Police report lodged at Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the report was lodged at Jalan Tun Razak Police Station under Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters at 8.30pm Friday.
Complaint led to report
A complainant spotted a stage performance video clip uploaded by Instagram account @THEFEVERKINETIC and lodged the report after it was believed deleted.
Theatre group re-uploaded clip
The 10-minute video features five actors reciting Rukun Negara principles with racially sensitive statements and was re-uploaded for Malaysia Day celebrations.
Police concerned about public order
Authorities found the video's content could cause public concern and affect social harmony, prompting a full investigation by Bukit Aman's USJT.
Theatre group background
The Fever Kinetic is an intercultural physical theatre group founded by a local choreographer with bases in Malaysia and London.
What it means
Bukit Aman's USJT began investigating a viral theatre video that allegedly mocked Rukun Negara's five principles and contained racially sensitive content after a complaint.
