‘Indecent’ aerobics session under scrutiny after viral video

Selangor religious authorities to investigate the session as it may include 'elements that could be seen as indecent behaviour in a public setting'.

An image of the alleged aerobics session posted online.

PETALING JAYA:

 The Selangor Islamic religious department is investigating a claim that an aerobics session believed to have taken place in Bukit Badong, Shah Alam, had included “elements that could be linked to indecent behaviour in a public space”.

The department’s director, Shahzihan Ahmad, said the probe was triggered by a viral TikTok video showing the activity. He said the department took a serious view of the matter and would act in accordance with the law, Bernama reported.

“This is because, apart from being clearly inappropriate, it includes elements that could be seen as indecent behaviour in a public setting or actions that may bring Islam into disrepute. We are looking into the incident, including the location, the organiser, and those involved,” he said in a statement today.

Separately, a woman has posted an apology on TikTok for carrying out a Zumba activity that featured people wearing headscarves, but not the tudung. She said the organisers were unaware, and it had happened spontaneously.

The religious department has urged those with information to assist with the investigation or call the JAIS hotline at 1800-88-2424. - FMT