Bukit Aman CID unit probes theatre production allegedly mocking Rukun Negara

 Police say they expect several more reports to be lodged nationwide.

The video clip features five actors reciting each principle of the Rukun Negara, with statements that could be considered racially sensitive.

KUALA LUMPUR:

The classified criminal investigation unit (USJT) of the Bukit Aman criminal investigation department has taken over the investigation into a viral theatre performance video that allegedly mocks the Rukun Negara and contains racially sensitive remarks.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed that a report was lodged at the Jalan Tun Razak police station at 8.30pm yesterday.

“The investigation into this case will be conducted by Bukit Aman’s USJT. We expect several more police reports to be lodged nationwide,” he told Bernama.

The 10-minute video clip features five actors reciting each principle of the Rukun Negara, with statements that could be considered racially sensitive.

Police said an initial review found the video’s content could cause public concern and affect social harmony.

The clip is believed to be a recording of a theatre performance staged during the Theatre for The Arts event in 2018, and re-uploaded by a group for the recent Malaysia Day celebrations. - FMT