Written by Shah Daniel
Edited by Farah Liyana
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Global Ikhwan SDN BHD (GISBH) | Credits: Berita Harian
KUALA LUMPUR, 29th September 2024: Recently, users on various social platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook had been posting parody songs about “Abuya” which refers to the cases related to Global Ikhwan Sdn Bhd Holdings (GISBH).
Deputy Minister of Communication, Teo Nie Ching under Minister Fahmi Fadzil | Credits: malaymail.com
In a recent statement, Deputy Minister of Communications, Teo Nie Ching announced that the ministry will collaborate with relevant agencies to investigate the group if requested. She mentioned that one potential action includes removing the controversial parody. Additionally, she urged the public to heed advice from authorities such as the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the police departments.
Media posting who used the parody song "Abuya Skibidi" as mockery to recent issues | Credits:
Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching also commented on the actions of some netizens who are using the GISBH issue as material for parodies or jokes across various social media platforms. Following the police's uncovering of activities conducted by the organization and company, the name GISBH or Global Ikhwan has become a hot topic among the public. Among the allegations raised are claims of child trafficking and exploitation, promoting sodomy, and practicing deviant teachings, among others.
Song performed by members of GISBH that went viral on social media platforms | Credits: Says.com
On social media, several songs produced by GISBH, which are said to idolize the founder of the deviant sect Al-Arqam, Ashaari Muhammad, also known as Abuya, have gone viral. In fact, some users have created parodies using their song "Pasar Ikhwan Di Putrajaya," disconnecting it from the original music entirely.
Minister of Communications of Malaysia, Fahmi Fadzil stated that, to date, they have not received any reports regarding the issue. | Credits: Bernama
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will remove parody songs related to GISBH if instructed by the police. Acknowledging that the parody song about Abuya has become an "earworm," Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that so far, no reports have been received regarding the issue.
"I know of at least seven or eight versions that have reached me, including choir and rock versions, which shows the creativity of Malaysians.
"For now, MCMC has not indicated any actions to be taken regarding content indirectly linked to GISB. We only remove content if we receive instructions from the police. While this song has indeed become an earworm, we haven't received any reports; if we do, we will investigate," he said at a weekly press conference on Wednesday. —TBC
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