{
  "id": 8352347,
  "title": "Viral performance video sparks calls for legal action over alleged insults to Rukun Negara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/viral-performance-video-sparks-calls-for-legal-action-over-alleged-8352347",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T01:08:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/viral-performance-video-sparks-calls-for-legal-action-over-alleged-insults-to-rukun-negara/235719"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Royal Malaysia Police and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission urged to investigate viral performance video, according to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.\n\nThe video, posted on Instagram by 'The Fever Kinetic Theatre', allegedly contains elements insulting to Malay Rulers, Malaysia, and the Rukun Negara, as stated by Aaron. He emphasized the importance of respecting the law, national institutions, and social harmony.\n\nAccording to Aaron, the Rukun Negara is the national ideology and philosophy guiding the nation's unity, proclaimed on August 31, 1970. He described the act in the performance as irresponsible, excessive, and unacceptable.\n\nDr Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), also expressed concern over the video, stating it breached proper conduct and social norms. He urged the organizers to issue a public apology and called for a thorough investigation and legal action against any party insulting the country's foundations.\n\nAaron urged citizens, including artists and content creators, to exercise their freedom responsibly, emphasizing that artistic platforms should uplift the soul and unite the people, not divide them.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commissi...",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Rukun Negara, Royal Institution video triggers call for broad legal probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/rukun-negara-royal-institution-video-triggers-call-for-broad-legal",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cops, MCMC must probe alleged insult to Rukun Negara in viral video, says minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cops-mcmc-must-probe-alleged-insult-to-rukun-negara-in-viral-video",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:03:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Viral performance video sparks calls for legal action over alleged insults to Rukun Negara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/viral-performance-video-sparks-calls-for-legal-action-over-alleged",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:08:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Minister: Probe alleged Rukun Negara insult in viral video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/minister-probe-alleged-rukun-negara-insult-in-viral-video",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:58:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}