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[UPDATED] No deviant acts, no spiked drinks, says eHati on viral allegations
In a statement, eHati said it had lodged a police report and a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to facilitate investigation.
The group said that from July 2, several posts were allegedly made via the account of Masyitah Ashari, which it said were inaccurate and misleading.
"We are certified practitioners in the field of hypnotherapy, and every eHati programme is carefully designed in accordance with professional ethical standards and the cultural and religious values of society.
"Our modules address various aspects of emotional and mental well-being and are divided into different categories based on hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)."
According to eHati, these modules are designed to guide participants in learning effective emotional regulation techniques. These include breathing work, trauma release exercises, and hypnotherapy, aimed at helping women achieve emotional and mental calm.
The organisation added that it also offers supplementary programmes for those experiencing difficulties in their marriage. These, however, are only available to those who genuinely require such support.
"eHati's modules are rooted in love and the belief that every marriage can be healed.
"Our objective remains consistent: to help women find peace, rediscover self-love, and ultimately, restore their marital relationships," the statement said.
Addressing the specific allegations about massage techniques, spiked drinks, and purported deviant teachings, eHati clarified:
"Our massage techniques are adapted from pelvic floor massage and Thai massage, modified to suit local values and do not involve any religious rituals or elements from other faiths.
"The Piya drink is simply a mixture of raw cocoa, honey, and natural spices, to help relax the mind and body.
"It contains no illegal substances or 'magic mushrooms', as alleged."
Regarding viral photographs taken in Bali, eHati said they were from a retreat, showing participants performing breathing exercises.
"The flower arrangements, which are typical of Balinese hospitality, were provided by the hotel and were not part of any ritual.
"The man in the photo is a health detox expert invited to share his experience. He is not a spiritual teacher, nor is he affiliated with any religious group."
eHati also revealed that in November 2022, it was called in by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to explain details of one of its programmes.
"After providing a comprehensive explanation, JAIS told us that the programme could proceed.
"However, they advised us to include a disclaimer for participants, which we accepted, to ensure that participation aligned with the intended objectives."
In the statement, issued by eHati International Sdn Bhd founders Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, the company also clarified that it is wholly owned by the two founders and is not affiliated with any political party.
eHati said it was taking legal action against those who made what it described as baseless allegations that tarnished the organisation's reputation, credibility, and operations.
"We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the viral claims circulating on social media, and to verify the facts before issuing statements that may be damaging.
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