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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] No deviant acts, no spiked drinks, says eHati on viral allegations
KUALA LUMPUR: The organiser of the eHati marriage motivation programme has denied allegations involving spiked drinks and deviant practices at one of its events. 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.
Rakyat Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Motivation Gone Wild? Claim Of 'Sexy' Dance At Women's Programme Raises Eyebrows
Subscribe to our FREE Wellness and motivational programmes are not a new thing. Some actually do help people with struggles they are going through in their lives with meaningful activities and good habit-forming exercises. But there are also programmes led by unconventional hosts or leaders that may raise more than a few eyebrows. Recently, a Malaysian motivational programme called 'eHati' was alleged to have engaged in rituals and Islamic deviancy with some 'naked' and sexy dance thrown in. What does eHati do? Founded by a husband and wife duo, eHati is aimed at helping women rebuild confidence, find inner peace, and enhance marital harmony. The programmes they offer include mentoring circles, love renewal, audio courses, breathwork, and other modules aimed at emotional healing and self-growth. Some of the courses also include advice and tips on sexual intimacy, such as the Diet Sentuhan Cinta audio course which touches on issues surrounding premature ejaculation and how to remedy it. Inappropriate content allegations and the IDCC incident Through a post on Facebook, a person by the name of Masyitah Ashari shared some troubling allegations of what went on at an eHati event that took place at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam on 30 September, 2024. She illustrated how in one session, the hall had dimmed lights and romantic music. Masyitah claimed that the programme's highest-level members engaged in some provocative dancing which included taking their clothes off. 'It was like a nightclub. At this point many of the other participants found it strange and started feeling creeped out,' Masyitah said. An allegedly 'spiked' drink was given to participants Masyitah described a beverage called Piya that was given to participants at the event, which allegedly acted as an aphrodisiac. 'That's that Piya drink that tastes like bananas blended with chocolate,' she said, adding that participants were told the drink would make them feel calm. After about 15 minutes, Masyitah claimed that the mood changed in the hall, as the dancing became increasingly sexual. The participants were allegedly told that the act of undressing and throwing their clothes on the floor was to 'cleanse' themselves of negativity. 'There were a few participants who did it, and a few who didn't do it. Some of them took their clothes off until they were completely naked and threw their clothes on the ground….,' Masyitah explained. After the naked dancing session, Masyitah claimed there was a 'Sacred Bath' ceremony where participants would bathe in a bathtub, wrapped in a cloth, and then unwrapped to signify their 'rebirth'. Public Health Malaysia, a Facebook page focused on health-related issues and topics, alleged that the 'Piya' drink consumed by th eHati participants may be a drink that has been spiked with psilocybin mushrooms a.k.a. magic mushrooms, which contains a powerful psychoactive compound that causes hallucinations. A police investigation has been opened over 'hallucination water' and moral misconduct claims Police have confirmed that an inquiry paper has been opened to identify any criminal offence linked to the eHati motivation programme, Bernama Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said several witnesses will be called soon to obtain confirmation about the use of water that allegedly caused hallucinations. He added that the police are working with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) according to their jurisdictions to obtain vital facts about the allegations against eHati. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahizan Ahmad issued a statement stating that the case is being investigated under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
