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Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police arrest eHati couple over ‘obscene acts' at marriage programme, raid home
PETALING JAYA, July 15 — The founders of eHati International Sdn Bhd, Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, were reportedly arrested today after providing their statements to the police. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the couple's lawyer Datuk M Reza Hassan said they were arrested under Sections 294 and 509 of the Penal Code, which pertain to obscene acts and insulting the modesty of others. He said they were also being investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for offensive behaviour. FMT further reported that Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed both the arrests. According to the report, the couple's residence was also raided. The case is linked to a marriage motivation programme organised by eHati in Shah Alam between September 27 and 30 last year. In a statement issued earlier today, Diyana and Rahim denied that their programmes contravened Islamic principles. They said the allegations were based on misleading and unverified claims circulated on social media. The couple also dismissed allegations that their sessions included rituals from other religions, and said that their modules used hypnotherapy, breathwork and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. They further said that a drink featured in the programme was made from raw cocoa, honey and natural spices, and did not contain any banned or hallucinogenic substances.
Free Malaysia Today
15-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
‘Love programme' organisers deny promoting obscene acts, insulting behaviour
eHati International founders Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor said their programme is designed with clear objectives and a mission to help women cope with emotional and psychological challenges, without contradicting Islamic teachings or social responsibilities. PETALING JAYA : The founders of the firm that organised the eHati marriage motivation programme last year have denied promoting obscene acts and insulting behaviour, following a police probe into the event. In a statement, eHati International Sdn Bhd's founders, Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, said the allegations against them and the programme were inaccurate and defamatory. 'We categorically deny all allegations that the eHati programme promotes elements that undermine the Islamic faith or contradict the religion's principles. 'The programmes offered by eHati in no way neglect or sideline Islamic values, the sanctity of marriage, or the roles of spouses and families,' the married couple said. On the contrary, they said, every eHati programme was designed with clear objectives and a mission to help women cope with emotional and psychological challenges, without contradicting Islamic teachings or social responsibilities. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan yesterday said that the programme was being investigated under criminal laws covering obscene acts, modesty, and public decency. He said the participants involved in the programme, held from Sept 27 to Sept 30 last year, would be summoned for their statements. The event in Shah Alam, aimed at a Malay audience, had involved about 50 female participants. According to a Facebook user, the event took a turn on its final day when a female speaker entered wearing a bikini. She then proceeded to strip naked and began dancing with members of her group. They then allegedly encouraged participants to follow suit, removing their clothes after being given a mysterious drink. The founders said they had filed a police report on Saturday to ensure a comprehensive investigation. They also filed a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and said they were ready to give the authorities their full cooperation. Certified hypnotherapists aiming to empower women The founders said they were certified hypnotherapists and that every eHati programme was carefully developed to adhere to professional ethical standards while aligning with cultural and religious values. They also said that the programmes targeted Malaysian women regardless of race and religion to help them seek inner peace, find happiness and empowerment, as well as recover from trauma using methods such as neuro-linguistic programming. 'The modules for the programme were also crafted to provide participants with tools for effective emotional regulation, including breathwork, trauma release exercises, and hypnotherapy,' they said. The founders said their programme also helped women who might be facing challenges in their marital relationships, including confusion about their own bodies or emotional and physical readiness before and during intimacy with their spouses. 'However, this particular module is not open for all and only offered privately to those who truly need it,' they said. No tantric practices They denied teaching participants tantric practices, saying they offered an elective module that combines pelvic floor and Thai massages. As for the 'mysterious drink', they said it was a mixture of raw cocoa, honey, and spices to help calm the mind and body, with no prohibited substances or 'magic mushrooms' as claimed. Followed religious authority's recommendations The founders said they explained their programme to the Selangor Islamic religious department (Jais) in November 2022 following several queries by the religious authority on the purpose of the programme, its activities, and participants. 'After providing details, Jais understood and accepted our explanation and allowed the programme to proceed. However, Jais advised us to include a 'disclaimer' for our participants,' they said, adding that the recommendation was adopted. Last week, the Islamic development department and Selangor religious authorities said they were investigating the event for allegedly involving idolatry (syirik) and immoral rituals.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
‘No Tantra, no magic mushrooms': eHati founders deny un-Islamic practice claims
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The founders of eHati International Sdn Bhd have denied allegations that their programmes promote teachings that deviate from Islamic principles. In a media statement, Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor said the accusations against them were based on viral social media posts that they claimed were misleading and unverified. They said several posts made by a Facebook account identified as Masyitah Ashari had triggered public criticism against eHati since July 2. 'We wish to clarify that we have never received any complaints from any participant regarding the content or implementation of our programmes,' the founders said. According to the statement, eHati denied claims that it incorporated elements from other religious rituals, such as Tantra, stating that its therapy modules were based on hypnotherapy, breathwork, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. They said the modules were designed to support women in managing emotional and psychological challenges and did not conflict with Islamic teachings or social values. 'In or around November 2022, we attended a session with Jais to explain a programme we had conducted. After we gave a detailed explanation, Jais accepted it and informed us that the programme could continue,' the statement said. The founders added that they accepted Jais' advice to include a disclaimer to ensure participants clearly understood the programme's objectives. They further said that eHati's programmes do not undermine the role of marriage or the family institution and are intended to help women improve their relationships. The statement also addressed concerns about a drink promoted by the group, stating it was a blend of raw cocoa, honey, and natural spices, and did not contain any banned substances or 'magic mushrooms'. They urged the authorities to verify the accuracy of information from social media before issuing any statements or taking action.
