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Universal Music Malaysia Pulls Dolla Video After Religious Complaints

The episode signals tightening moral oversight in entertainment, with dress rules for Muslim performers under consideration.

Overview

  • Universal Music Malaysia removed Dolla’s ‘Question’ video from all platforms on Nov 15 after critics said the performers’ outfits were too revealing.
  • UMM said the decision was to protect multiracial and religious sensitivities and pledged stricter internal reviews with professional consultations.
  • Religious Affairs Minister Na’im Mokhtar said the footage was referred to Islamic authorities for possible Sharia scrutiny that applies only to Muslims.
  • Sabronzo is the group’s sole Muslim member, and the minister publicly thanked UMM on Nov 16 for taking down the video.
  • The Religious Affairs Ministry is drafting attire guidelines for Muslim women in the arts, a step activists warn could formalize broader state control over creative expression.