PETALING JAYA: Diana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, the co-founders of marital motivation group Ehati International Sdn Bhd (eHati), have stepped forward to address allegations about their company's programmes, Sinar Harian reports.
Referring to a statement released Tuesday (July 15), the Malay language daily reported that the couple clarified their programmes were designed to help women find happiness, peace, and heal trauma through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) approaches.
They explained that the modules were developed to guide participants through effective emotional management techniques.
"There are also programmes aimed at helping married women who may be facing challenges in their marital relationships, including confusion about their bodies and emotions," they said.
Regarding allegations of inappropriate massage-based elements, the couple clarified that the actual method was adapted from a combination of pelvic floor and Thai massage.
"This method has been customised to align with local values and does not involve any other religious rituals. It is also an optional module, and participants are not required to follow it," they explained.
Previously, the public was startled by a social media user's claims about the programmes conducted by the couple. In a recent Facebook post, it was alleged that two women performed an inappropriate dance during a programme held at a convention centre in Shah Alam, Selangor.
It was also claimed that participants were given a drink with unknown contents that could change their moods quickly. The Facebook user also alleged that participants were instructed to undergo activities resembling other religious rituals.
Diana and Rahim emphasised that the activities described as rituals were actually breathwork sessions, and the flower decorations were provided by the hotel, not part of any specific programme or ritual, Sinar Harian reported.
They also denied claims that the drink given to participants, called "Piya", contained illicit or illegal substances.
Diana and Rahim clarified that the beverage is a blend of pure cocoa, honey and natural spices, specially formulated to help calm the mind.
"This drink does not contain any illegal substances or 'magic mushrooms' as alleged," they said.
The couple also announced plans to take legal action against those who made defamatory statements about their company, saying that a police report was filed on Saturday (July 12) to demand a comprehensive investigation.
"We have also reported this matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and are ready to provide full cooperation," they confirmed.
