Holy festival: A Hindu devotee carrying a kavadi during Thaipusam at the Kallumal Arulmigu Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh. — Bernama
THE action against three Era FM radio hosts, who were featured in a TikTok video mocking a Hindu religious festival, has been swift.
The DJs – Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin, and Radin Amir Effendi Ahmad Arunani – who had made fun of the Thaipusam kavadi dance while chanting “Vel Vel” have been suspended by their station.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
