Radja Band Receives Death Threat in Malaysia in Today's Memory, March 11, 2023

A portrait of Radja band's performance on stage. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Today's memory, three years ago, March 11, 2023, the famous Indonesian band group, Radja was intimidated and received death threats in Malaysia. The threat caused a stir. The Malaysian Communications Minister and security personnel also moved quickly to arrest the perpetrators.

Previously, the existence of Indonesian singers and bands shining in Malaysia is not new. This condition makes many of them hold concerts in Malaysia. Radja band, one of them. They were successful in entertaining, but intimidated.

The career of Indonesian singers and bands does not only shine in the country. The narrative is because their works can also shine in neighboring countries like Malaysia. All Malaysians enjoy the works of Indonesian musicians.

Sometimes not a few singers or bands who hold concerts in Malaysia. The experience was also felt by the Radja band. The band, which is strengthened by Ian Kasela, Moldy, and Pujiana Vimarsyah, will shake the stage at the Larkin Arena Indoor Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia on March 11, 2023.

Radja's action went smoothly and was full of spectators. Many people enjoyed and sang along. Radja considers it an unforgettable experience. In fact, the problem did not end there.

Those who finished the concert at around 11:15 pm local time were immediately approached by 15 bodyguards and two people from the concert committee representatives. Instead of receiving praise, Radja's personnel were intimidated.

They kicked the table to push Radja's personnel. Radja was considered not to respect the organizers related to the agreement to meet fans. Radja's personnel then received death threats.

"They acted aggressively, kicked tables, started pushing us and hurled insults and threatened to kill us. We couldn't do anything because we knew they were many."

"We don't understand what the problem is. He just said we didn't appreciate those who invited us. He said we refused to do a photo session and meet fans. We were shocked because before we took photos with a lot of people, who was it? Even though we were tired, we still followed the wishes of the committee," said Ian Kasela as quoted by lamankompas.com, March 11, 2023.

The threat made Radja immediately report to the local police on March 12, 2023. Reports and statements from the victim have been collected. They then tracked down the suspects and arrested some of them.

Portrait of the band Radja personnel (left: Moldy, Ian Kasela, and Pujiana Vimarsyah). (ANTARA)

The perpetrator of intimidation will be charged with Article 14 of the 1955 Small Offenses Law (for insulting actions) and Article 506 of the Criminal Code (for criminal intimidation). Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzi also commented. He asked the police to investigate the matter thoroughly.

"We will let the police continue the investigation. I was told that several people had been arrested in connection with the case, so we will wait for new information from the authorities," said Fahmi as quoted by lamantempo.co, March 12, 2023.