Malaysia girl group Dolla’s music video taken down after being criticised as too revealing

A music video by Malaysian girl group Dolla was taken down from all platforms after it drew the attention of conservative and religious critics, who deemed the group’s outfits too revealing.

The music video for Dolla’s latest single Question features the group’s members – Sabronzo (Wan Sabrina Wan Rusli), Tabby (Tabitha Ariel Lam Lianne) and Angel (Angelina Chai Ka Ying) – in outfits that show their thighs and midriffs.

In a statement on Nov 15, Universal Music Malaysia (UMM) said it removed the video from all digital platforms to “protect the sensitivities of the various races and religions” in Malaysia.

“We take all feedback seriously and take full responsibility for any errors that have happened,” UMM managing director Kim Lim said.

All creative plans will undergo a stricter review process and will involve internal discussions and professional consultations, UMM said in a statement.

It added that it acknowledged public feedback, including a statement by Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs).

Earlier on Nov 15, Dr Na’im was asked by reporters whether his ministry would be taking action against “a music video featuring local artistes in clothing that does not abide by syariah law”.

In response, he said that a review would be done to see if any crimes under syariah law, which applies to Muslims, had been committed. Sabronzo is the only Muslim member of Dolla.

Dr Na’im added that he would ask for existing guidelines to be reviewed.

Following the removal of Dolla’s music video, the minister thanked UMM on Nov 16.

“This action reflects the sincerity and sensitivity of the industry towards the voices of the community and the values ​​that we cherish together,” he said in a Facebook post.