SHAH ALAM – A married couple, including the founder of the eHati marriage counselling programme, are believed to have fled Malaysia just one day before their court hearing was due to take place.
Selangor police chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, confirmed that authorities are aware of the country the couple escaped to and are currently liaising with local officials there for further action.
"We believe they left on October 13, one day before the charges were filed," he said during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) today.
Arrest warrants were issued after the couple failed to attend the court session scheduled for October 14.
They were due to face charges alongside another pair of spouses, both of whom are doctors in the health and beauty sector.
To date, 95 individuals have been called in to assist with investigations into eHati's marriage counselling programme, which took place at a convention centre in Section 15, Shah Alam, in September of the previous year.
Earlier in July, the founders of eHati International refuted allegations that their women’s wellness programmes promoted tantric sex or deviant teachings, attributing the claims to viral Facebook posts that, they argued, triggered a wave of misinformation and public backlash.
In response to the allegations, co-founders Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor denounced the accusations as "false, defamatory, and deeply damaging," asserting that statements made by the Federal Territories Mufti’s Office, the Islamic Development Department (Jakim), and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) were issued without proper investigation or direct engagement with their organisation.
The controversy surfaced in early July after a series of Facebook posts, allegedly by a woman named Masyitah Ashari, accused eHati of teaching tantra-based practices, promoting self-pleasure, and incorporating elements that were deemed un-Islamic.
These posts quickly gained traction online, sparking public outcry and prompting an investigation by JAIS under state shariah law.
Among the circulating allegations was a claim that eHati had served a drink laced with “magic mushrooms” during one of its retreats. The founders clarified that the beverage, known as Piya, was a blend of raw cocoa, honey, and natural spices, formulated to promote relaxation.
Addressing the broader allegations, Diyana and Rahim explained that eHati does not incorporate any form of tantra into its programmes. They stated that a massage technique mentioned in the allegations was based on pelvic floor and Thai massage traditions, modified to suit local cultural sensibilities, and that it was entirely optional for participants.
They also rejected claims that eHati encourages women to reject marriage or abandon their spouses.
The founders further clarified that eHati’s programmes focus on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and building self-confidence, especially for women dealing with personal or marital difficulties.
A police report was filed on July 12, and the company also lodged a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). eHati confirmed that it is pursuing legal action against those responsible for disseminating false or malicious content.
They also reiterated that eHati is an independent, privately owned entity with no political affiliations. - November 14, 2025
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