Jovi Theng, a Malaysian singer-songwriter is worried after the lyrics of a song he composed, were changed. The adapted new lyrics now mention the murder case of Kim Jong-nam.
"The murder case is a rather sensitive issue; I am worried the adapted song and video will get me into trouble," Theng, who is holidaying in Penang, said.
Together with his lawyer Cheah Eng Soon, Theng lodged a report at the Northeast Police headquarters on Jalan Pattani yesterday, "to protect himself".
Theng only realised that someone adapted his composition without permission after a friend sent him a video link of the song.
"My name is mentioned in the video as the song composer, but the lyrics were changed to portray the sensitive issue which recently happened between Malaysia and North Korea recently - the Kim Jong-nam murder case," Theng said.
"The person responsible for that may not know what are the consequences of doing so, but it may get me into some unnecesary trouble.
"It worries me as I do not know what is his motive and purpose," he added.
"To protect myself, I lodged a report, so whatever happens in future have nothing to do with me as I was totally unaware of the matter prior to this."
Taiwanese singer may be affected
The song 'Hai Xiao' (Tsunami in Mandarin), was sung by flamboyant Taiwanese pop-rocker Harlem Yu. The original lyrics were written by another Taiwanese lyricist, Adam Hsu.
"Yu is also dragged into the matter as the video mentioned my name and his," Theng said.
"A foreigner may not understand the real situation, (referring to the adapted lyrics), this may get us into some unforseen trouble," he added.
Theng also viewed the act as an infringement of copyright.
However, his priority is to clarify that he is not responsible for the adapted song and video.
Mulling legal action
Meanwhile, Cheah said Theng's report serves two purposes.
"Other than denying his involvement in the video production, Theng wishes to express his worry about the matter as he felt threatened" Cheah explained.
"After he watched the video, he was shocked to find himself dragged into the issue.
"We want to categorically deny that he was related to the adapted song, which was and never produced by him," Cheah added.
"He will not bear any responsibility for what happens subsequently".
On whether Theng will sue the person who infringed the copyright of his song, Cheah said they will look into that but said he wanted to put this on record first.- Mkini
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