Suggestive song allegedly played on AirAsia flights
Several passengers recently took to social media to express their concern after a suggestive song was allegedly played on multiple AirAsia flights.
The song in question, Masuk Lagi by Malaysian singer Baby Shima, has previously been criticised for its lyrics’ double meaning, which may be interpreted as sensual.
The issue drew attention after a Threads user shared that the song was played inside the cabin before the departure of flight AK6434 from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kelantan to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
“I’m shocked! And ashamed,” the original poster (OP) wrote.
Songwriter claims song is about courtship
The OP shared that a fellow passenger also complained about why such a song was played in public.
He added that he’s unaware if the song is even allowed to be played.
When translated from Malay, the first few lines of the song go: “Come in again / In again / Wet, wet in the rain under the umbrella”.
Songs with sexual connotations tend to stir controversy in Malaysia, being a predominantly Muslim country.
However, the songwriter behind Masuk Lagi had previously said that the song is about courtship, not sex, Utusan Malaysia reported.
Others also claim suggestive song played on AirAsia flights
Other passengers also came forward saying they had heard the same song during their respective AirAsia flights.
One netizen said she heard the same song being played on both her flights to and from Johor Bahru.
After her departure flight, the woman immediately filed a complaint through the chatbot on AirAsia’s website.
“I find this choice not just tacky, but inappropriate and not family-friendly, especially for a commercial flight with children, families, and passengers from diverse backgrounds,” the passenger wrote.
Source: @hazirahmokhtar on Threads
However, it was not revealed whether the company had acted on the complaint.
The woman was shocked to hear the same song again during her return flight.
Meanwhile, another Threads user who claims to take the KBR-KUL flight four to five times a month mentions how “embarrassing” it is to hear the song being played on the plane.
Netizens slam airline for playing suggestive song
Netizens agreed with the passengers’ sentiments, calling the song “disgusting” and “disgraceful”.
One user even expressed that it is a shame that a Malaysian brand would allow the song to be played during its flights.
Translation: Shameful. Dirty. Disgusting. Disgusting words. If the singer or composer wanted to say something different, they would have meant something else, but the interpretation of this song is that way. Dirty. Disgraceful. It’s just a shame for a company that carries the Malaysian brand, but it is like this. A mess of good work and scripts.
Source: Threads
Another netizen claimed that her husband said AirAsia chooses the song it plays on its flights and that the cabin crew may have just picked the song from their approved list.
Translation: my husband said AirAsia picks the playlist, not the cabin crew. The cabin crew might be choosing random songs that AirAsia have listed and chosen.
Source: Threads
Meanwhile, one user expressed that there are many Malaysian songs with beautiful lyrics that the airline could play instead.
Translation: Put on a Pramlee song, a traditional song.. There are so many Malaysian songs with beautiful lyrics, but don’t put on this disgusting song.. Be low cost, not low-class 🫣🤓
Source: Threads
MS News has reached out to AirAsia for a statement regarding the issue.
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