Indonesian singer Anisa Bahar has filed a police report against DJ Icha Chellow and Mala Agatha after the two performers altered the lyrics of her song “Gapapa” to include pornographic content. Bahar alleges the unauthorized modifications were vulgar and damaging to her reputation, leading to legal action centered on pornography laws and intellectual property rights.
The dispute escalated after Bahar discovered versions of her track being performed and shared with lyrics that shifted the song’s original meaning toward explicit themes. According to reports from detikHOT and Grid.ID, Bahar expressed outrage over the “seronok” (suggestive/erotic) nature of the altered lyrics, which were distributed without her consent.
Bahar’s legal team initially issued a somasi, or a formal legal notice, to both Icha Chellow and Mala Agatha. When the situation remained unresolved to her satisfaction, the matter was elevated to the police. The report focuses on the unauthorized alteration of artistic work and the dissemination of content deemed pornographic under Indonesian law.
Legal Action Against DJ Icha Chellow and Mala Agatha
The police report filed by Anisa Bahar targets two specific individuals: DJ Icha Chellow and singer Mala Agatha. According to detikNews, the report was triggered by the “pornographic scent” of the modified lyrics in the song “Gapapa.” The legal proceedings are examining whether the alteration of the lyrics constitutes a violation of the Law on Pornography or the ITE (Electronic Information and Transactions) Law, given the digital distribution of the tracks.
Bahar stated that the changes were not merely creative interpretations but were intentionally vulgar. The singer emphasized that as the original artist, she holds the right to protect the integrity of her work. The reports from kumparan.com indicate that the police are currently processing the evidence, which includes the recordings of the modified songs.
The Discovery of the Vulgar Lyrics
Anisa Bahar revealed that she became aware of the altered lyrics through social media and reports from fans. According to detikHOT, the singer was “murka” (furious) upon realizing that her intellectual property had been weaponized to create pornographic material. The original version of “Gapapa” does not contain the explicit themes found in the versions performed by Chellow and Agatha.
In addition to the reports against the singers, other reports from memorandum.disway.id mention related complaints involving TikTokers and managers, such as Yakuza Maneges, who have also faced reports regarding the promotion of inappropriate content.
Intellectual Property and Pornography Laws in Indonesia
The case rests on two primary legal pillars in Indonesia. First is the protection of moral rights under copyright law, which allows a creator to object to any distortion, mutilation, or modification of their work that would be prejudicial to their honor or reputation. Second is the Law on Pornography, which prohibits the production and distribution of materials that incite sexual desire or exhibit eroticism.
The police will need to determine if the lyrics meet the legal threshold of “pornography” as defined by Indonesian statutes.
However, the lack of permission from Bahar to alter the lyrics remains a central point of the prosecution’s argument.
The next confirmed step in this legal process is the police investigation phase, which includes the questioning of the reported parties and the forensic analysis of the audio files. Further updates will depend on the police’s decision to either move the case to a trial or seek a mediated settlement between the parties.
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