Jauhari Johar

Jauhari Johar is a Malaysian political activist and former music composer and producer. He was previously active in the music industry and now focuses on issues related to Bahasa Melayu, Malay culture and Islamic governance.
Early life
Jauhari Johar, the eldest of 4 siblings, was born in Malaysia and grew up in a musically prominent family. His father, Johari Teh, is a distinguished Malaysian music composer and producer, celebrated for his contributions to the contemporary music industry in Malaysia.. Following the footsteps of his father, Jauhari studied music at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and earned a Diploma in Music.
Music career
Jauhari worked as a composer and producer in the Malay pop music industry under the name Ardiv Jauhari. He composed songs such as “Kalimah” by Amy Mastura and “Istilah Syawal” by Alyah, and produced “Aisyah” by Projector Band. His music included elements of Malay culture combined with modern styles.
Political activism
After the 2022 Malaysian general election, Jauhari began focusing on political activism. He writes about Malay culture, Bahasa Melayu, and Islamic values, often sharing his views on social media platforms like X. His activism is based on his views about maintaining Malay identity in Malaysia, fostering unity through Bahasa Melayu as the national language of Malaysia and advocating for the primacy of Islam as per the Malaysian Federal Constitution.
Views on Bahasa Melayu
In 2024, Jauhari commented on the teaching of Bahasa Melayu in Chinese vernacular schools (SJKC). He stated that the language standards in these schools were lower than in national schools and suggested changes to improve unity in Malaysia. His comments were part of a public discussion about language education.
Hannah Yeoh incident
In June 2024, Jauhari posted a video on X about Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, mentioning her association with a pastor who supported Israel. The post led to public debate and a police investigation of Jauhari. Later, 182 police reports were filed against Yeoh related to her book *Becoming Hannah*, which some claimed conflicted with Malaysia’s laws on religious propagation.
Public views
Jauhari’s opinions on Malay culture and language have received mixed reactions. Some people support his efforts to promote Bahasa Melayu and Malay identity, while others believe his statements cause disagreements between communities. His social media posts, including comments about politician Pang Sock Tao’s education, have been part of these discussions.

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