KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The government will take firm action against any television station that violates established guidelines, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Failure to comply with these guidelines and licensing conditions could have consequences for the parties involved.
“I assure you that the government will take strict action,” he told the press after officiating the opening of the OCBC Premier Private Client Centre in Bangsar today.
Fahmi was addressing concerns over a male audience member who cross-dressed as a woman during the 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) awards show, which was broadcast live on Sunday (February 16).
Expressing his disappointment, the minister said the television station was well aware of the guidelines.
“The management of Media Prima should have been more responsible. I am very disappointed with the people who ran AJL.
“This should not have happened. They know and they allowed it. Very bad,” he said.
Yesterday, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Datuk Sirajuddin Suhaimee said they would take immediate action on the matter.
Jakim will summon the relevant parties for clarification and hold a closed-door discussion to provide guidance and advice.
— Bernama
