The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC/SKMM) clarified its action which resulted in Star RFM 988 disk jockey, Jamaluddin Ibrahim was taken off the air.

The MCMC's/SKMM's statement on the matter follows verbatim below.

Cyberjaya, 20 August 2010 – Following several complaints received by SKMM on the morning programme, the radio station, Star RFM Sdn Bhd (98.8 FM) is being investigated by SKMM for breach of licence conditions. SKMM       has also   informed the    station regarding the complaints received.

Star RFM Sdn Bhd holds the Content Applications Service Provider-Individual (CASP-I) that requires compliance to licence conditions as stipulated in the licence; which includes prohibition on providing content which may upset the sensibilities and sentiments of any race or religion in this country.

In view of this, SKMM has received complaint against the content that was broadcast on 13 August 2010 by the radio station operated by Star RFM Sdn Bhd which may contain content that may upset the sensibilities and sentiments of races in this country.

Accordingly,    SKMM    evaluated    the  complaint   and proceeded  to investigate the radio station. The purpose of the investigation is to establish whether there is an offence committed. Upon completion of the investigation, the case would be referred to Attorney General for further action.

Any decision with regards to this investigation will be communicated in due course, in accordance with provision of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998) or any other relevant laws.

In short, SKMM’s concern is only on the compliance of the licence condition to ensure there is no future breach. Issues relating to staffing of any licensee is an internal matter within the organization (the station) to which SKMM is unable to comment.

Any actions taken by SKMM will be in accordance to the licence condition for the radio station and provision of the CMA 1998 or any other relevant laws.