Star RFM to probe why 988 radio host was taken off air

KUALA LUMPUR: Star RFM Sdn Bhd is conducting an investigation into events that led to 988 radio host Jamaluddin Ibrahim being taken off the air.

Why take Jamal off....

Apparently he’s been talking about too many sensitive issues lately in his morning show, hence MCMC has issued a warning letter. “The letter said that my comments have influenced the security of the country. (It also said) my comments on race relations were not acceptable,” DJ Jamal added.

Company chairman Datin Linda Ngiam said the investigations would also cover how the matter was handled by the staff in charge of the station.

"I can confirm the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had issued a letter dated Aug 18 to 988, regarding certain contents aired over the radio station that it deemed to be offensive.

"We consider this a serious matter and will take the appropriate action," she said Thursday.

The MCMC, in its letter, pointed out that announcers and panellists used "inappropriate language that the listeners found to be offensive."

The commission also claimed that the station also aired issues and comments which may affect race relations.