Era FM fined RM250k, no suspension of license after controversy
ERA FM, spared from suspension, has been fined RM250,000 following a recent controversy involving three of its DJs by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
MCMC today said Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, has sent an appeal following a notice of intent for suspension, issued on March 7.
“After reviewing the arguments made in the appeal, we have decided not to suspend the licence of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd.
“In making the decision, we also considered follow-up actions taken by the company, the apologies issued by those involved, as well as effects on radio stations Melody and Mix FM, which operate under the same licence,” the MCMC said in a statement today.
The company was issued a RM250,000 compound under Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 (after amendments) for uploading offensive content on Era FM’s official TikTok account.
“The compound was issued with the consent of the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“We view any action that could cause tension between religions or disrupt societal harmony seriously,” said the statement.
The MCMC referred the investigation paper to the AGC regarding the video allegedly mocking the Hindu religion. — TMR 11 Mac 2025
