No licence suspension for Era FM operator but RM250,000 fine

FMT:

 

No licence suspension for

Era FM operator but

RM250,000 fine

FMT Reporters

-11 Mar 2025, 02:56 PM

MCMC says suspending Maestra Broadcast’s broadcasting licence would also affect radio stations Melody and Mix FM.

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(From left) Era FM’s Radin Amir Affendi Ahmad Aruani, Azad Jasmin, and Nabil Ahmad have apologised for mocking the kavadi ritual in a video.

PETALING JAYA: 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has decided not to suspend the broadcasting license of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, after reviewing the company’s appeal.

In a statement, the MCMC said it initially issued a notice of intent to suspend Maestra Broadcast’s license on March 7.

“However, after reviewing the company’s appeal and considering several factors, including corrective actions taken by the license holder and a formal apology from the parties involved, the commission opted against suspending the licence,” it said.

The MCMC said it also took into account the potential impact on other radio stations operating under the same license, namely Melody and Mix FM.

“Maestra Broadcast was fined RM250,000 for violating Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities,” said the commission.

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