PETALING JAYA: Popular 98.8 FM DJ Jamaluddin Ibrahim has been asked to go on leave after receiving a letter from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Known as Jamal to his fans, the DJ hosts the “Say Hi to Malaysia” morning programme from Monday to Friday.
“I was notified by the management yesterday evening to take leave for the present,” he told FMT, adding that his leave was “indefinite”.
Jamal said the radio station received a letter from the MCMC which carried a complaint about his programme.
“The letter said that my comments have influenced the security of the country. (It also said) my comments on race relations were not acceptable,” he added.
Asked if he knew why a complaint was filed, Jamal replied, “I really don't know. The MCMC didn't mention (if there was) something wrong.”
The DJ has been asked to report to the MCMC's office in Cyberjaya tomorrow morning.
Queried about his future plans, Jamal said: “I don't know. I think I need a break.”
His fans have expressed anger and disapproval over his sudden removal. "I really don't understand the real decision behind all (of) this," said Stanley Chun on 98.8 FM's Facebook page.
"The management must explain the true reason for Jamal's dismissal. What is the charge? Let the people be the judge,” added another fan, Loo Kok Leong.
98.8 FM is one of three radio stations owned by the MCA-controlled Star Publications (M) Bhd.
The son of former Malayan Communist Party (MCP) leaders Shamsiah Fakeh and Ibrahim Mohamad, Jamal spent much of his early life in China.
Born in Beijing, his family was allowed to return to Malaysia in the mid-90s.
Despite numerous attempts, the radio station's officials could not be reached for comment.
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