KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has slapped free-to-air popular television station TV3 with a maximum compound of RM50,000 for a controversial Hari Raya Aidilfitri advertisement that drew flak from its Muslim viewers.
In response to a question by Zulkifli Noordin (Independent-Kulim Bandar Bharu), Information, Communication and Culture deputy minister Joseph Salang Gandum told Dewan Rakyat this morning that the matter was investigated under Section 206 (3) of the MCMC Act for "insulting and instigating" the Muslims.
"After the investigation on TV3 was wrapped up, MCMC imposed on the station with a maximum compound of RM50,000," he said.
The advertisement, which had incorporated elements of Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism in the Aidilfitri celebrations, sparked a huge public outcry, especially from the Muslims.
The critics claimed the advertisment, which displayed a flying trishaw, lotus and lamps, would confuse Muslims and youths.
Following the public outburst, TV3 pulled out the advertisment and apologised for "hurting the feelings" of its Muslim viewers.
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