KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the RM250,000 compound issued against Maestra Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd was granted by the Deputy Public Prosecutor under the amended Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), which took effect on February 11.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a RM250,000 compound to Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, operator of radio station Era FM.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) accepts the apology issued by three Era FM radio presenters over a video mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual.

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised three Era FM radio hosts who apologised after being seen in a video clip allegedly mocking a Hindu religious ritual.

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Aro Dagang today strongly condemned all forms of conduct that mocks or insults any religion, including Hinduism, which occurred on local radio station Era FM.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been ordered to conduct a detailed investigation into the actions of the staff of Astro radio station Era FM, who were seen making fun of a Hindu rite for Thaipusam and uploading it on social media this morning.