MCMC warns Astro after Aliff Syukri demeans dark skin and 'ugly' women


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a warning to broadcasting company Astro about promotional products which allegedly ridicule people's skin colour and face.

In response to the Gegar Vaganza 5 Concert programme broadcast through the Astro Ria channel recently, MCMC said an investigation was conducted following public complaints on the matter.

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