Wednesday November 11, 2009
Panel reviewing ‘potong’ ad
THE controversial P1 Wimax broadband advertisement which repeatedly stressed on the word potong (cut), is now being reviewed by the Malaysian Communications and Multi-media Commission (MCMC).
Deputy Information, Communications and Culture Minister Heng Seai Kie said the content of the advertisement is now being re-viewed by the commission’s forum to determine whether it contravened the code specified for content requirement.
In her reply to Datuk Mohamed Aziz (BN – Sri Gading), Heng said all advertisements, prior to being aired, would need to be approved by the censorship board under the Home Minis-try.
“The censorship board does not come under this ministry,’’ she said.
Earlier, Mohamed stood up to ask Heng about the advertisement when the latter replied on points raised relating to her ministry.
“When we say potong, people will think potong itulah (referring to circumcision). If possible, potong (remove) the advertisement,’’ he said with a laugh.
As Mohamed went on lamenting the plight of local artists, Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar interjected to remind him:
“Yang Berhormat, please make it brief. I will not use the word potong on you.’’
Mohamed was quick to respond: “Oh, in this case saya tidak dipotonglah (I was not cut).”
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