Malaysia wants to censor radio broadcasts
The Malaysian government has proposed ordering radio stations to submit scripts of all programmes – including improvised live broadcasts – for preapproval by the Information Ministry. Via Serial Deviant.
Malaysia’s Information Ministry says the move is intended to put a stop to disc jockeys using sexual innuendo and bad language.[...]
Information Minister Khalil Yaacob says he understands that without jokes and impromptu banter, live programmes become cold and stiff.
However he wants such spontaneity regulated.
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A government spokesman later indicated that the proposals were not yet finalised, but would definitely include measures to stop DJs from, in his words, “going overboard”.
– BBC, Malaysia to vet live radio shows.