00:01Radio Television Malaysia has stopped broadcasting the series Cleopatra in Space in its entirety, the national broadcaster said today.
00:09RTM said it has suspended the airing of the animated series following complaints over the alleged inclusion of lesbian, gay,
00:16bisexual and transgender elements.
00:19In a statement, RTM said it had launched an internal review of the series, which was last aired on TV
00:25Duo on April 18th and 19th at 9am.
00:30It also said it remained committed to ensuring that all programs broadcast are of high quality, safe and in line
00:36with societal sensitivities, religious values and local cultural norms.
00:41Past Ulama Chief Ahmad Yahya criticized RTM earlier today, saying this was the second time the broadcaster had aired a
00:47cartoon with alleged LGBT elements.
00:51RTM stopped broadcasting Santiago of the Seas last year following complaints of indirect LGBT elements in the animated show.
01:00Dinesh Rajariza, FMT.
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