MediaCorp station fined for raunchy radio competition in Singapore

In the highly regulated media environment of Singapore, a radio contest where women had to take off their bras has resulted in a fine.

The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has fined MediaCorp Radio $15,000 for the “raunchy segments” on radio station 98.7FM’s morning show.

In three five-minute segments last month, 10 women taking part in men’s magazine FHM’s Girl Next Door competition were asked to whip off their bras in the shortest time, without exposing themselves.

The segments, called No Bra Days With The Muttons, were part of the station’s morning show.

The regulatory code states that ‘broadcasters must exercise sensitivity and avoid humour which offends against good taste and decency.’

Media Corp did not contest the fine.