 8TV's management took action by giving him strict warnings and requiring him to be involved in charity work for six months.In addition, two days after the incident 8TV held a press conference where Faizal apologized to all who were offended by the stunt.As a result, on 19 January, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would ban him from appearing on television for three months, and also bar 8TV from airing live or tape-delayed entertainment programmes throughout the same period, effective 15 January.