Hong Kong Commercial Radio received a fine of 140,000 Hong Kong dollars (US$17,500) today from Hong Kong's Broadcast Authority for an improper radio show, Chinese New Service reported.

The authority has ordered the radio station to broadcast an apology that will be read by a senior administrator from the station. They are required to broadcast the apology once on three of their channels during prime hours, the authority said.

As well, the commercial radio station has to hand in a report on the remediation measures to clear-up the negative influence caused by the improper radio show, within three months from today. This is the second time that the radio received fines from the authority.

The radio show launched an online vote for "The Hong Kong Actress I Want to Harass Most" at midnight of June 3. It also provided a list of 20 famous actresses and gave listeners a week to vote.

The program encountered fierce protest and criticism instantly. A grassroots women association said the program severely insulted women's dignity and advocated improper values.

Hong Kong's Broadcasting Authority has reportedly received 189 complaints about this issue.

Though the program's producer and DJ have been suspended from their duties and the name of the radio show has been changed, the consequences of their actions have severely impacts, explained the authority.

Any radio program involving sexual discrimination, improper ideology or found influencing people to violate the law are illegal, said Joseph W. P. Wong, Secretary of Commerce, Industry and Technology.