Broadcasting Department director-general Ashwad Ismail has denied claims that former national footballer Azlan Johar was sidelined from his role as a World Cup commentator on RTM following his decision to join PAS.

Responding to allegations raised by the party, he said Azlan was never removed from RTM’s commentary line-up and had continued to appear on air as scheduled.

“Azlan was not sidelined as a sports commentator on RTM. Commentators for the World Cup are appointed based on...