KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described Malaysia’s position in the World Press Freedom Index 2022, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), as a good and proud achievement for the country.
In the latest post on his Facebook page, Fahmi said this will encourage the government to continue to uphold media freedom in Malaysia.
Malaysia has jumped six places to 113 with 51.55 points compared with the previous year, when it was placed at 119 . Malaysia also ranked the highest among Asean countries, ahead of Thailand , Indonesia , Singapore , Cambodia , Brunei , Philippines , Laos , Vietnam and Myanmar . Meanwhile, Fahmi said the Communications and Digital Ministry, together with media practitioners, are studying the draft Bill on the Malaysia Media Council before presenting it to the Cabinet.
"Insya-Allah, there will be some good news for media practitioners ahead of National Journalists Day ,” he said.Article type: free
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fahmi: Malaysia’s rise in World Press Freedom Index 2022 a proud achievementKUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described Malaysia’s position in the World Press Freedom Index 2022, released by Reporters Without...
Read more »
Malaysia ranks highest among Asean countries in RSF's latest world press freedom indexPETALING JAYA: Malaysia jumped six places to 113 in the World Press Freedom Index 2022, which was recently released by the non-profit group Reporters Without Borders.
Read more »
Govt committed to ensuring press freedom, says PM AnwarKUALA LUMPUR, May 1— The government is committed to ensuring the freedom and openness of the media in addition to guaranteeing that the checks and balances process continues to...
Read more »
Govt committed to ensuring press freedom, says AnwarKUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to ensuring the freedom and openness of the media in addition to guaranteeing that the checks and balances process continues to thrive and function well, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Read more »
Govt committed to ensuring press freedom | The Malaysian InsightPM guarantees a functioning system of checks and balances.
Read more »