PUTRAJAYA, February 3 – Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil was appointed as the spokesperson for the Unity Government to deal with the media. The matter was confirmed by Fahmi today who according to him, in a cabinet meeting two weeks ago, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had issued instructions for him and the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) to act as representatives or spokespersons for the government, especially when dealing with the media .
Fahmi said that the press conference after the cabinet meeting every Wednesday will be conducted by him if the Prime Minister is unable to attend. “Any week, for example the Prime Minister is unable to organize a weekly press conference, so me and KKD will work,” he told the media after the KKD monthly gathering here today. Fahmi said that one of the roles as a government spokesperson is that the media can refer to him to get certainty on issues that need confirmation.
“This is to ensure the right ministry or ministers to consult to get feedback,” he said. Fahmi said, KKD will also discuss with broadcasting organizations to provide detailed and comprehensive information about government activities that are expected to be broadcast next week in the news slot. “Various information presented by ministries and agencies, but there is no confirmation of achievements and successes,” he said.
