KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 – Malaysia’s position in the 2022 World Media Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is a good and proud achievement for the country. Through a post on Facebook today, Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said, it is also a catalyst for the government to continue to uphold media freedom in Malaysia. In the index, Malaysia’s position increased to 113 with 51.55 points compared to the previous year, at position 119 (60.53 points).
Malaysia also occupies the highest position in ASEAN, followed by Thailand in 115th position, Indonesia (117), Singapore (139), Cambodia (142), Brunei (144), Philippines (147), Laos (161), Vietnam (174). and Myanmar (176). In addition, Fahmi said the Ministry of Communications and Digital together with media practitioners are examining the draft Media Council Bill before it is brought to the Cabinet. God willing, there will be some good announcements for media practitioners ahead of National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA),” he said. HAWANA 2023 will be held in Ipoh, Perak on 27 to 29 May.
