Summary
- Fahmi says social media comments have affected his staff.
- His team works to explain government policy decisions.
- He says he is often blamed for issues outside his ministry.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 1 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said intense criticism on social media has taken an emotional toll on members of his staff.
The PKR information chief said some staff had become deeply affected and depressed by comments directed at his team.
Fahmi said they work hard to communicate and clarify government policy decisions, but public frustration is often directed at him when messages are poorly received.
He added that he is sometimes blamed for matters involving other ministries or external agencies, despite those issues falling outside his direct responsibility.
