Remember independent media’s role, ex-PKR MP tells govt

Published: Sep 22, 2023 1:58 AM | Updated: Sep 22, 2023 2:10 AM

Amid fresh concerns raised over the state of press freedom in Malaysia, former PKR senator Yusmadi Yusoff reminded the government of the role of independent media during the early reformasi days, which also gave birth to Malaysiakini.

Speaking at a forum to mark the reformasi movement's 25th anniversary, Yusmadi cited a book on Malaysiakini authored by George Washington University academic Janet Steele, which was sold at Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall where the event was held last night...

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