It's not too bad, says Fahmi on press freedom index nosedive

BernamaPublished: May 4, 2024 6:26 AM | Updated: May 4, 2024 7:16 AM

Malaysia’s latest position in the Press Freedom Index is still considered good compared to the previous government, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said that although Malaysia was ranked 107th based on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index Report published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) yesterday, the position was not that bad.

'Media practitioners should exercise freedom of expression responsibly'

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