Malaysia's Report Card on Press Freedom

Edgardo Legaspi | Gayathry Venkiteswaran

12-May-16 08:35

The UN recently highlighted the link between freedom of information and sustainable development, while emphasising the need for nations to prioritise the safety of journalists who are operating within their borders. How does Malaysia compare to other countries in the region, when it comes to press freedom? BFM takes a closer look at our report card on this subject.

This is a report by Azlyn Balqis, Yuen Yuen Tan, Sonia Naidu, and Lyn Mak.

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