Malaysia's Dismal Performance In Press Freedom

Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director, Center for Independent Journalism

13-May-24 09:30

Malaysia's Dismal Performance In Press Freedom

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On Pressing Matters, Philip See speaks to Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director, Center for Independent Journalism to get her perspective on the recently announced results from the Reporters without Borders RSF World Press Freedom Index. Malaysia’s ranking dropped 34 spots from its 73rd position last year and we get her perspective whether the excuse by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil's comments about taking into consideration 'Eastern Values' really is valid?

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Produced by: Philip See

Presented by: Philip See

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Categories: controversies, Law/Activism, international

Tags: independent reporting, world press freedom day, malaysia ranking, journalism,

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