: A sustainable and unrestricted media environment is critical to enhance Malaysia’s reputation as an investment hub, said Communications and Digital Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Teo said the theme of the conference, “Malaysia’s Quest for a Free and Sustainable Media Landscape”, was apt as the media plays a crucial role in facilitating effective communication and promoting diplomacy. “When reporting, we must not only consider public interest but also be mindful of the potential harm that can be caused by emotionally charged sentiments.
“This is a new beginning for the media landscape in Malaysia, in which we can bolster media autonomy and freedom in a developing country.