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On World Press Freedom Day, Dr M praises Malaysian media over improved index rankings

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Reporters Without Borders which operates the index, said the general environment for journalists is far more relaxed, with a dramatic decline in self-censorship, and the press offering a fuller and more balanced range of political viewpoints in support of the Pakatan Harapan government, as well as the BN Opposition coalition.Sarawak Report

Describing the press freedom as a “breath of fresh air” following BN’s shocking defeat in last year’s general elections, the organisation said Dr Mahathir has kept his promise to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 which was promulgated by the old administration. “However, the authorities still have a draconian legislative arsenal with which to suppress media freedom, an arsenal that includes the Sedition Act 1948, the Official Secrets Act 1972, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

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