WORLD Press Freedom Day falls on May 3 and Malaysia saw a significant improvement in this arena. The country leaped 22 spots from 145 to 123 in the Reporters Without Borders’ 2019 World Press Freedom Index.
Waiting has been a norm among journalists in Malaysia since May 9, 2018. A famous line in the industry says “waiting for five hours only for a five-minute moment”. Members of the media wait for a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur High Court lobby. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, May 3, 2019.
Members of the media resting while waiting for the press conference at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, May 3, 2019. Members of the media waiting outside of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission main gate after a morning rain in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, May 3, 2019.
Journalists using their smartphones to file a report after an interview at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, May 3, 2019.
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