PETALING JAYA: Human rights organisation, Article 19 has warned that the Malaysian government will lose credibility if the press continues to face thr...
: Human rights organisation, Article 19 has warned that the Malaysian government will lose credibility if the press continues to face threats.
Article 19 says it is the job of governments around the world to provide truthful information about the Covid-19 virus, adding that it’s a human right for people to have access to reliable information. The organisation also emphasised that policies that attack journalists would result in a loss of credibility for governments.
“The government must stop any measures limiting access to information and freedom of expression. Stop the witch hunt in attempts to limit speech. Actions taken must comply with the requirements of legality, legitimacy, necessity and proportionality. Criminal measures should not be the immediate reaction,” added Article 19.
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