Media needs to share accurate information on govt's efforts to tackle various economic issues - PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The media should educate the people by sharing knowledge and accurate information so that Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) understands the efforts of the government in combating various global economic issues, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Ismail Sabri said all ministries and government agencies have been giving cooperation to the media to assist and facilitate in channeling balanced and verified information.

He said sometimes, news reports became the guide by the authorities to take follow-up action such as channeling aid, for the well-being of Keluarga Malaysia.

"The government always listens and is concerned about the reports raised by the media," he said in a post on his Facebook page.

Ismail Sabri also took the opportunity to congratulate Berita Harian in conjunction with its 65th-anniversary celebration today.

He also hoped that the newspaper would continue to grow and publish accurate and fair news and reports as well as help the government developed and advance the country for the sake of Keluarga Malaysia.

-- BERNAMA