The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has welcomed the appointment of Erwin Khairul Ahmad as the new director-general of the Information Department (JaPen), alongside Wan Saidatul Shafina Mohd Amin as deputy director-general for digital content.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has instructed all government officials to exercise restraint in their language and steer clear of controversial matters touching on race, religion, and royalty, in response to recent scrutiny of J-Kom's new director-general.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on MADANI Communities across Malaysia to play a more active role in ensuring citizens receive accurate and verified information about government policies and accomplishments.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged all civil servants to exercise restraint when making public statements, particularly avoiding language that could inflame sensitivities around race, religion and royalty.