Jalur Gemilang gaffe: No need for excessive action, investigate fairly based on facts, say NUJ, CIJ

PETALING JAYA: The recent detention of senior editors from Sin Chew Daily has drawn sharp concern from media practitioners and watchdog groups, who describe the actions as excessive and detrimental to press freedom in the country. National Union of Journalists Malaysia Sin Chew branch chairman Lim Kah Siang called on the public not to make any...

IGP: 13 police reports lodged over Sin Chew flag error

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 police reports were lodged against Sin Chew Daily over an error of the Jalur Gemilang featured on their front page illustration, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the police were investigating the matter. "We have received 13 police reports lodged, thus we have commenced with the investigation. "We...

Tourism Ministry pulls out all stops to attract Chinese tourists

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains committed to ensuring the country is a top destination for Chinese tourists, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said in line with this, the ministry aims to welcome five million Chinese tourists to Malaysia this year. He described it as a target that reflects...