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The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar uses chartered flight for three-nation visit to save time and costs
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin a three-nation official visit tomorrow, travelling via a chartered Malaysia Airlines flight to Rome, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro until July 7. The decision aims to optimise time, reduce costs, and streamline delegation coordination. Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, the Prime Minister's senior press secretary, explained that the chartered flight was chosen to avoid lengthy transits and ensure smooth scheduling. 'This allows the Prime Minister's packed itinerary to proceed efficiently without delays,' he said during the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) briefing. The government will cover expenses for official delegates, while business representatives will pay their own costs. 'Business delegates were invited to join the mission to lower overall expenses and improve coordination,' Tunku Nashrul clarified, dismissing any conflict of interest concerns. Corporate participants include Petronas, Khazanah, TNB, Maybank, FGV, YTL Power, and Sunway. The visit seeks to strengthen trade, open new markets, and create high-skilled jobs for Malaysians. Anwar's attendance at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro will also highlight ASEAN's role in global governance and support the Global South agenda.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PMO criticizes misleading infographic on IGP, demands better fact-checking
KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has condemned a misleading infographic published by a local media outlet involving the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The PMO emphasized the critical need for responsible journalism and stricter fact-checking standards to prevent misinformation. Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, stated that baseless accusations against public servants, especially law enforcement officials, are unethical and could damage public trust in institutions. 'The MADANI government upholds media freedom as a pillar of democracy. However, freedom without accountability only leads us further from the truth,' he said during the PMO's Daily Briefing. The controversial infographic, which circulated widely on social media, falsely suggested political affiliations between the IGP and a particular party. Tunku Nashrul warned that such editorial errors could create harmful misconceptions about civil servants and national institutions. On June 20, the media outlet posted the infographic on Instagram, sparking confusion over Mohd Khalid's alleged political involvement. PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh later clarified that the IGP had no ties to the party. Following public criticism, the outlet issued an apology and suspended staff responsible for the error. The PMO reiterated that media organizations must prioritize accuracy to maintain credibility and public confidence.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
PMO Slams Infographic Blunder On IGP, Calls For Higher Fact-Checking Standards
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has stressed the importance of responsible journalism and reinforced the need for rigorous fact-checking, following the publication of a misleading infographic by a local media outlet involving the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, in the PMO's Daily Briefing today, said that baseless accusations against public servants, particularly the police force, are unethical and risk undermining public confidence in law enforcement institutions. 'The MADANI government respects media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy. However, freedom without discipline only distances us from the truth,' he said.
