NUJ: Under current govt, screws are tightening on press freedom

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) warned today that the Malaysian media is grappling with increased restrictions and obstacles under the Perikatan Nasional administration of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

NUJ general-secretary Chin Sung Chew said aside from cases of harassment and a clampdown on freedoms, journalists also had to cope with unfair dismissal practices.

His warning comes in the wake of its official Malaysia Media Report 2020...