Be careful with your words, Fahmi tells new J-Kom chief
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised the new head of Malaysia's community communications department, Hisyamuddin Ghazali, to exercise greater caution in his public statements. The warning follows controversies surrounding Hisyamuddin's recent social media posts, which critics labeled as racially insensitive.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding government communication strategies and the political sensitivity of public discourse in Malaysia's current administration.
Share The communications minister says Hisyamuddin Ghazali must not allow his statements to be manipulated by those 'intentionally looking to cause issues'. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil (left) credited Hisyamuddin Ghazali with being quick to respond to issues in his first week on the job as J-Kom chief. PETALING JAYA : Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has told the new head of the community communications department (J-Kom), Hisyamuddin Ghazali, to be more careful with his words. Fahmi said Hisyamuddin must exercise greater prudence to prevent his statements from being manipulated by the government’s rivals and others “intentionally looking to cause issues”.
The article reports on a government official's statement neutrally, providing context on the controversy without taking a partisan stance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in