Zahid Hamidi: Media must abide by the law


THURSDAY, APRIL 14 KUALA LUMPUR- Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends Vaisakhi Day Hi Tea at Sentul Gurdwara Sahib, Sentul at 1015 (0215 GMT); KUALA LUMPUR- Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiates National Key Targets Seminar 2016 at Sasana Kijang Auditorium, Sasana Kijang at 1145 (0345 GMT)

KUCHING: The Government does not obstruct members of the local or foreign media from carrying out their duties, but they have to abide by journalism ethics and the laws of the country, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).

"On behalf of the Government and the Home Ministry, I do not hinder any local or foreign journalist from covering any events or interviewing any leaders.

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