RTM apologises for flag gaffes, vows action


PETALING JAYA: RTM has admitted making errors when displaying the flags of certain participating countries during its SEA Games showcase and vowed that action will be taken to prevent similar occurrences.

The national broadcaster's director-general of broadcasting Datuk Abu Bakar Ab Rahim said they have since apologised for the mistakes during the news segments on Thursday and Friday night.

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