Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Putrajaya on November 1, 2018. - Six months after winning power in a shock election victory, Mahathir, the world's oldest leader at 93, concedes he's exhausted as he battles to rebuild a "destroyed" government. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has congratulated the media after Malaysia jumped up 22 places in the latest World Press Freedom Index.
The Prime Minister took to Instagram to express his appreciation over the country's improved ranking.
