Press freedom: Malaysia jumps up 22 places to No 101


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been ranked 101st globally in the latest 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

According to RSF, Malaysia registered the biggest increase among 180 countries, improving by 22 places, followed by Maldives that jumped 19 places to rank at 79th.

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