Stop blaming the media, Johan Jaaffar tells politicians


PETALING JAYA: Veteran journalist Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar has urged ministers and politicians to stop blaming the media for fanning the flames on sensitive issues, particularly related to race and religion.

He was referring to a statement by National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang who said the media deliberately fan flames on such issues.

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