Govt ready to facilitate media negotiations to get compensation from tech giants, says Fahmi


KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD), is ready to be a facilitator to assist negotiations of local media organisations to get fair compensation or payment from giant technology companies.

Its Minister Fahmi Fadzil said if necessary, a legal framework could be introduced to smooth the negotiations.

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