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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Journalists petition Pandikar on media restrictions



Journalists submitted a petition to Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia today, urging him to review his decision not to allow them in the Parliament lobby.
The petition was signed by 69 reporters, cameramen and photographers from various mainstream and online agencies.
"With all due respect to your ruling and authority, we note that we are unable to understand the claim that we pose a security threat and cause discomfort among members of Parliament.
"We wish to note that the ruling effectively curtails movement in Parliament and stops many of us from carrying out our jobs effectively.
"We apologise for any shortcomings due to the conduct of any of our colleagues, and rest assured we would be thankful if we are granted access to the lobby, so long as we are able to gain access to lawmakers and hold them accountable."
These were among the contents of the petition, to which the reporters hoped they would receive a reply by Tuesday evening.
The petition was received by speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia's special officer Lee Chun Boon.
Pandikar on Tuesday made a ruling that barred the media from the Parliament lobby, citing security concerns.
Separately, Pakatan Harapan lawmakers also submitted a letter pleading with Pandikar to review his decision.
In the letter, opposition leader Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail called for a special zone for the media to be established in the Parliament lobby.

She added that the media centre was far from the Dewan Rakyat, complicating interactions between MPs and media representatives.
She also called for a meeting between the media and the speaker
In a press conference later, Wan Azizah said media coverage was important for a healthy democracy.
"Press freedom should not be restricted to the point that Parliament wants to restrict the media from providing coverage," she said.- Mkini

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