Sabah Governor Tun Musa Receives Courtesy Call From Bernama Chairman

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman today received a courtesy call from Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman, Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, at Istana Seri Kinabalu, here.

Wong's visit, which was his first since Tun Musa took office as the 11th Governor of Sabah in January, was also accompanied by Bernama Sabah Bureau chief Fadzli Ramli, journalist Noorazlina Jindeh, and photographer Zamain Singkui. The 40-minute meeting was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Wong said discussions with the Governor focused on the role of government media agencies in combating the spread of fake news, particularly on social media.

The meeting also touched on the exchange of views and ideas, as well as current issues in Sabah, and how to enhance news coverage to counter misinformation more effectively.

“As government media, agencies like Bernama, RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia), and the Department of Information (JAPEN) must work to improve the quality of news coverage in Sabah, especially as the state continues to face a wide range of issues - political, social, developmental, and economic,” he said.

Wong stressed that it is vital for government media to provide accurate and trustworthy information, especially in the face of misinformation and politically charged narratives that often circulate online.

“As a government news agency, Bernama - along with RTM - must ensure that the information we deliver is factual and responsible, as social media is often flooded with inaccurate and misleading stories,” he added, reiterating that official media outlets remain reliable sources of information.

Tun Musa Aman, a former Chief Minister of Sabah, was sworn in as the state's Governor for a four-year term beginning Jan 1, 2025. He succeeded Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, who served four terms from Jan 1, 2011, until his tenure ended on Dec 31, 2024.

-- BERNAMA