Teo Urges Caution Over Language, 3R Issues

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- All parties should refrain from using inappropriate or discourteous language when issuing public statements, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said today.

She said remarks that could touch on sensitivities involving race, religion and royalty (3R) should also be avoided.

“My advice to everyone is not to use inappropriate language and to avoid 3R issues, not only during election campaigns but at all times,” she told reporters after officiating the ‘Balancing Virality & Responsibility: Journalism Amid Speed, Trust & Impact – An Industry Dialogue’ course here today.

Teo was commenting on criticism directed at Department of Community Communications (J-KOM) director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, who was alleged to have used inappropriate language in public statements since assuming office.

She said she had yet to meet Mohd Hisyamuddin to convey the advice personally.

Mohd Hisyamuddin was appointed J-KOM director-general on June 9, replacing Datuk Ismail Yusop.

-- BERNAMA