Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has apologised for remarks made during the “I Lite U” lighting project in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, that drew criticism.
The controversy arose after he reprimanded a reporter who questioned why the event’s name was in English instead of Malay.
00:00Housing and Local Government Minister Ngakor Ming has apologized for remarks made during the iLightU lighting project in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, which drew public criticism.
00:30Speaking at the launch of the Bunbak Madani Recreational Park in Ipoh, Perak on Sunday, Ngakor said those who have known him for nearly 30 years would understand his consistent respect for media freedom and free speech.
00:49The minister had faced backlash after reprimanding a reporter during the pre-launch of the iLightU project on October 29, when asked why the program's name was in English instead of Malay.
01:01Following the incident, the National Union of Journalists, NUJ, said it was unethical for a minister to rebuke a journalist at a press event, calling the act an attempt to intimidate the media.
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