00:01Two journalist groups have urged the police to explain an alleged order for reporters covering
00:07the vandalism of an entertainment outlet in Chiras, Kuala Lumpur, to delete photos and videos taken at the scene.
00:15Citing a Century Daily report, Garakan Media Merdeka and the National Union of Journalists Malaysia
00:21said the alleged directive raised serious concerns over press freedom and the treatment of journalists.
00:28Journalism is not a crime, they added in a joint statement.
00:32According to the report by the Chinese Daily, a female journalist was allegedly approached by two
00:38plainclothes officers who inspected her mobile phone. They also brought her into the premises
00:44for questioning over recordings taken while a forensic team was carrying out its duties.
00:50The journalist was then instructed to delete all photos and videos before being released a few
00:55minutes later. An investigating officer allegedly also told two other journalists to delete their
01:02recordings, photograph their press cards and warrant they would be summoned if the footage was circulated.
01:08Narutha Raja, FMT
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