THE government is committed to ensuring media freedom in addition to guaranteeing that the checks and balances process continues to thrive and function well, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar, in a tweet today, was commenting on Malaysia’s position in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently.

Malaysia jumped six places to 113 with 51.55 points compared with the previous year,at 119 (60.53 points).

Malaysia occupies the highest position in Asean, followed by Thailand in the 115th position, Indonesia (117), Singapore (139), Cambodia (142), Brunei (144), Philippines (147), Laos (161), Vietnam (174) and Myanmar (176). – Bernama, May 1, 2023.