Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi calls for restrictions on lobbyists at parliamentary sessions, instead of placing limits on the media. FMTNews WongShuQi Parliament
Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi says online media should be allowed to cover Parliament.
Wong Shu Qi said Covid-19 SOPs were non-negotiable but not reason enough to prevent journalists from reporting on parliamentary proceeding, especially the annual federal budget. Last week it was reported that only certain media companies would be allowed into Parliament House to cover the budget meetings of the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara from Nov 2 to Dec 23.Among the media outlets allowed to cover include RTM, Bernama, TV AlHijrah, TV3, New Straits Times, Astro Awani, Utusan, Sinar Harian and The Star.
Rather than restricting attendance to only 15 media outlets, the Speaker should instead limit the number of journalists on duty from each media outlet or implement protocols such as social distancing.
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