KUALA LUMPUR – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) remains the government’s main medium to disseminate authentic information to the people, according to Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching.
Teo said in line with the agency’s important role and the advent of digitalisation, the broadcasting industry also needs to develop according to current needs.
“RTM plays a very important role, especially in helping the government to disseminate true and authentic information to the people free of charge because there are other platforms available out there (offering the same services) but for a fee.
“So, that’s why RTM is the government’s main platform…I’m impressed to see the various channels it offers, not only television channels but also national and state radio channels in various languages, to ensure that no one is left behind,” she told reporters after making a visit to Angkasapuri here today.
Teo said the digitalisation of information dissemination was also paramount and in line with RTM’s goals and objectives.
Teo arrived at Wisma TV RTM at 1.55pm and was greeted by RTM broadcasting (operations) deputy director-general Putri Joliana Yaacob and deputy secretary-general (strategic and creative industry) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa.
The deputy minister was then briefed on RTM’s roles and operations by Putri Joliana.
It was Teo’s first visit and briefing session with the Broadcasting Department since her appointment as Communications and Digital Deputy Minister. – Bernama, December 22, 2022
