MMA wants special incentives for media over Covid-19 coverage

CORONAVIRUS | The government should give special incentives to the media over their key role in educating and informing the public over the Covid-19 pandemic, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).

In a media statement issued today, MMA president Dr N Ganabaskaran said this is because the local media have been providing detailed coverage on the pandemic situation in the country.

Ganabaskaran said the media’s hard work not only kept everyone in the country consistently updated and informed over Covid-19 latest developments, but they have also played a key role in enabling better control and management of this infectious disease.

“The Malaysian Medical Association feels that the government should give employees working with the media a special incentive for their invaluable service in this time of crisis.

“Like our healthcare workers, they are also fighting this pandemic for the nation by providing the public with all the information they need.

“It is of great importance for the public to regularly check for updates from the media as there are new developments almost every hour concerning the Covid-19 situation in the country,” Ganabaskaran said.

As of yesterday, Malaysia recorded 3,662 Covid-19 cases and 61 deaths.

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