Two media groups today denounced the alleged assault on veteran journalist Haresh Deol, stressing that the intimidation of media workers erodes the press freedom that a democratic nation must uphold.

Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) and the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) said any form of violence against media practitioners must be viewed with utmost seriousness.

Haresh, co-founder of Twentytwo13 and deputy president of the National Press Club Malaysia...