World Press Freedom Day message supports responsible public-interest journalism

On World Press Freedom Day, Muhammad Anwar called for free, independent and responsible journalism.

The message

He argued that access to timely, verified public information is a stronger response to misinformation than censorship. The message introduced FIRM Media - Free, Independent, Responsible Media - and emphasised verification, corrections, professional ethics and journalist safety. FGP linked those principles with transparency, freedom of information and informed public participation.