(Bernama) The Information Ministry is awaiting a report before deciding on the form of action against the all-news Radio24, which had run an interactive programme allegedly on an issue without regard for national sensitivities.
Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said today the ministry was conducting an investigation into the matter and was awaiting a report before taking further action.
Expressing disappointment, Ahmad Shabery said the incident should not have happened, more so when it involved a radio station run by an agency under the purview of the ministry.
"As a government radio station, it should not be misused by anyone, including in disseminating matters negative to society and giving wrong views on government policies," he told reporters after presenting Hari Raya Aidilfitri goodies to 25 poor, aged and handicapped people at the community hall of Taman Wan Adnan, here.
Ahmad Shabery was asked to comment on the broadcast of an interactive programme by Radio24 on the topic "Which is more important, the transition of power from Pak Lah (Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak or a reduction in the fuel price?"
Ahmad Shabery said those running the radio station "must be professional” in discharging their duties and not use government machinery to raise sensational and polemical issues.
"If you do not agree with government policies, don't be a government employee. Resign," he said.
He added that those who desired to work under the information ministry should understand that their duty as government employees is to enlighten the people on government policies and those who did not share this view should not be in the ministry.
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