Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (November 4) that the government had previously rescued the publisher of Utusan Malaysia when it faced financial difficulties, Malay Mail reported. He was responding to questions about the latest move to place about 100 employees on paid leave.
Where questions should go
Anwar said questions over the paid leave should be directed to Media Mulia Sdn Bhd, the publisher of both Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo!. In other words, he pointed to the company's management as the party responsible for explaining its staffing decisions, while noting that the government had stepped in earlier.
Background
Malay Mail reported earlier this week that Media Mulia had put nearly 100 staff on paid leave amid an overhaul of the two newspapers, and the Human Resources Ministry has said it is ready to assist employees who may face layoffs. The excerpts reviewed do not describe the form of the earlier government rescue or the company's current financial position.
Why it matters
Print media across the world has struggled with falling circulation and advertising, and job security in newsrooms has become a recurring concern. Readers can look for statements from Media Mulia and from the ministry to learn what will happen to the affected staff.
Source: Malay Mail - Anwar says govt had previously rescued Utusan Malaysia publisher
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