Acquisition of media outlets can create unhealthy monopoly for political purposes, Johor rep says | Malay Mail

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JOHOR BARU, Oct 13 — A Johor youth leader has voiced his reservations on the reported acquisition of media outlets by an individual that can lead to an unhealthy monopoly in the country. Johor Member of Youth Parliament Nor Mohamad Shawaludin Abdul Malik claims that well-connected billionaire...

Sunday, 13 Oct 2019 09:28 PM MYTAurora Mulia Sdn Bhd is believed to be controlled by billionaire Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

He alleged that there is a clear agenda because Syed Mokhtar’s relationship with Dr Mahathir has been well known since the latter’s first term as the country’s prime minister. The Media Prima acquisition will give him control over four newspapers, four free-to-air television stations, four radio stations, a production studio, an outdoor advertising company and also digital media.

“In addition, it is not yet clear when the transfer of power from Dr Mahathir to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will take place as the agenda now becomes clearer and may trigger a national political conflict in the long run,” said Nor Mohamad.

 

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Exactly plus isn't this what YB GobindSinghDeo told last year as well?

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