KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies for content production.

The prime minister said the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability.

"To my recollection, this is the largest allocation ever provided by the government for journalists since independence.

"With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics," he said ...