Worldview approach to assess J-KOM needed

A WORLDVIEW approach based on new, realistic, rational and mature thinking is needed in assessing the role of the Community Communication Department (J-KOM), said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

In this connection, he said all quarters should develop a new thinking on two-way communication between the government and the people, especially at the grassroots level, that is consistent with new interests, challenges and needs.

“I hope we can reset our thinking on J-KOM. I do not mean to say we can settle all our differences on this department but the fact is that J-KOM is not Jasa (Special Affairs Department),” he said when winding up the debate on the 2021 Supply Bill in the Dewan Negara Tuesday.

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Saifuddin reiterated that the main task of J-KOM now was to implement the Communication Strategy for the New Normal Culture (Covid-19 pandemic). 

In this regard, he said the function of J-KOM would not overlap with those of agencies under other ministries in terms of target groups, programme approach and activities.

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“J-KOM will also take into consideration the space for saving under this allocation in Budget 2021.”