YALA, 8 July 2015 – An Islamic religious leader in Yala has expressed his satisfaction over the government’s recent initiative to issue newsletters for the public, while suggesting that the papers should include more public opinions to enhance its worthiness.
Former Vice President of the Islamic Committee of Yala Nimu Makaje has said that he has read the so-called ‘government newsletters’ issued every fortnight and would like to admire the government’s effort in this project.
He said the content in the newsletter is something that the public should be aware of, as they might be unable to catch important points that the prime minister tried to convey to the public in his televised broadcast every Friday. He said the newsletter would help readers revise the issues related to them. They might even seek clarifications on uncleared topics from government officials in their localities, leading to better relationship between them, the former Yala Islamic Committee Vice President said.
He advised that all content in the government newsletters should be based on the public’s agenda and help the public understand all the things the government is implementing. He asked that the newspaper print in bold letters the issues that would benefit the public directly.
He continued to say that the newsletters could prove truly beneficial if they allow readers to make feedback to the government, in a two-way communication style.
The religious leader also suggested the government to feature a Malay language section in the newspaper to cater for the people in the southern border provinces. The addition would help raise public understanding and cooperation in the southern border area, said Nimu Makaje.
