KUCHING, June 23 2026: Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit) Abdullah Saidol reminded public figures to be mindful of their speeches and use of language in every situation, pointing out that such speeches can directly or indirectly influence the society, especially the youth and young people.
He said that individuals who are often in the public eye must ensure that their speeches are well prepared to avoid any statements that may cause misunderstandings or affect the reputation of certain parties.
According to him, a prepared text of speech is crucial, particularly for those unfamiliar with speaking spontaneously.
"I think they should be careful when speaking, so one of the important things is to prepare a good text of speech.
"If you know that your ability to speak spontaneously is not very good, I think it's better to have the text of speech prepared because sometimes you might misspeak, which could have a negative effect,” he said without being specific.
He was speaking to reporters after the opening the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Inaugural Publication Briefing and Book launching ceremony of ‘Agenda Pemikiran Hazami Jahari, DBP Director General’ today.
He noted of a recent incident involving Malaysians abroad shows how something that is considered a joke can affect the public standing of the country.
Abdullah expressed hope that the book launched today can serve as a guide for those who often give public speeches, including event hosts and newsreaders, to always be civilised and careful in their use of language.
He added that the responsibility of being mindful of speech does not lie solely with the DBP, but is also borne by all parties to ensure that the harmony of the country, which consists of various races and religions, is maintained.
He also emphasised the great challenges brought by social media, which according to him is difficult to control and often becomes a space for the dissemination of statements that can give rise to negative opinions.
"That is something that we must safeguard in this nation where the sensitivity of other races as well as the diversity of religions.
"I think the federal government is changing the law towards reporting with integrity," he said.
DBP director general Hazami Jahari was among those present at the launch.
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