Govt mustn’t dictate media ethics, practitioners say
By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 14 — Media ethics should be overseen by an industry council rather than dictated by the government, said a...
Media freedom protected under Unity Govt, assures minister after ethics code row
By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has reaffirmed the Unity Government’s commitment to defend media freedom following criticism from...
Media freedom under Unity Govt guaranteed, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The government will continue to defend media freedom and this assurance has been given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said Communications and...
Freedom of speech, media among Parliament’s focus today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Media freedom and freedom of speech, especially on social media platforms, are among the issues to be raised in the...
Press freedom requires responsible media practitioners, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Media freedom requires media practitioners to be responsible in their reporting and coverage, said Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo...
Establishment of Malaysian Media Council does not contradict principles of media freedom
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The proposed establishment of the Malaysia Media Council, which has been described as a regulatory mechanism for the industry, does...
Malaysia Madani: Unity govt committed to supporting freedom of expression
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Unity Government is committed to supporting the right to freedom of expression, especially by the media in news reporting,...
Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The issue on the littoral combat ship (LCS) project and policies to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EV) are...
Media as fourth estate to provide checks and balances on governance — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Media as the fourth estate needs to be given space to provide checks and balances as well as oversights on...
Council establishment needs media practitioners’ touch — Johan Jaafar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council needs a ‘touch’ of media practitioners themselves, not the government, said Tokoh Wartawan...