The requirements for obtaining Information Department (JaPen) media accreditation need to be reviewed as currently, some segments of the media seem to be partisan, which is against the principle of fairness and impartiality.
Malaysian media organisations can take the lead with regard to advertising revenue sharing with global social media platforms, and the Communications and Digital Ministry stands ready to assist, said minister Fahmi Fadzil.
The government may need to consider financially supporting the media industry to ensure news outlets can continue to keep an eye on and speak truth to power.
The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.
