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M’sian Media Council Bill: board of self-regulatory press body to have two govt-appointed members

Forming the council was one of Pakatan Harapan’s reform promises in its election manifesto

Journalism on the move: Malaysian Media Council Bill to hit Parliament next week

After years of behind-the-scenes talks, the bill sets the stage for an independent body to oversee press ethics – with hopes of boosting transparency and trust in Malaysian journalism

Cooperate with police, Fahmi tells media members called for investigations

While ministry respects right to protect identity of sources, whistleblowers as emphasised in code of ethics, he says platforms should comply with existing laws

Media freedom guaranteed, but don’t use it to divide country: Anwar

PM reiterates government’s position that no controls will be imposed on the freedom of journalists to express criticisms

RSF report: pre-Madani era incidents drive Malaysia’s press freedom ranking decline

Long-running cases revolving around Clare Rewcastle-Brown, Pakistani journalist Syed Fawad Ali Shah, the blocking of TV Pertiwi, earned the watchdog’s attention
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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

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