The Malaysian Media Council Is Finally A Reality
Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister, Communications
28-Feb-25 07:45
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The establishment of a Malaysian Media Council, first suggested in 1973 when Tun Abdul Razak was PM, has finally been passed in the Dewan Rakyat. The bill aims to create a framework for media accountability while upholding press freedom. Teo Nie Ching, the Deputy Communications Minister shares her perspectives on the significance of this Council which has now been created by an act of Parliament.
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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim, Aisalli Ayub
Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam
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Categories: Law/Activism, politics, government
Tags: malaysia, media council, journalism, press freedom, media freedom, parliament,