PETALING JAYA: Veteran newsman A Kadir Jasin has described the “3Rs” of race, religion and royalty as a mere “creature of politics” and an “instrument of control”.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s decline in the World Press Freedom Index was due to journalists being discouraged from investigating certain issues deemed sensitive, says veteran newsman A Kadir Jasin.
PETALING JAYA: A former communications and multimedia minister has cautioned that an overly stringent media ethics code may hinder reporters from doing their work effectively, despite its aim of combating the rise of fake news.
Malaysia’s Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) has approved the enactment of the “Freedom of Information Act” to establish clear parameters of the Malaysian public’s access to information from the government and public bodies.