The Malaysian Media Council Bill, which is expected to be tabled this year, remains controversial over several stakeholders’ and experts’ concerns about possible government control.
KUALA LUMPUR: Media practitioners in Malaysia should exercise freedom of expression responsibly, without jeopardising harmony or causing chaos, says Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) president Datuk Yong Soo Heong.
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.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Media Council Bill will be tabled in Parliament in June following Cabinet approval today, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said.