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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has established a new protocol requiring complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations to be submitted to the Malaysian Media Council for initial review before any investigations or prosecutions proceed.
The Malaysian Media Council will use upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections to trial a new initiative designed to tackle false information and strengthen public confidence in media coverage during campaign periods.
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The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a new mechanism to combat misinformation during upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections, using the two polls to refine its Rapid Response Election Initiative.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council will strengthen the body's credibility and public trust.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, expressing confidence that her distinguished background will strengthen the body's credibility and public trust.
Media practitioners have praised the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial background as key to bolstering independence and credibility.