For too long, the Malaysian media landscape has been dominated by heavy-handed government regulation through the Publication and Printing Presses Act 1984. Civil society and media organisations have since lobbied the government to move towards a model of industry self-regulation, rather than allow the law to be abused for political gain.
With a reform-minded government in power who intends to repeal oppressive laws, the time is ripe to begin discussions again on establishing a National Media Council of Malaysia.
What Is A Media Council
Existing Discourse
Historical Efforts
The CIJ Report
The Upcoming National Consultation
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