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Malaysian Media Council

My distance from media is a strength: Ex- Federal Court judge Nallini defends Media Council appointment

She says neutrality comes from being outside newsroom and industry influence

464 false content items linked to supply crisis identified in one month : Teo

She said cases of fraudulent content, including fake accounts and impersonation of public figures, had surged sharply in recent years, rising from 6,297 cases in 2023 to 63,652 in 2024 and 98,503 in 2025

Why govt, opposition silence over Malaysia’s slide in press freedom, MP asks

Kepong lawmaker says silence only gives impression that decline is being tolerated

Teo: RM12.38 mil disbursed to 34 media organisations to hasten digital transformation

The disbursement is part of a larger RM30 million allocation by the Ministry of Communications this year, according to the Deputy Minister

Rex Tan’s arrest: Let Media Council handle complaints against journos, says deputy chair

Premesh Chandran calls for dialogue with the government on how to move from existing enforcement practices to media self-regulation

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink