He explained that the process to establish the media council took some time as it involved consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers and needed to be considered and decided upon by the cabinet.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said addressing this issue was crucial as currently, advertising revenue is only paid to social media platform providers and not to media organisations.
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
