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The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a new fact-checking mechanism during the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, testing its effectiveness in combating misinformation and preserving voter confidence during the campaign period.
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Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan defends her judicial background as an asset for protecting the self-regulatory body's independence and credibility in monitoring press standards.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has welcomed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her strong judicial record on press freedom and constitutional rights.