Media Council Act in force today, Fahmi hails milestone in reform
The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect today, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fahmi said he signed the gazette to enforce the Act, marking a significant milestone in reform for media practitioners.
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