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Daily Express
20 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
MMC Act comes into effect on National Journalists' Day
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act officially comes into force today (June 14), in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (Hawana) 2025, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. 'This symbolic move marks our commitment to strengthening journalism,' he said at the Hawana 2025 event, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics.' Advertisement Officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the event gathered over 1,000 media practitioners. Fahmi said he would soon meet with the 12-member founding board of the MMC, expressing hope that the council remains a lasting institution 'regardless of who forms the government.' The MMC board includes representatives from media companies, associations, practitioners, and independent figures. Hawana is organised by the Communications Ministry with Bernama as the implementing agency. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malaysiakini
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
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.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
MMC act comes into force today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect on Saturday (June 14), says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. "The Malaysian Media Council Act takes effect on June 14, 2025, coinciding with the National Journalists' Day (Hawana). "We symbolically chose to gazette and enforce the Malaysian Media Council Act in conjunction with Hawana 2025," he told a press conference following the Hawana 2025 highlight at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) here on Saturday. Themed "Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics", the event, attended by some 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Communications Minister, Teo Nie Ching. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also Hawana 2025 project director and the top management of local media companies. Fahmi said he would hold a meeting with the 12 members of the MMC's founding board soon to facilitate the council's development process. "I hope the MMC will serve as a meaningful platform and continue to operate regardless of who forms the government in the future," he said. Earlier, in his speech, Fahmi mentioned that the MMC founding board comprises 12 members, with four representatives from each category: media companies, media associations, media practitioners, and independent media practitioners, as well as non-media members. The Hawana 2025 celebration was organised by the Communications Ministry with Bernama as the implementing agency, aimed at recognising the role and contributions of media practitioners to national development. May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists' Day, in conjunction with the first publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939. – Bernama
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysian Media Council Act enforced on HAWANA 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said he signed the gazette to enforce the Act, marking a significant milestone in reform for media practitioners. 'The Malaysian Media Council Act takes effect on June 14, 2025, coinciding with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) (celebration). 'We symbolically chose to gazette and enforce the Malaysian Media Council Act in conjunction with HAWANA 2025,' he told a press conference following the HAWANA 2025 highlight at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) here today. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the event, attended by some 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also HAWANA 2025 project director, and the top management of local media companies. Fahmi said he would hold a meeting with the 12 members of the MMC's founding board soon to facilitate the council's development process. 'I hope the MMC will serve as a meaningful platform and continue to operate regardless of who forms the government in the future,' he said. Earlier, in his speech, Fahmi said the MMC founding board comprises 12 members, with four representatives from each category: media companies, media associations, media practitioners and independent media practitioners, as well as non-media members. The HAWANA 2025 celebration is organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aimed at recognising the role and contributions of media practitioners to national development. May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists' Day, in conjunction with the first publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
MMC Act comes into force today, marking new chapter in media reform
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said he signed the gazette to enforce the Act, marking a significant milestone in reform for media practitioners. 'The Malaysian Media Council Act takes effect on June 14, 2025, coinciding with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) (celebration). 'We symbolically chose to gazette and enforce the Malaysian Media Council Act in conjunction with HAWANA 2025,' he told a press conference following the HAWANA 2025 highlight at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) here today. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the event, attended by some 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also HAWANA 2025 project director, and the top management of local media companies. Fahmi said he would hold a meeting with the 12 members of the MMC's founding board soon to facilitate the council's development process. 'I hope the MMC will serve as a meaningful platform and continue to operate regardless of who forms the government in the future,' he said. Earlier, in his speech, Fahmi said the MMC founding board comprises 12 members, with four representatives from each category: media companies, media associations, media practitioners and independent media practitioners, as well as non-media members. The HAWANA 2025 celebration is organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aimed at recognising the role and contributions of media practitioners to national development. May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists' Day, in conjunction with the first publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939.
