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The Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia Media Council to boost inclusive media growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is expected to support and develop the media industry across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, ensuring inclusive and equitable growth for all regions. Kuching Division Journalists Association president and MMC founding board member, Ronnie Teo Teck Wei, expressed this hope, emphasising the need for a robust support system to empower local media agencies and practitioners. 'It is an honour to be part of this founding board for the Malaysia Media Council, representing Sarawak. 'It is my hope that, with the MMC, we can support and develop the media industry across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, ensuring inclusive and equitable growth for all regions,' he told Bernama, today. He highlighted the importance of strengthening local media, particularly in Sarawak, amid rapid technological advancements. 'We need to act as a key support system for local media agencies and practitioners, especially in Sarawak, to help the industry thrive amid rapid technological advancements. 'It is also crucial for caring for the welfare of media workers, and holding media owners accountable for fair labour practices and ethical reporting,' he said. Meanwhile, Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM) representative to the board, Mohd Radzi Abdul Razak, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him to serve as a board member of the MMC. He said that the establishment of the council marked a significant milestone in the long-term effort to strengthen Malaysia's media ecosystem, to be more independent, accountable, and professional. 'For over a decade, GERAMM, alongside fellow media practitioners, has championed the creation of a self-regulatory body, which is truly free from political interference and vested interests,' he said. 'My appointment to the founding board is a responsibility to uphold the original spirit of the struggle, and to carry it forward in shaping the policies, guidelines and frameworks of the MMC,' he said. Mohd Radzi reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the council operates independently, fairly and transparently, in regulating the media industry. 'I welcome input and suggestions from all stakeholders, so that MMC can truly function as a respected, independent and trusted body,' he added. The list of the founding board members of the MMC was announced by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during the HAWANA 2025 main celebration, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), today. Besides Teo and Mohd Radzi, other board members include Borneo Post and Utusan Borneo general manager Wong Yang Yong; Daily Express editor-in-chief Datuk Sardahthisa James; Malaysiakini chief executive officer Premesh Chandran Jeyachandran; and Astro Awani editor-in-chief Ashwad Ismail. Also appointed to the board are National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJ) secretary-general Teh Athira Mohamed Yusof; Tamil Media Association of Malaysia president S. Muthameez Manan; Mohd Azmyl Md Yusof; Gayathry S. Venkiteswaran; Celine Lim; and Terence Ooi Guan Tseng.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Haunting last words: Ailing Malaysian vaper dies days after warning others to kick the habit
Mr Mohd Radzi Mustaffa claimed that vaping eventually left him with a weak heart. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM RADZIROCKRIDER/TIKTOK Haunting last words: Ailing Malaysian vaper dies days after warning others to kick the habit PETALING JAYA - A former Malaysia air force staff , who was hospitalised after frequent vaping left him with severe shortness of breath, took to social media to warn others to kick the habit, before he died days later on May 7. In a six-minute TikTok video posted on April 28 under the username @radzirockrider, Mr Mohd Radzi Mustaffa – better known by followers as Abang Rock – shared that he had picked up vaping to manage work-related stress. The 44-year-old motorcycle enthusiast said that during long rides, he would hold his vape device in one hand and the motorcycle handlebar in the other. He claimed that vaping eventually left him with a weak heart. However, when he tried to quit the habit, Mr Mohd Radzi said he experienced severe shortness of breath just two days later which resulted in him being rushed to the hospital. He is seen in the TikTok video lying on a hospital bed and struggling to breathe between violent coughing bouts. He then holds up a surgical bag containing chest tubes that were draining abscess fluid from his lungs. 'They had to sedate me and put me on oxygen. This bag is to drain yellow fluid and pus from my lungs,' 'The vaping vapour has damaged my lungs. It is worse than smoking. My heart is only functioning at 3 per cent,' Mr Mohd Radzi said. He cautioned vape users, particularly younger folk: 'A vape device is no plaything. Quit vaping while you still have the chance. Stop now before it damages your lungs and heart.' TikTok users extended their condolences to Mr Mohd Radzi's family and shared their experiences as vape users. One netizen said he was always ill during the days when he was hooked on vape devices. Another netizen, who thanked Mr Mohd Radzi for his message, said: 'This is good advice for me and all those who have watched it. It encourages me to quit for the sake of my health. Thank you, brother.' THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
