Shafie: No need for formation of media council


Shafie (left) and Muguntan with other SJA members during the courtesy call.

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal is of the opinion that there is no need to set up a media council to act as a watchdog.

On the widely discussed issue, Shafie said the move was not necessary as it was important for the media to be independent.

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