Varsity in partnership with CNN Academy for future of journalism

(From left) Rockman, Ramos, Pandya-Wood and Lim at the signing ceremony. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

Freedom of the press and media ethics have long been topics of discussion not only in Malaysia, but around the globe as well.

Journalists act as gatekeepers in mass communication, and the trust between writer and reader hinges on accuracy of facts, ethical behaviour and a lack of bias.