‘It’s time for a media council’


Standing on its own: The media council will seek to cement professionalism, credibility and independence in reporting, as well as review laws restrictive to the industry. — 123rf.com

DATUK Dr Chamil Wariya sits calmly in a quiet media room at the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) building in Kuala Lumpur.

But his demeanour belies the intense mission he is on.

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