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THE country’s media council will serve as an institution promoting integrity, upholding the rights of practitioners and safeguarding their welfare, say prominent media associations.

A code of conduct, for example, will pave the way for greater journalistic conduct and to better serve the public, says Sabah Journalists Association president Datuk Muguntan Vanar, who is also part of the pro tem committee.

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