A viable self-regulatory model

The Content Code sets governing standards and best practices for content creation, dissemination and consumption – to establish self-regulation in the country’s content industry. — 123rf.com

THE function and aspects of self-regulation of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) can perhaps mirror the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum), which has been mandated to promote self-regulation of content over the electronic networked medium, say many media industry players.

Content Forum is an independent self-regulatory industry body registered under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and designated by the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 to carry out its purpose.