Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (centre) and Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim (second from left) receiving a memorandum on Dec 4 from a group of media practitioners and association respresentatives – NUJM chairman Low Boon Tat (left), CIJ executive director Wathshlah Naidu and GERAMM spokesman Radzi Razak –who voiced concerns over a potential tightening of restrictions on media freedom. — Bernama
RECOGNISING it as the first crucial step toward creating a healthy and sustainable working environment for journalists, the tabling of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill for its first reading at the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday has given hope for journalists around the country.
In expressing optimism in lieu of current challenges facing players in the media industry, National Union of Journalists Malaysia (NUJM) General Secretary Teh Athira Yusof says the safety and welfare of journalists should remain a priority in strengthening the role and integrity of journalism in Malaysia.
