New code of ethics for journalists to combat fake news


Improved version: Fahmi (centre) at the launch of the new ‘Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists’ in Putrajaya. Also present was the Secretary-General of the Communications Ministry Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa (second from left). — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Eager to combat the spread of fake news and improve the quality of journalism in the country, the Communications Ministry has launched a new Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists.

This marks the first time the journalism ethics manual has been reviewed in 35 years since it was developed in 1989 by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI).

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