PM tasks Media Council with recommending reforms for greater media freedom

Strengthening media freedom together: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (L) sharing his thoughts with Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng Sek Yee at the briefing

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been tasked by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to come up with suggestions to the Cabinet to address laws that are regressive to media freedom.

Anwar said the MMC, which regulates the local media industry, has an important role to play in strengthening media freedom in the country.