BUTTERWORTH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) would enhance the council's image and strengthen public confidence in the body.
He said Nallini's appointment was made after careful consideration, taking into account her distinguished judicial background, track record and integrity.
"What is important is that she possesses impeccable credentials and will help provide a new image and confidence for the council. We join others in wishing her success,” he said when officiating the National Journalists' Day (Hawana) 2026 highlight event here on Saturday (June 20).
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also attended the event.
Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah and deputy secretary-general (Strategic Communications and Creative Industry) Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil.
Among those in attendance were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama Chief Executive Officer and Hawan 2026 Organising Committee Chairman Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nallini.
Anwar also congratulated Nallini on her appointment as MMC chairman.
Members of the MMC board unanimously endorsed Nallini's appointment during a meeting on May 26.
Established under the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025, the MMC is a self-regulatory body tasked with strengthening journalistic standards, managing public complaints related to the media, promoting ethical practices and safeguarding media freedom as a key pillar of democracy. - Bernama
