New regulated journalist code of ethics will do more harm than good

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Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024
4:01 PM MYT

Is the Malaysian Journalists Code of Ethics launched by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil really necessary? To me, there is no need.

Ask any professional journalist in this country, and I am sure he/she will say "No".

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