The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Malaysian Media Council held an engagement dinner with over 50 media practitioners from Penang, Kedah, Perak and Perlis during HAWANA 2026 celebrations, reflecting the council's commitment to nationwide representation beyond the capital.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan to lead the Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her strong judicial track record on press freedom and constitutional protections.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan on her appointment as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, the media industry's self-regulatory body established under the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025.