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The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints involving journalists from recognised media organisations should first be processed through the Council's independent complaints mechanism before other proceedings commence.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has expressed strong support for the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her judicial record on constitutional rights and media freedom.
The appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council has drawn widespread support from industry leaders, who view her judicial background as essential to bolstering media independence and credibility.