Kuala Lumpur, 15 June 2026 – Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has been appointed chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to strengthen media self-regulation, journalistic standards and public trust.
Her appointment comes at a defining moment for Malaysia’s media industry, which is facing pressure from economic disruption, artificial intelligence, misinformation, shrinking newsrooms and growing public scrutiny over credibility. The council is expected to play an important role in shaping how the industry balances freedom, responsibility and accountability.
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