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President Trump delivered a combative White House address accusing China of the largest election data breach in history and election interference. He also promoted voting reforms and threatened broadcast licences for major networks.
A US federal judge has ordered Paramount Skydance to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 3, backing arguments from a coalition of states that the merger would harm media competition.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has tasked the MCMC with reviewing the radio industry landscape to strengthen the national broadcasting ecosystem, addressing challenges in the digital era and supporting local content.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined a process requiring media complaints to be channelled through the Malaysian Media Council before investigative or enforcement measures are pursued, positioning the framework as protecting press freedom.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged greater support for the Malaysian Media Council and called for social media platforms to join the self-regulatory body to address growing challenges in Malaysia's media ecosystem.
The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints involving journalists must first be reviewed by the Council before further action, reinforcing independent media self-regulation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has linked Malaysia's decline in the World Press Freedom Index to regulatory actions against media outlets over sensitive content involving religion, race, and the royal institution, while defending the government's commitment to press freedom.
Israel's cabinet voted Sunday to defy a Supreme Court decision on the broadcast regulator, triggering warnings of a constitutional crisis and intensifying concerns about the judiciary's independence.
Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner merger appears designed to extract voluntary commitments on news, children's programming and UK production rather than to block the deal outright, according to media experts.
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will intensify monitoring of internet activity and digital platforms throughout the Johor state election campaign to ensure compliance with broadcast regulations and fair coverage standards.
Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has defended her judicial background, arguing that decades on the Bench have equipped her with the skills to safeguard the council's independence and earn stakeholder confidence through fairness.
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Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan believes her extensive judicial experience will help preserve the council's independence and effectiveness in regulating the media landscape.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thrown his weight behind the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, describing her impeccable credentials as crucial for rebuilding public confidence in the regulatory body.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed former Federal Court judge Nallini for the Malaysia Media Council chairmanship, highlighting her track record on press freedom and judicial independence matters.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has expressed strong support for Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment as chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her judicial record on press freedom and constitutional rights.
The Malaysian Media Council has appointed retired Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman, signalling a shift toward judicial oversight as the media industry confronts mounting pressures and structural challenges.