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Malaysia's Communications Ministry has activated comprehensive media support infrastructure for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, including a main media centre in Seremban and 60 NADI facilities across the state.
eBay has agreed to pay nearly US$50 million to settle a civil case brought by David and Ina Steiner, founders of a newsletter covering e-commerce, after former company employees launched a coordinated harassment campaign against them.
eBay and three former executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple who were targeted in a coordinated harassment campaign by company employees in retaliation for critical coverage in their newsletter.
Multiple Indonesian press unions have called on President Prabowo Subianto to apologise after he used the derogatory term 'londo ireng' to describe journalists, claiming they serve foreign interests rather than their nation.
Hong Kong's top security official has instructed booksellers to police their own inventory for titles deemed threatening to national security, following a third wave of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was shot dead in Caloocan City on Friday morning. Police have formed a task group to investigate the motorcycle-riding gunmen and determine the motive.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian media to harness technological advancement while maintaining ethical standards and national identity, warning against foreign ideological influence through digital platforms.
Vietnam has arrested three senior executives from a state publishing house and penalized 23 news outlets for their involvement with a controversial biography of Ho Chi Minh. The crackdown reflects the government's tight control over historical narratives.
Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 each to two senior government ministers in a defamation case stemming from a 2024 article about luxury property deals. The ruling highlights tensions between press freedom and ministerial reputation protection.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will bring together approximately 800 media professionals, academics, policymakers and students to examine pressing issues around media credibility, ethical journalism and the rapid advancement of digital technologies including artificial intelligence.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, arguing that legislation of constitutional importance requires thorough deliberation and stakeholder engagement.
Parliament passed two competition bills aimed at tackling digital economy abuses during its third week, while MPs debated press freedom, MSME financing, and national security matters including defence procurement and 1MDB liabilities.
South Korea has strengthened laws against online misinformation with penalties up to 1 billion won, but journalists and opposition lawmakers warn the vague definitions could suppress legitimate criticism and undermine press freedom.
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.
A High Court has awarded businessman Yeoh Ee Seong RM400,000 in damages after finding that Sin Chew Daily's report falsely implied his involvement in assaulting a lawyer, marking a significant defamation verdict.
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 announced that complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations must be referred to the Malaysian Media Council for independent review before any investigation or prosecution can proceed.
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.
Lam Wing-kee, the Hong Kong bookseller whose 2015 abduction by Chinese authorities became an emblem of Beijing's assault on press freedom, has died in Taiwan at age 70 following a cancer relapse.
Hong Kong police have arrested two people suspected of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organisations under the territory's 2024 national security law, marking another escalation in the crackdown on dissent.
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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Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has outlined plans to deepen media cooperation with Timor-Leste, proposing joint training initiatives and expanded collaboration between national news agencies during the HAWANA 2026 conference.
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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.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Malaysian media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while navigating digital transformation challenges, speaking at the HAWANA 2026 journalists' convention in Butterworth attended by over 1,000 delegates.
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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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is presenting HAWANA journalism prizes and special awards at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, recognising media professionals' contributions to the sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially opened the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration at Butterworth Arena in Penang, attended by regional and international media delegates and government officials.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the HAWANA 2026 grand finale today in Butterworth, Penang, bringing together approximately 1,000 local and international media professionals to celebrate journalism excellence.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has announced financial support for the journalism sector, distributing RM10,000 to each state media club affiliated with GKMM and RM30,000 to the national association for welfare initiatives.
A Thai court has imprisoned a 43-year-old man for 18 months following a royal defamation conviction tied to a Facebook comment. The case underscores Thailand's restrictive approach to monarchy criticism.
A commemorative photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents the evolution of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration since 2018 and highlights the welfare assistance provided through Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to media professionals facing health and financial hardships.
Penang's Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has expressed confidence that the National Journalists' Day 2026 celebration will strengthen public appreciation for media practitioners' contributions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the summit on Saturday.
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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.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan on her appointment as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, welcoming her leadership of the media industry's self-regulatory body.