Calling it ‘good news’, communications minister confirms Media Council Bill up for tabling in Parliament next week Posted on 06/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The government’s proposed Media Council Bill is set to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next week, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today. “This is good news for our friends in the media. The Malaysian Media Council [Bill] had been approved by the Cabinet to be tabled in Parliament,” he said at this week’s post-Cabinet press conference here. “So if there is time, the second reading will happen next week, but if not it’s already been slated for debate in the next session. It’s on track,” he added. The Bill aims to regulate Malaysia’s media industry, draw up a code of conduct and dispute resolution procedure for public complaints against the media, and establish a budget for the council. News
Mat Sabu denies freeze on Nafas constitution to get rid of Umno influence in national farmers’ group Posted on 10/11/2024 IPOH, Nov 10 — The suspension of the constitution of the National Farmers’ Organisation (NAFAS) is not politically motivated, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today. He said the decision was made after a discussion with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “The… Read More
Grilled by Malay daily why still single at 32, Syed Saddiq says fate is in the hands of God Posted on 24/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has refused to entertain Malay daily Utusan Malaysia which asked why he is still single at the age of 32. When asked when he is planning to get married and until when will he stay as a bachelor, Syed… Read More
Defence minister: Comprehensive research backs National Service 3.0 programme’s reintroduction, to foster patriotism, unity among youth Posted on 07/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the government and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have carried out comprehensive quantitative and qualitative studies on the implementation of the revamped National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0. He said various academic studies, alongside youth engagement… Read More