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The Malaysian Media Council has referred three complaints to its newly-established Complaints Panel for the first time, as public awareness of the mechanism grows following implementation of its second phase.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for media to strike a careful balance between press freedom and ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence and digital technologies reshape journalism, warning that technology can be misused if not guided by strong ethical principles.
Malaysia has tabled the Communications and Multimedia Amendment Bill 2026 in parliament, enhancing the universal service framework by integrating national security requirements into telecommunications and multimedia regulations.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged stronger support for the Malaysian Media Council, advocating for social media platforms to join as self-regulatory members to address ethical concerns in Malaysia's expanding digital media landscape.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's decline in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index to enforcement actions against media organisations over content involving religion, race, and the royal institution, rather than attempts to suppress dissent.
Britain's culture minister Lisa Nandy has signalled her intention to intervene in Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, but analysts suggest the move targets voluntary concessions on news and children's programming rather than an outright veto.