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Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, a former Federal Court judge, believes her judicial experience positions her to safeguard the council's institutional independence and editorial autonomy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment as Malaysian Media Council chairman will strengthen the body's standing and restore public trust in media self-regulation.
The appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council has drawn praise from media practitioners, who believe her judicial background will enhance the council's credibility and independence.