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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment as Malaysian Media Council chairman will restore public trust and enhance the body's standing.
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The Malaysian media industry has welcomed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial experience and independence.
The Malaysian Media Council has demanded a thorough and immediate investigation into allegations that journalists were physically harassed while covering the Pakatan Harapan Convention 2026 in Johor, calling such conduct entirely unacceptable.