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The Malaysian Media Council held an informal gathering with over 50 media practitioners from the northern region during HAWANA 2026, marking the council's outreach efforts beyond Kuala Lumpur and introducing its new leadership to journalists nationwide.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has thrown her support behind former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan to lead the Malaysian Media Council, highlighting the judicial officer's strong record on safeguarding press freedoms and upholding constitutional protections.
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Media figures have praised the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, expecting her legal background to strengthen journalistic standards and public trust.