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Decapitated rats, pig’s head: Indonesian cops probe grotesque threats against Tempo 

Academic calls it form of 'coercive social control', meanwhile Presidential Communications Office head Hasan Nasbi gets flak for telling magazine to 'just cook' the pig

Malaysian Media Council bill passed for greater press freedom and self-regulation

An idea first mooted in 1973 finally comes to fruition

M’sian Media Council Bill: board of self-regulatory press body to have two govt-appointed members

Forming the council was one of Pakatan Harapan’s reform promises in its election manifesto

Journalism on the move: Malaysian Media Council Bill to hit Parliament next week

After years of behind-the-scenes talks, the bill sets the stage for an independent body to oversee press ethics – with hopes of boosting transparency and trust in Malaysian journalism

Cooperate with police, Fahmi tells media members called for investigations

While ministry respects right to protect identity of sources, whistleblowers as emphasised in code of ethics, he says platforms should comply with existing laws
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I’m not a man of politics, just born into a high-profile family: Mirzan Mahathir 

The 65-year-old businessman sees each accusation not as a threat, but as a challenge – an opportunity to fortify his character and forge his legacy. 

Uncertainty surrounds Damok’s future in Moto3

The disappointing performance of Malaysia’s Moto3 rider, Syarifuddin Azman, at the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) yesterday is posing a threat to his chances to compete next season.

Greener future: Naza, China’s Grandblue ink MoU to modernise waste management

This sets the stage for business collaboration in advocating sustainable circular economy

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