KUALA LUMPUR: The regulatory motion takens by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is not to limit media freedom.
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) in a reply posted on the Parliament’s web site immediately stated that it’s to make sure that the dissemination of data is finished responsibly and with out spreading slander or inaccurate info, hateful speech in addition to defending the integrity of the constitutional monarch and democratic establishments.
“MCMC has the authority and responsibility to take regulatory motion in opposition to the unfold of false info, in addition to offensive, threatening and defamatory content material,“ in accordance with the ministry.
It was in response to a query by Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (BN-Bera) concerning the standing of the proposed drafting of a brand new act associated to 3R (royalty faith and race) and the restrictions imposed on information portals corresponding to Utusan TV, MalaysiaNow and TV Pertiwi.
MCMC additionally advises media practitioners and information retailers to check with the Content Code which offers clear steerage on content material requirements in keeping with the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).
“By complying with the Content Code, media practitioners can guarantee accountable reporting along with avoiding overstepping the bounds of freedom of expression,“ in accordance with KKD.
The ministry talked about that MCMC additionally took the initiative to carry a number of dialogue classes and interact with media organisations to debate the problems that come up.
This initiative will likely be carried out constantly as an inclusive step to create a extra constructive, harmonious and conducive digital atmosphere for all. –eNM
