PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists has been launched by the Communications Ministry. This marks the first revision of the journalism ethics manual in 35 years since its original development in 1989 by the Malaysian Press Institute.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that the newly launched manual represents an improvement over the previous version and is better suited for the modern era of social media. “This review is significant, not only to keep up with the current state of media in the country, but also as a source of reference when handing out certified media cards to journalists,” he said.
“This will hopefully lead to more responsible and effective journalism that will help to nourish prosperity and harmony among the people,” he added in his speech at the ethics manual launch on Tuesday (Feb 20).
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