Former Federal Court judge Nallini says judicial experience will help safeguard Media Council’s independence (opens original article in a new tab)

Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan was appointed as the new chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, stating her judicial experience would help protect the council's independence, build credibility, and ensure fair processes. She emphasized the council's role in upholding media standards without silencing journalism.

• Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan appointed as Malaysian Media Council chairman
• Nallini emphasized judicial experience would protect council's independence and public trust
• Council's priorities include addressing fabricated content and AI misuse, ensuring complaints mechanism doesn't silence journalists