[WATCH] Trick Lama: Does Malaysia need a media council?

KUALA LUMPUR – In an already bureaucratic and heavily regulated media landscape, does Malaysia need another body regulating the press?

On this episode of Trick Lama, hosts Terence Fernandez, Datuk “Rocky” Ahiruddin Attan, and Datuk Zainul Arifin Mohamad Isa, all seasoned newsmen, speak with Premesh Chandran, co-founder of Malaysiakini and Deputy Chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council.

They explore the Council’s role, its purpose in regulating ethical journalism, and how it aims to resolve disputes in Malaysia’s media industry — without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Tune in for a frank discussion about media ethics, freedom of the press, self-regulation, and the future of journalism in Malaysia. – November 21, 2025