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Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists

Journalists, police both just doing their jobs: Fahmi reiterates call for reporters to cooperate with authorities

Communication Minister says that there is no 'contradiction' between the two in light of probe of online news' report on alleged high-profile police transfers

Seeing red over blue boys’ hunt for sources – Terence Fernandez  

A timely reminder that the government's Code of Ethics for Journalists requires the protection of sources

Code of Ethics is not to control, prevent journalists from doing their job

The Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists launched on February 20 is not intended to control or prevent any journalists from reporting the news.

My reformation principles remain, no stifling tactics under my watch: Fahmi 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (Lembah Pantai-PH) has provided reassurance that the revised Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists will not be used as a tool for the government to curtail media freedom. 

Read first, nothing controversial about new journalists’ code of ethics: Teo

Those seeking to dispute the new code of ethics must understand the embedded principles before claiming will restrict media freedom, advised the deputy communications minister.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal