The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Cambodia's government has formally requested that Channel News Asia issue a prominent public correction regarding its coverage of a missing Singaporean woman, after authorities concluded she travelled voluntarily to the country and faced no trafficking or scam.
ASEAN's top official has underscored the media's indispensable role in building public understanding of the regional bloc and its shared identity, particularly as digital transformation and misinformation pose new challenges to credible journalism.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has established comprehensive media support infrastructure for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, including a main media centre in Seremban and 60 NADI centres statewide offering internet access and work facilities.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has stressed that ethical and independent media are fundamental to maintaining a robust democracy and countering the rising tide of misinformation.
Laos has adopted a modernisation roadmap for its media sector at the inaugural National Media Congress in Vientiane. President Thongloun Sisoulith outlined five priorities including unity among media organisations, cultural preservation, truth defence, institutional support, and professional development.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed condolences following the death of Jailani Harun, a respected journalist and former UMNO media officer whose career spanned decades in Malaysian media and politics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has established a new process requiring complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations to be referred to the Malaysian Media Council for initial review, rather than triggering automatic investigations.
Twenty-three Malaysian National News Agency staff reached Mount Kinabalu's summit today in a HAWANA 2026 expedition, pursuing dual Malaysia Book of Records including largest media group climb and first multilingual summit reporting.