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Malaysia's highest court has rejected former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's attempt to appeal a defamation lawsuit, declining to review nine legal questions he raised about public officials' right to sue and freedom of speech protections.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, saying the constitutional legislation warrants thorough examination before passage.
The Malaysian Media Council has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations must be referred to MMM before further action, reinforcing independent media self-regulation.
Lawmakers will press the government on MSME financing challenges and Malaysia's slipping media freedom ranking during today's parliamentary session, with questions spanning business support and constitutional reform.
Media figures have praised the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, believing her judicial background will enhance press freedom and industry credibility.