Pasir gudang: Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin has described the appointment of new Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Board members as a significant step towards reinforcing ethical journalism and curbing misinformation and inaccurate reporting.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nur-ul Afida emphasized that these appointments provide opportunities to share expertise in journalism, particularly in ethical reporting, thereby enhancing the credibility of Malaysia's media industry. She expressed her readiness to contribute her expertise in communication crisis management and share Bernama's role as the national communications agency dedicated to ethical journalism.
"As the CEO of Bernama, I can assist the Malaysian Media Council in the area of communication crisis management, in addition to sharing Bernama's role as a national communications agency that consistently prioritizes the principles of ethical journalism. Ethical reporting not only ensures the accuracy of information, but also helps prevent misrepresentation and misreporting," she stated.
Nur-ul Afida made these remarks after attending a rehearsal for the closing ceremony preparations of the 2025 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) Campus Tour with Polytechnic Students at Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS), Pasir Gudang.
She also expressed her hope that the MMC Board members would collaborate effectively to support the implementation of the tasks and roles entrusted to the national media leadership. "I also hope that my colleagues on the Malaysian Media Council Board can assist me and the Director-General of Broadcasting, Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, in carrying out the trust placed upon us to the best of our ability. This is a great responsibility, and I hope to fulfill it for the betterment of the country's media industry," she added.
Earlier reports indicated that the government had appointed Suhaimi and Nur-ul Afida as its representatives on the MMC Board. These appointments were made by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil on January 14, in accordance with Section 8(1)(b) of the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025.
The MMC welcomed these appointments, highlighting Suhaimi's extensive experience in broadcasting and journalism across both public and private sectors. Similarly, Nur-ul Afida was noted for her experience in managing news organizations and media administration at the national level, with significant involvement in the country's mainstream media ecosystem.
With the inclusion of the two government representatives, 20 out of the 21 positions on the MMC Board have now been filled.