AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedia Integrity & AI in Malaysia: At HAWANA 2026 in Butterworth, PM Anwar Ibrahim praised ethical journalism while warning that AI and digital speed must not come at the expense of values. Self-Regulation Focus: The Malaysian Media Council’s new chair, former judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, said the MMC will earn trust through fairness and independence. Welfare for Media Workers: Tabung Kasih@HAWANA got an extra RM1m from the government and RM500k from Telekom Malaysia, with screenings and support packages also offered to media practitioners. Election Misinformation Plan: MMC will test a Rapid Response Election Initiative ahead of Johor (July 11) and Negeri Sembilan (Aug 1) to coordinate responses to fabricated media content. Regional Media Partnerships: Bernama signed an MoU with Timor-Leste’s TATOLI to expand news sharing and training. Cyber Safety Push: Malaysia’s safe-internet campaign in Kota Kinabalu urged parents and schools to teach kids about scams, cyberbullying and hacking. Creator Economy Angle: Timor-Leste asked Malaysia to help secure Google/YouTube presence so local creators can monetize.
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