Deputy minister hopes Media Council becomes first stop for press complaints

“KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching today expressed hope that the police would accord the newly set-up Media Council more trust to deal with press-related complaints, even if it still has authority to investigate them under criminal laws. “When PDRM receives a complaint they still have the right to open an investigation and then refer it to the AGC (Attorney General’s Chambers), which has the power to decided on further action,” she told reporters after launching the 21st Conference of Asean Journalists’ annual general assembly here. “But I still hope when the Malaysian Media Council’s role become stronger it can become the first layer, or the first platform to deal with affairs relating to the media,” the Kulai MP (DAP) added. “I can’t say PDRM and the AGC cannot act on complaints at all but what’s important is there is mutual respect between enforcement and members of the media.” MORE TO COME

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