How should regulating misinformation and protecting media freedoms be balanced, especially in social and digital media? The new code of ethics for journalists was launched this week, sparking concerns over the generic wording which could grant unwarranted powers to the Communications Ministry. We get reactions from media expert Dr. Benjamin Loh of Taylor's University.

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Categories:  government,  controversies

Tags:  ethical journalism,  jabatan penerangan,  communications ministry fahmi fadzil,  malaysian media council,