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The Malaysian Media Council convened a dinner engagement with more than 50 media professionals from Malaysia's northern states during the HAWANA 2026 celebrations, marking the first informal gathering under new chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan.
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Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has defended her background as a former Federal Court judge, arguing that her decades on the Bench have equipped her with the skills to safeguard the council's independence and command public trust.
Nallini Pathmanathan, a retired Federal Court judge, has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, taking the helm as the industry confronts mounting pressures and regulatory complexities.