With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?
Narendra Modi, who has been prime minister since 2014, has benefited from a divided opposition and a glowing mainstream media coverage.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Social media, mainstream media must improvise to present credible information to GEN Y - PM
Social media and mainstream media must improvise the dissemination and presentation of information to ensure credible information or news reached the GEN Y in the country.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Mainstream media must continue to highlight danger of COVID-19 - Annuar
The public is reminded to not be complacent about the threat of COVID-19 although the government has eased preventive and restriction controls beginning today.
Sun May 01 2022
#KiniNews: Filming for personal social media requires Finas licence, says Saifuddin
All filming requires a licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) even for personal social media, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Sat Mar 19 2022
Much ado about flu
Both social and mainstream media are filling up with news about influenza cases and respiratory viral outbreaks.
Thu Jan 09 2020
Mainstream media should be gatekeepers in disseminating accurate information
The mainstream media play an important role as gatekeepers and editors to disseminate accurate information about government's policy and efforts.
Wed Mar 08 2017
Alternative media should emulate mainstream media, not misuse freedom
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said non mainstream media should not use freedom of expression to degrade the country.
Thu Sep 10 2015
#MSMW2015: Mainstream media should continue its role as source of credible information
Editors and journalists should verify information gathered from social media with the rise of citizen journalism.
Thu Apr 23 2015
Local media have the skills to report well on MH370 incident - Kadir Jasin
The incident of the missing flight MH370 has proven that the mainstream media in the country are also serious and have the skills to report the event well.
Tue Apr 22 2014
Astro AWANI and Waze outsmarting traffic together
Astro AWANI and Waze Inc announce partnership deal in a bid to bring its citizen-reporting platform to mainstream media.
Thu Nov 21 2013
Keep up with social network - mainstream media
The mainstream media need to keep up with the social media's advance information dissemination, especially in facing what is considered the most "fierce and tense" 13th general election.
Thu Feb 28 2013