Malaysia fell seven places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, signalling growing concerns over censorship and legal pressure on media organisations.
As journalists contend with police investigations and the rise of AI-driven disinformation, is Malaysia’s media landscape equipped to withstand these mounting legal and financial challenges?
BFM talks to Radzi Razak, the secretary of the Malaysian Media Council.
Presenters: Roshan Kanesan & Richard Bradbury
Producers: Jake Lim & Maziah Barek Miji/BFM
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