Seminar
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Objectives
- to identify and discuss issues and challenges of a free, fair, responsible and accurate media.
- to provide a platform for discussion on the role of media in promoting good governance; and
- to explore ways of enhancing the effectiveness and contributions of the media in improving governance.
Session I : Mass Media In Malaysia: An Overview
Paper 1 : Overview of the Malaysian Media: Current Status and Perspective
YBhg Dato' Kalimullah Hassan
Chairman - Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama)
Paper 2 : Good Governance and the Role of the Media
YBhg Datuk Fauzi Patel
Former Press Secretary to Sabah Chief Minister
Session 2 : Challenges in Fostering a Free, Fair, Responsible and Accurate Media
Paper 3 : Role of the Media in Improving Accountability and Transparency in the Public Sector
YBhg Prof Dato' Mohd Hamdan Adnan
Commissioner - The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam)
Paper 4 : Role of the Media as an Agent of Change and its Contribution Towards an Information Rich Society
YB Datuk Maximus Ongkili
Science and Technologyu Advisor to the Sabah Chief Minister
Paper 5 : Media and the Law: Transparency and Self-regulation
YBhg Professor Dr Shad Faruqi
Penasihat Undang-Undang - University Teknologi Mara (UiTM)