Indonesia Shares Media Self-Regulation Model with Malaysia to Enhance Journalistic Standards
Indonesia and Malaysia have engaged in a collaborative exchange of experiences regarding media self-regulation at the Media Solidarity Festival 2026 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The event, organized by Malaysian journalist associations, featured Abdul Manan from the Indonesian Press Council as a key speaker. Indonesia, having established its independent Press Council earlier than Malaysia, shared insights into its self-regulatory framework, emphasizing the importance of a journalistic code of ethics. This code not only aims to improve news quality and professional conduct but also serves as a protective measure against potential criminalization and careless reporting. Malaysia, which recently established its Media Council, the Malaysian Media Council (MMC), is keen to learn from Indonesia's experience, particularly in implementing a complaint mechanism to resolve journalistic disputes outside of criminal or civil courts. 
