The code is formulated by the Press Council. Complaints based on it against the media are taken to the Office of the Press Ombudsman for adjudication.

While the text of the present code was unchanged, three appendixes were added and would take effect from January 1 next year.

The system would move from self-regulation to a “voluntary independent co-regulatory system” with a 13-person Press Council to be chaired by a retired judge, with six representatives from the press and six from the public outside the industry.

Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Darul Ihsan Media Desk