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In a joint collaboration between the Content Forum and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), a webinar was held to create awareness among industry players on the new guidelines in ensuring access to content for the PWDs (L-R) Kenny Ong, Chairman of the Content Forum, Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, Chief Regulatory Officer of MCMC & Mediha Mahmood, Executive Director of the Content Forum When it comes to Persons with Disabilities (PWD), accessibility is a key issue. And while many efforts have been made to improve accessibility for PWDs in various forms, very little has been done concerning media accessibility for this group. In fact, many may not have even realised about the existing barriers and challenges faced by PWDs in this aspect. To shed much needed light on the matter, a webinar titled ‘Access to Content for Persons With Disabilities (PWD)’ was held through a joint collaboration between the Content Forum and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia C

Updating best practices and guidelines for self-regulation in the content ecosystem The Malaysian content environment relies on self-regulation to empower consumers and encourage the industry to grow. All of us are responsible for the self-regulation of content –those who create it, spread it and consume it. This includes broadcasters, content creators, advertisers, social media influencers and the like. With self-regulation, we can all continue to enjoy content while our rights and safety continue to be safeguarded. As an industry forum established to oversee and promote self-regulation of content over the electronic networked medium, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum), with the support of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is conducting a nationwide public consultation exercise. Aimed at gathering feedback from members of the public on proposed revisions to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code (C

Awareness, respect and empathy needed to encourage responsible coverage of suicide news Credit: Photo by Roger H. Goun As the country continues its battle against COVID-19, the pandemic has taken a toll on Malaysians’ mental health. Amidst economic uncertainties and self-isolation from lockdowns, recent reports on the increasing numbers of suicide cases have become a cause for concern. Between January and May this year, 468 suicide cases were reported to the police — averaging at three cases a day. This indicates a stark increase from previous years, with 631 total reported cases in 2020 and 609 in 2019. Police statistics also show that women and young people appeared to be the most vulnerable groups. Of the 1,708 deaths by suicide from 2019 to May 2021, 1,427 cases involved women while 281 victims were men. Over half of these cases involved teenagers below the age of 18, with 872 deaths. In light of this, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (the Content Forum)