CYBERJAYA: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia has called on media practitioners to uphold ethical and legal standards related to the rights of ch...
: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia has called on media practitioners to uphold ethical and legal standards related to the rights of children and comply with guidelines established under the Child Act 2001 when reporting on issues related to children.
“While there is pressure to sensationalise news for clicks and recognition, the media must remember that how they write their stories concerning children can have extensive and long-lasting consequences on those being reported on.”which highlights a pressing needFarah said a child’s dignity is often disregarded in favour of sensationalism.
Farah also urged the media to recognise that while these “push factors” might drive visibility and engagement, they should not override the ethical duty to protect a child’s best interests and well-being. MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said as a media practitioner, engaging in such a critical educational process is essential as the knowledge gained should be of great significance in performing one’s role effectively.believe it effectively highlights the challenges we face, helping media professionals understand our responsibilities.
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