Malaysia legislation
Section 7
Section 7
(2)
The Board shall consist of the following members who are citizens of Malaysia:
(a)
a Chairman;
(b)
not more than six representatives of the Government of
Malaysia; and
(c)
not more than six representatives of proprietors of newspapers in Malaysia who are subscribers to BERNAMA.
(3)
The number of representatives appointed under paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) shall be of equal proportion.
(4)
The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed after consultations with the proprietors of newspapers in Malaysia who are subscribers to BERNAMA.
(5)
The members of the Board referred to in paragraph (2)(c)
shall be appointed from amongst persons nominated by the proprietors of newspapers in Malaysia who are subscribers to
BERNAMA.
(6)
Part I of the Schedule shall apply to the members of the
Board.
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Functions of the Board