Malaysian Media Council Act 2025 · Updated to 6 Jun 2025 · Part III · Board of Council
12. Secretary of Council
Feedback & supportThe Council may appoint a Secretary to the Council who shall be deemed to be an employee of the Council and be subject to the terms and conditions of service as the Council may determine.
Council
“Council” means the Malaysian Media Council established under section 3 of this Act;
The Council shall vest in the Secretary such powers and impose upon him such duties as the Board may determine.
Board
“Board” means the Board of Malaysian Media Council established under section 8 of this Act;
The Secretary shall act under the general authority and directions of the Board which shall be consistent with this Act.
The Secretary shall—
be responsible for the overall administration and management of the functions, activities and day-to-day affairs of the Council in accordance with the policy determined by the Board;
exercise supervision and control over all employees of the Council; and
perform such other duties and undertake such other responsibilities as the Board may determine or direct from time to time.
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The Secretary shall perform his duties with reasonable care, skill, diligence, and make proper judgment in performing his duties under this Act.
The Secretary may establish a central and regional offices or branch offices as he may deem necessary and expedient, subject to the approval of the Board.