Malaysian Media Council Act 2025 · Updated to 6 Jun 2025 · Part III · Board of Council
9. Chairman
Feedback & supportThe members of the Board shall appoint a Chairman who will preside over the Board and the Council.
Board
“Board” means the Board of Malaysian Media Council established under section 8 of this Act;
Any member of the legislature, or any person who is actively involved in politics or registered with any political party, or any member of the public services, shall not be appointed as the Chairman.
member
“member” means a member of the Council admitted as a member from any categories of membership as specified in section 7, and includes the Chairman of the Board as specified under subsection 9(3);
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The Chairman shall be deemed to be a member of the Council, and shall have a casting vote in all deliberations of the Board and the Council.
Chairman
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board and the Council appointed under section 9 of this Act;
A Deputy Chairman shall be elected by the members of the Board from among themselves.
Where the Chairman is unable to perform his functions for any reason, or during any period of vacancy in the office of the
Chairman, the Deputy Chairman shall perform the functions of the Chairman.