Universiti Sains Malaysia's political analyst Associate Professor Dr
Sivamurugan Pandian said the amendment was timely.
"But there should be revisions made every three years based on the
current situation in the country."
He added that the act should be accompanied by laws to safeguard the
public and ensure it does not hurt the sensitivity of the multiracial
community.
"We must also look into other laws to protect the public."
He added that if the law was retained, it would cripple the country's
development.
When asked about parties who did not welcome the amendment, he said it
would be difficult to satisfy everyone but what was right should be done.
The National Union of Journalists said the move was encouraging but suggested
that licensing be abolished.
Its secretary general, V. Anbalagan, said that 25 years ago, the print
media had the monopoly but with the arrival of online media, the industry had
seen many changes.
"Newspapers will lose readership when there is no balanced view
because the public has other alternative to get news.
"The print media industry must play a more responsible role in
reporting and display a more diverse range of opinions and views when
publishing news."
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