Media law in Malaysia /
Farid Sufian Shuaib,
Media law in Malaysia / Farid Sufian Shuaib - 84 pages ; 24 cm.
"This book was originally published as a monograph in the International Encyclopaedia of Laws/Media Law."--On title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Derived from the renowned multi-volume 'International Encyclopaedia of Laws', this analysis of media law in Malaysia surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models.00An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists? sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes.--Provided by publisher.
9789403513317 (paperback) 9403513314 (paperback) 9789403513713 (ebook) 9789403514000 (epdf)
2020430732
Mass media--Law and legislation--Malaysia
Press law--Malaysia
KPG1064.5
Media law in Malaysia / Farid Sufian Shuaib - 84 pages ; 24 cm.
"This book was originally published as a monograph in the International Encyclopaedia of Laws/Media Law."--On title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Derived from the renowned multi-volume 'International Encyclopaedia of Laws', this analysis of media law in Malaysia surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models.00An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists? sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes.--Provided by publisher.
9789403513317 (paperback) 9403513314 (paperback) 9789403513713 (ebook) 9789403514000 (epdf)
2020430732
Mass media--Law and legislation--Malaysia
Press law--Malaysia
KPG1064.5