SHAH ALAM: Conventional media outlets in Malaysia are not only facing competition from new media, but also from big giants like Facebook and Google in the digital age. Readers have changed the way they consume news and as media outlets, we have to adapt to changes and upgrade and reinvent ourselves to stay relevant. He also said netizens should practice self-regulation and always verify information or news before sharing it on social media. “But the challenge lies when the offence is committed via a communication application and social media that operates overseas, which is beyond our control. “Responsible media outlets would not do that.

Source: New Strait Times September 28, 2017 10:18 UTC