Debate on whether local media are ready for self-regulation is simply unwarranted
Ever since the Cabinet announced that media regulation will no longer be the responsibility of the Media High Council (MHC), but of a media professionals’ body, about a fortnight ago, debate has ensued as to whether the local media industry is ready for self-regulation.Strangely, some of the skeptics are media practitioners/owners. Of course, the majority of media professionals received the news with much excitement, even though not many could figure out exactly how things will evolve thereafter.