Quiz on Media Law & Ethics

Who has the absolute discretion in granting and revocation of licenses under the PPPA 1984?

• Ministry of Finance

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Home Affairs

• Ministry of Education

Which Act replaced the Printing Presses Act 1948 and the Control of Imported Publications Act 1958?

• Sedition Act 1948

• Film Censorship Act 2002

• Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984

• Defamation Act 1957

What is the purpose of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984?

• To regulate social media

• To encourage fake news

• To promote freedom of press

• To control all types of publications

Which section of the PPPA 1984 deals with offences related to publishing fake news?

• Section 7

• Section 8B

• Section 8A

• Section 8

What was the rank of Malaysia in the 2017 press freedom index out of 180 countries?

• 145th

• 147th

• 142nd

• 146th

What amendment in 2012 removed the absolute discretion of the Minister in approving publishing licenses?

• Press Policy Establishment

• Absolute Discretion Removed

• Right to be Heard

• Duration of Permit Extended

Which newspaper faced suspension in 2015 for coverage related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad?

• The Sun

• Suara Keadilan

• Nanyang Siang Pau

• The Edge

What was the reason for the suspension of The Heat newsweekly in 2013?

• Publishing fake news

• Violating defamation laws

• Questioning government spending

• Threatening national security

Under the PPPA 1984, what is the maximum fine for those found guilty of unauthorized use of printing presses?

• RM 10,000

• RM 20,000

• RM 5,000

• RM 15,000