KUALA LUMPUR, December 6 — The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) has announced the appointment of Mediha Mahmood as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from November 1, 2023. This transition from her previous role as Executive Director recognizes her outstanding contributions and the Content Forum’s commitment to industry advancement and self-regulation.
Mediha’s appointment signals the Content Forum’s alignment with both local and international industry standards, ensuring it remains at the forefront of responsible content practices. Kenny Ong, Chairman of the Content Forum, praised Mediha’s dedication and leadership, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to fostering self-regulation and industry best practices. Under Mediha’s guidance, the Content Forum aims to champion media literacy, empower the public to create responsible content, and shape a digital landscape founded on ethical and innovative content practices.
The Content Forum serves as an independent self-regulatory organization and industry forum, actively promoting self-regulation of content in electronic networked mediums. It is responsible for creating and updating the Content Code, a cornerstone in Malaysia’s content regulation landscape, contributing to the ethical, responsible, and creative development of the communications and multimedia industry in the nation.
