M for Monopoly - Analysts foresee dim future for press freedom

M for Monopoly - Analysts foresee dim future for press freedom

Malaysiakini - News·2019-10-12 15:04

There is a new media mogul in town in the form of well-connected billionaire Syed Mokhtar Albukhary, and observers are concerned that this could lead to more media control in the New Malaysia.

The businessperson, who built his empire during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s first term as prime minister, recently increased his stake in Media Prima Bhd to become the media conglomerate's majority shareholder.

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