The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia, popularly known as the Content Forum, has unveiled the strategic appointment of Mediha Mahmood as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the dawn of November 2023.
Recognizing Excellence and Vision
Formerly adorning the role of Executive Director, this new appointment comes as an acknowledgment of Mediha’s significant contributions to the forum and its continued pledge towards heightening industry benchmarks. With this move, the Content Forum reinforces its dedication to converging with both local and global industry best practices. Additionally, it also underscores the unwavering trust the forum has in Mediha’s robust leadership skills as she ascends to amplify her roles and responsibilities.
Kenny Ong, the esteemed Chairman of the Content Forum, remarked, “At the Content Forum, our commitment to fostering a self-regulating content ecosystem for this thriving industry remains unwavering. We eagerly anticipate a brighter future under Mediha’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer. Her dedication and leadership have been integral to our successes, and this appointment formalises her pivotal role in steering our organisation towards its goals, while reaffirming our commitment to industry standards. With Mediha’s guidance, we are well-poised to advocate self-regulation and industry best practices, ensuring that the Content Forum remains a leading voice in shaping responsible and ethical content practices in Malaysia.”
Mediha’s Vision for the Future
In response to the appointment, Mediha conveyed her heartfelt gratitude for the trust conferred upon her. She further accentuated her unwavering allegiance to bolstering self-regulation and maintaining an ongoing conversation with the key players in the content ecosystem. With an eye on the future, Mediha envisions a vibrant era that amplifies media literacy. She fervently hopes to equip the masses with the tools to foster responsible content creation. Her dream? To sculpt a digital future where ethical and avant-garde content practices form the foundation, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
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About the Content Forum
For those unfamiliar, the Content Forum stands tall as an independent self-regulatory body, taking the lead in endorsing the self-regulation of content sprawled across electronic networked mediums. Furthermore, it bears the crucial responsibility of crafting and refining the Content Code. This pivotal Code holds the distinction of being a linchpin in molding the ethical, responsible, and inventive dimensions of the communications and multimedia sector in Malaysia.
