Abstract
Freedom of photography will be discussed in line with ethics, rules and regulations. This research will elaborate the freedom of photography (mainly) focused on freedom of the press that is present in Malaysian scenario. The research will determine two aspects of Freedom of Photography based on Press Freedom. The two aspects are rules and regulations and ethics. These criteria’s are used to understand what has been applied in the Malaysian Press. This research will show us the point of view from government regulations that the scenario is practiced by the Malaysian Press industry. Journalistic Principles (Code of Ethics) will be taken as a consideration to show that most decision making for press and photography are related to these principles. Press Freedom also affected the Freedom of Photography in the way of that decision making. This research will discuss the reason of why the Malaysian government plays a role in imposing some rules and law to the press and photography. In conclusion, this research found that Malaysian presses have their freedom in Photography and a degree of toleration of Freedom of Photography within the Journalistic Principle (Code of Ethics), Rules and Regulations. The situation is in line with Malaysia’s media rules and ethics or practicing democracy.
Highlights
It is to our belief that freedom of photography should, and must be, enclave by the very least, rules and regulations set by governments and the relevant authorities, and universally, by ethics
Freedom of photography generally refers to photographs made in public places — streets, but parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and myriad other settings — often but not always featuring people, usually in candid situations, going about their everyday lives (Harris & Lester, 2001)
Fundamental question must be answered; for example ; does freedom of photography belong to the press in any aspects related to freedom of the press as long as there are picture values? Does press freedom imply some kind of press responsibility, and if so, what about photography? Or does press freedom mean freedom to the press to have access on photograph to individual privacy?
Summary
It is to our belief that freedom of photography should, and must be, enclave by the very least, rules and regulations set by governments and the relevant authorities, and universally, by ethics. These rules outline the least and the most minimum criteria and characteristics of doings that human beings should and should not do in order for them to be ethical. According to Merril (1975), ethics should provide the journalist certain basic principles or standards by which he can judge actions to be right or wrong, good or bad, responsible or irresponsible. Freedom of photography generally refers to photographs made in public places — streets, but parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and myriad other settings — often but not always featuring people, usually in candid situations, going about their everyday lives (Harris & Lester, 2001)
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