The rise of “fake news” laws across South East Asia
Serious concern as recently enacted “fake news” laws threaten media freedom across South East Asia.
Reporting Hate Speech, Terrorism & Violence in South East Asia
In March 2019, a group of journalists, media managers and press regulators from five countries in the Asia-Pacific region met in Kuala Lumpur to develop guidelines for journalists and media workers in South East Asia.
Webinar | Reporting hate speech and acts of terror in South East Asia
Join us on Monday 25 March for a webinar on “Developing relevant guidelines & codes of conduct to report hate speech and acts of terror for South East Asia”
Will reforms give Myanmar an independent public broadcaster?
For almost 55-years Myanmar’s military government controlled and curtailed the country’s media landscape. Now, with a newly elected government and promised reforms, there might be hope for an independent public broadcaster.