Nearly 440 investigative and data journalists from across Asia convened in Seoul, South Korea this morning — the largest ever gathering of investigative journalists in the region. The conference kicked off with discussions about how the profession is under threat in the region. Continue Reading →
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Malaysia: After Decades of Autocracy, How Do You Rebuild a Free Press?
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Now that the dust has settled following Malaysia’s unprecedented election result in May, which saw the Barisan Nasional coalition ousted for the first time in the country’s history, journalists want the new Pakatan Harapan government to realize promises made during the heat of the campaign. Malaysian journalists share what changes they would like to see to government rules, regulations and policies that have long impacted their work. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, freedom of information, Mahathir, Malalysia, News lens, Official Secrets Act, Press Freedom
Pakistan: Military Behind Decline of Press Freedom Thru Violence, Intimidation
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Although killings of journalists in Pakistan have declined, so too has press freedom, according to Acts of Intimidation: Silencing the Press in Pakistan, a report this month by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, military, Pakistan
IJAsia18 Sells Out!
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Thanks to an overwhelming response by Asia’s journalists, the third Asian Investigative Journalism Conference is now sold out. We expect over 400 journalists, press freedom advocates, media lawyers, scholars, and security experts from nearly 50 countries to join us in Seoul on October 5-7.
Still interested in attending? You can get on our waiting list. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News
Thailand Foreign Correspondents Club Statement on Banning of Myanmar Program
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The professional membership of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Thai authorities to shut down a planned discussion about a hard-hitting report by the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar released last month. The report recommended prosecution of Myanmar’s military leaders for alleged genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in ethnic minority areas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, banning, Censorship, FCCT, Myanmar, Press Freedom, Thailand, war crimes
Political Cartoonist Zunar to Keynote IJAsia18 in Seoul
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Famed Malaysian political cartoonist Zunar will keynote the 3rd Asian Investigative Journalism Conference this October 6 in Seoul, South Korea. A cartoonist since 1973, Zunar (Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque) has attracted international attention for his sharp satirical humor. The cartoonist brings the heart of an investigative journalist to his craft, digging into the corrupt acts of senior officials and other abuses of power. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Asian Investigative Journalism Conferece, IJAsia18, Zunar
One-on-One Mentoring at IJAsia18: Data Journalism and Sustainable Journalism
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GIJN is excited to offer one-on-one mentoring on data journalism and sustainable journalism practices at the upcoming Asian Investigative Journalism Conference in Seoul this October 5-7. These special sessions are in addition to our regular panels and workshops, and are designed to give personalized feedback and advice on the challenges you and your organization face. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, data journalism, sustainability
Cambodia’s Relentless Clamp Down on Press Freedom
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Cambodia’s media climate was once among the freest in Southeast Asia, but in the past year Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government has shut down more than 30 radio stations, ejected international nongovernmental organizations promoting democracy and press freedom, jailed journalists and enacted restrictive laws curtailing the media’s freedom of expression. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Cambodia, Cambodia Daily, freedom of expression, human rights, media law, Press Freedom, Reporters Without Borders
One Man’s Mission to Spread Data Journalism Across Southeast Asia
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Despite increasing state-control, violence against journalists and other threats to press freedom, Southeast Asian journalists are increasingly delving into data journalism and other forms of innovative storytelling and creating a greater impact than ever before — thanks in no small part to Malaysian data journalist Kuang Keng Kuek Ser. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, data journalism, data journalism workshop, data visualisation, data-driven journalism, media development, Southeast Asia, training
They Won’t Back Down: Kazakhstan’s Feisty Newspaper
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Three years after recovering from an attempt on his life, journalist Lukpan Akhmedyarov ditched his day job and began running a business. But he soon felt the itch to return. “I discovered that in an unfree country it is easier to be a journalist than it is to be an entrepreneur,”Akhmedyarov said. “At least we have a lot to write about.”
“Our entire staff of reporters was detained. They even took our intern.”Journalism has never been easy in Kazakhstan. Continue Reading →