Myanmar migrants in Thailand face surge in hate speech, resentment
Social media platforms have been flooded by false claims that Myanmar migrant workers were demanding a 700-baht (S$28) minimum daily wage – almost twice that paid to Thais. One…
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Is internet speak here to stay?
Internet speak may be here to stay, but is it making what we want to say rather dull and monochromatic?
Malaysian cops detect five VIP deepfake videos linked to investment scams
The Securities Commission Malaysia said that it would, in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, take appropriate action against deepfake…
Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news, says survey
“Fake news manipulates public opinion, distorts democratic choices, and enables corrupt forces to maintain power,” an official said. He also warned about foreign interference…
Ad ban: Dawn
Pressure tactics will not force Dawn to abandon principled journalism.
Pakistan human rights commission alarmed at government withholding ads from some publications
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists had flayed the current government’s efforts to enact anti-media laws and target critical voices under the guise of stemming “fake…
Editors, don’t become PROs of proprietors
A prerequisite of being an editor—qualities far more important than his/her ability to write, edit, direct, lead, brief reporters, have a nose for stories, etc—is to have…
Media violence still rampant in Indonesia, latest index shows
Indonesia has recorded a slight improvement of 0.7 point in the latest Journalist Safety Index, but still ranks in the bottom two-fifths of the RSF's Press Freedom Index for last…
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…
Support for age limit in social media use among minors, but: The Jakarta Post
While the plan to restrict social media among minors is largely welcomed by the public, particularly parents, authorities should implement the upcoming policy with extra caution.