Working together for the future of the news industry
We do not believe that the choice for Indonesia is between regulation and no regulation. Rather, it is about designing regulations that can work for all Indonesians.
Media
Elon Musk’s takeover floods Twitter with false information
Since the acquisition of Twitter in October by Elon Musk, there has reportedly been a remarkable surge in misinformation about climate change on the social media platform.
Indian tax probe of BBC a follow-up, not vindictive: Official
Tax officials searched BBC premises in New Delhi and Mumbai for a second day on Feb 15, remaining in the buildings late into the evening.
Indonesian news firms push for a rule on ads-revenue sharing and algorithm
Media players are pressing for the long-awaited media sustainability bill to include more responsibilities for big-tech platforms.
Tax officials raid BBC India offices after critical documentary
A spokesman for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accused the broadcaster of engaging in "anti-India propaganda" but also said the raids were lawful.
1,894 online accounts punished for spreading misinformation: Chinese internet regulator
Calling for netizens to improve the ability of distinguishing truth online, the authority also encouraged them to report incidents in order to help purify cyberspace.
Press freedom and its enemies
In Indonesia, as in many other parts of the world, media freedom continues to be under assault from many quarters.
Recruiters livestream for more talent as biz improves
Livestreaming, some of the recruiters said, is efficient and enterprises can meet growing business orders from home and abroad.
Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms
The regulation is expected to level the playing field between media and tech firms in terms of providing content and generating profit.
Social media is no saviour of journalism
Public engagement does not necessarily equal public interest, and certainly not public benefit.