Asia takes steps to combat fake news
Malaysia’s new fake news bill is not the first attempt by Asian countries to tackle the fake news problem. Malaysia tabled a new Bill in Parliament on Monday (March 28) to…
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India’s two main parties spar over data breach
Congress Party accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official app of leaking data. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the…
Asian nations wary after Cambridge Analytica revelations
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned. While the United States drags its…
Elections in Asia are not a cure-all, panel says
Elections being held across Asia this year and next will not be a panacea to the region’s ills, a panel of experts concluded. With elections due in Bangladesh, Cambodia,…
In a democracy, you must learn to tolerate
An editorial by Shakhawat Liton in the Daily Star looks at the role that media must play in a thriving democracy and its place in holding those in power accountable. The above…
Malaysia’s fake news law will not be confined to political space
Proposed laws to curb the spread of fake news will not be confined to political space says government. The proposed laws to curb fake news will apply to all and is not confined to…
Is press freedom under threat in Asia?
In a year noted for excellent journalism, 2017 also saw remarkable attacks on the media – oftentimes from those holding the highest office. From the arrests and murder of…
India unveils Modicare, world’s biggest healthcare scheme for poor
With an eye on the 2018 general elections, India unveiled Modicare – the world’s biggest healthcare scheme. Up to half a billion people will benefit from the National…