Policed state: Dawn
According to a recent statement made before the Sindh High Court on behalf of the ministry, the government feels it necessary to keep the ban on X in place because it considers…
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Two suspects arrested in arson case that killed North Sumatra journalist
The police are pursuing another individual who allegedly ordered the two arrested suspects to burn down the house of a journalist and his family in Karo regency, North Sumatra.…
Revised Chinese law sparks concerns over tighter news reporting controls during emergencies
The revision to the law passed on June 28 contained a new clause stating that local governments should “guide news media organisations and support them in reporting and control…
Pressure mounts for a full investigation into North Sumatra journalist’s death
Colleagues have flagged irregularities surrounding a fire that killed a journalist working for an outlet affiliated with the police and three family members at his home following…
Nation Group’s Krungthep Turakij launches AI reporter ‘KATIE’
The move strengthens Krungthep Turakij’s position as Thailand’s top economic, business and investment news channel with over 37 years of experience.
ASEAN, China mull plans to strengthen media ties
The government is actively developing and transforming digital infrastructure in the media and information sector by cooperating with strategic partner countries in the region to…
Philippines’ Inquirer, Malaysia’s Star Media Group, Indonesia’s KG Media launch Asia’s first A-EPIC
The A-Epic launch marks a watershed moment for the three media partners which are taking on a shared mission to drive influence of ESG principles in facilitating the region’s…
Indonesia’s threat to ban X for allowing porn may hurt digital economy and be ineffective: Experts
In an age of virtual private networks (VPNs) and other workarounds, simply disallowing access to parts of the internet might not be effective in getting Indonesians to stay away…
Taking criticism in good faith
Malaysia’s ranking in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index declined 34 places from 73rd in 2023. PM Anwar’s view of the index was rather dismissive, to say the least. It is a…
How foreign media covered Indian elections 2024, Modi’s 3rd win
In the past two days, international media has had its pages hued in orange as it reported the results of the Indian general elections, which saw their incumbent Prime Minister…