IFJ Asia-Pacific

21/11/2024

🇭🇰 : Over 1,300 days since the formal registration of charges, 45 defendants, including two trade union leaders and two former journalists, were sentenced to multiple years in prison in the city’s highest profile National Security Law trial to date. IFJ - International Federation of Journalists

Over 1,300 days since the formal registration of charges, 45 defendants, including two trade union leaders and two former journalists, were sentenced to multiple years in prison in the city’s highest profile National Security Law trial to date. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) str...

15/11/2024

🇲🇻: A controversial new bill introduced to the Maldivian Parliament is seeking to establish a new government-influenced commission, responsible for press accreditation and the authority to impose fines on journalists and media outlets.

A controversial new bill introduced to the Maldivian Parliament is seeking to establish a new government-influenced commission, responsible for press accreditation and the authority to impose fines on journalists and media outlets. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliat...

15/11/2024

📢The IFJ's South Asia Bulletin for November 2024 is out now 🌏
Key stories: New Taliban restrictions and shutdowns further constricting media in Afghanistan - Rampant impunity for crimes against journalists across South Asia - A controversial media council bill presented to Maldives parliament - Leadership training for young journalists in Sri Lanka.
Read the full bulletin 👇
https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/newsletters/detail/ifj-south-asia-media-bulletin-november-2024/category/newsletter

14/11/2024

✨ What a night! The National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia Diamond Jubilee Gala on November 12 was an unforgettable celebration of 62 years of journalism excellence, resilience, and unity! Journalists, supporters, and special guests from across Malaysia and beyond gathered to honour the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future of the Malaysian media community.

With Uyaina Arshad as host, stellar performances by Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza and Nadeera, and awards presented from Young Digital Star to Lifetime Achievement—we commemorated the importance of a free and independent media.

Thank you to everyone who made this evening so special, and to European Commission for its support under the IFJ-EC project ' Strengthening Malaysia's Media for Change'! 🖊️💫

Photo credit: NUJM / Chan Tak Kong

13/11/2024

Congratulations to all panelists, organisers, and attendees who made the Malaysia Media Summit 2024 a resounding success! 🎉 Yesterday's event brought together journalists, union leaders, and media professionals from across Malaysia and beyond for a powerful dialogue on securing a sustainable, independent future for media in the digital age. From insightful discussions on technology's impact to the vital role of unions in defending press freedom and workers’ rights, it was a day of collaboration, inspiration, and action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to our partners National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia and Geramm, and the support from European Commission European Union in Malaysia. Together, we’re shaping the future of Malaysian media.

Photo credit: NUJM / Asyraf Hamzah

11/11/2024

The Malaysia Media Summit 2024 will offer a second panel discussion on "The Future of Free Media: Survival, Sustainability, and Digital Innovation." As the media industry faces rapid transformation, this panel will explore how news organizations can adapt to a digital-first world while maintaining independence, integrity, and sustainability.

🔍 Key Topics to be Discussed:
- How can media outlets embrace technology to stay relevant and sustainable in a rapidly changing landscape?
- What lessons can media organizations learn from the pandemic’s impact on revenue models, and what funding strategies work in the post-COVID world?
- How are emerging technologies reshaping journalism, and what ethical considerations should be top of mind?
- What are the challenges of working with tech giants like Google and Facebook, and how can media regain control of content and revenue?

📢 Join Us at the Malaysia Media Summit 2024: Future of MYMedia - The Price for a Free Press in the Digital Age
🗓 Date: November 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 11.30am to 4.30pm
📍 Location: World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur

🔗 https://dcevent.cfd/mymediasummit24/
Last chance to REGISTER☝ and be part of this critical conversation on the future of media and the role of unions in safeguarding democratic values. Let’s unite to protect press freedom, advocate for journalist welfare, and ensure a thriving, independent media ecosystem.

The Malaysia Media Summit 2024 is hosted by National Union of Journalists Peninsula Malaysia (NUJM), Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Asia Pacific, with support from the European Commission (EC), and brings together local and regional journalists, media professionals and academics to discuss current obstacles and opportunities of the future of Malaysian media.

11/11/2024

📢 Join Us at the Malaysia Media Summit 2024: Future of MYMedia - The Price for a Free Press in the Digital Age
🗓 Date: November 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 11.30am to 4.30pm
📍 Location: World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysia Media Summit 2024 kicks off with an important panel discussion on the role of unions in protecting both worker rights and a free, independent media. With the theme “Safeguarding Worker Rights and a Free and Functioning Media for All,” this session will address the intersection of labor rights, media freedom, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.

🔍 Topics to be Discussed:
- The role of unions in protecting freedom of expression and journalists’ rights
- How unions can adapt to digital disruption and engage the next generation of media workers?
- Addressing the precarious working conditions of freelancers and independent media professionals.
- Creating a gender diversity agenda for unions and media
- Local and global examples of union efforts to protect journalists and strengthen independent media.

🔗 https://dcevent.cfd/mymediasummit24/
Last chance to REGISTER☝ and be part of this critical conversation on the future of media and the role of unions in safeguarding democratic values. Let’s unite to protect press freedom, advocate for journalist welfare, and ensure a thriving, independent media ecosystem.

The Malaysia Media Summit 2024 is hosted by National Union of Journalists Peninsula Malaysia (NUJM), Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Asia Pacific, with support from the European Commission (EC), and brings together local and regional journalists, media professionals and academics to discuss current obstacles and opportunities of the future of Malaysian media.

11/11/2024

🇵🇭: For the first time since her February 2020 arrest, journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testified on illegal firearm possession and terrorist financing charges on November 11 in Tacloban in eastern Visayas.

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines IFJ - International Federation of Journalists

For the first time since her February 2020 arrest, journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testified on November 11 in Tacloban in eastern Visayas. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in calling for Cumpio’s imme...

05/11/2024

🇵🇼: Publisher Leilani Reklai of the Island Times newspaper has been accused of publishing ‘harmful misinformation’ in a civil lawsuit registered by Palau’s largest corporation, the Surangel & Sons Company, on October 31.

Publisher Leilani Reklai of the Island Times newspaper has been accused of publishing ‘harmful misinformation’ in a civil lawsuit registered by Palau’s largest corporation, the Surangel & Sons Company, on October 31. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the company's ...

05/11/2024

🇭🇰 - Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) Chairperson Selina Cheng has made a statement to police regarding systemic attacks towards her family on October 30. The Hong Kong Crime Unit have urged individuals to come forward.

A Hong Kong police crime unit has taken over an investigation into reported online and offline harassment and intimidation of journalists from at least 13 media outlets, a press group has said. Sel…

05/11/2024

🇵🇰 - Muzaffargarh police have arrested four suspects involved in the killing of journalist Mehr Ishfaq Sial on October 30. Sial was killed in Punjab on May 23 earlier this year, after exposing a department official's corrupt practices in the media.

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01/11/2024

On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2, IFJ calls on governments worldwide and the international community to end the rampant culture of impunity and ensure the safety and security of journalists in accordance with international law. In 2024 alone, IFJ has recorded targeted killing of journalists in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines, India, and Indonesia within the Asia-Pacific region.

01/11/2024

📢 IFJ Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin – November 2024 🌏
Spotlighting Cambodia’s intensified crackdown on press freedom with the detainment of independent journalist Mech Dara, calls for amendments to Korea's Broadcasting Act, IFJ's Rewriting the Story Training in Kuala Lumpur, a campaign for gender equality in Pakistan's media, and discussions on journalism in the digital age in the Maldives. Read more 👇

The IFJ's Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin for November 2024 highlights Cambodia’s intensified crackdown on press freedom with the detainment of independent journalist Mech Dara, calls for amendments to Korea's Broadcasting Act, IFJ's Rewriting the Story Training in Kuala Lumpur, a campaign for gend...

31/10/2024

🇱🇰 - Batticaloa-based Tamil journalist Selvakumar Nilanthan was arrested on October 21 for his reporting on protests against alleged corrupt activity involving a local Sri Lankan government official in 2020, spending a night in an Eravur police cell. IFJ - International Federation of Journalists

Batticaloa-based Tamil journalist Selvakumar Nilanthan was arrested on October 21 for his reporting on protests against alleged corrupt activity involving a local Sri Lankan government official in 2020, spending a night in an Eravur police cell. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) join...

29/10/2024

🇰🇭 - Award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara was released on bail on October 24, a day after he issued a public apology. IFJ has condemned this arrest and calls on the Cambodian government to stop the unjust jailing of journalists.

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Cambodian journalist Mech Dara was released on bail Thursday, a day after he issued a public apology on a state media outlet. Authorities alleged that Dara's social media posts could 'disturb social s...

25/10/2024

🚨 MALAYSIA MEDIA SUMMIT 2024 🚨

📅 12 NOVEMBER 2024
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 WORLD TRADE CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR

Join us at the Future of MYMedia – The Price of a Free Press in the Digital Age, where top journalists, media professionals, and academics will explore key issues shaping Malaysian media.

From unions safeguarding press freedom and workers’ rights to the impact of AI and digital platforms, this summit covers the survival of independent media in the digital age. 🌐📰

Brought to you by NUJM, Geramm, IFJ Asia-Pacific, and funded by the (EC), this is your chance to engage in vital discussions on the future of Malaysian media!

⚠️ RSVP by 1st November – Limited seats available!

👉 Click the link https://dcevent.cfd/mymediasummit24/ to secure your spot today!

24/10/2024

🇵🇭 - Female radio anchor Maria Vilma Rodriguez was killed after unknown assailants shot her at a store near her home in Zamboanga City on the southern island of Mindanao on October 22.

Female radio anchor Maria Vilma Rodriguez was killed after unknown assailants shot her at a store near her home in Zamboanga City on the southern island of Mindanao on October 22. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippi...