Press freedom

A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.

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If we criminalise, dismiss, or sideline journalism that tells inconvenient truths, we will destroy our capacity for sensible public debate.

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The next generation of news consumers in Indonesia don’t trust the media. Fixing the problem might require a re-think of how news is written and delivered.

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In Malaysia’s post-truth era, information overload and manipulation hinder informed decision-making, demanding media literacy solutions.

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The Indian government is weaponising ‘national interest’ measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.

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Print and electronic media are coping admirably with the upheavals being wrought by social media.

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Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.

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Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever.

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News outlets relied for so long on advertising to sustain them, they could never recover once it went elsewhere.

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Two recent high profile defamation cases have shone a spotlight on the media’s use of the truth defence in Australia.

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This year is vital for democracy and AI is already wreaking havoc on a news landscape struggling to cope. Smart, proactive legislation could provide protection.

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