There is a worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, increasingly in the South East Asia Regions. This event discussed the struggle and the importance of independent journalism in SEA in light of the challenges. Also, Maria Ressa was announced as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate during the panel session! Watch this momentous occasion in the attached video below.
Organiser:
Active Vista, AJI Indonesia, Centre for Independent Journalism, DAKILA, FreedomFilmFest, Geramm and Rappler
Momentous Moment where Maria Ressa was announced as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NDMsYCEvnuU6a3kI2j8dUKMpMerYxG5/view?usp=sharing
Speakers/ Moderator:
Maria Ressa, Founder of Rappler
Steven Gan, Editor in Chief and Co Founder of Malaysiakini
Arif Zulkifli, CEO of Tempo Media
Ian Yee, Founder of The Fourth
Media Coverage:
Malaysiakini
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/594735
Free Malaysia Today
BFM:
