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We can expect that during Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15), hate speech will increase especially on social media. These tactics are frequently used to control narratives and influence public understanding of key issues.
Hate speech is problematic. It distracts and diverts attention from solution-focused thinking. And it increases the potential for harm against individuals and marginalised communities.
Hence, the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is conducting a hate-speech monitoring project for GE15.
Our aim is to provide a counter-response to hate-based narratives prior to and during GE15, and to enable citizens to respond more effectively when they encounter hate speech.
Why are we monitoring hate speech during elections?
benefit 1
To promote an environment for healthier election campaigning on social media
benefit 2
To mitigate the spread of hate speech on social media, especially those targeting certain individuals and groups
benefit 2
To mitigate the spread of hate speech on social media, especially those targeting certain individuals and groups
benefit 2
To mitigate the spread of hate speech on social media, especially those targeting certain individuals and groups
The project has two parts:
To expose sources and patterns of hate speech and toxic rhetoric by key actors on social media. Netizens can contribute to this monitoring by reporting hate speech here.
To promote evidence-based narratives so that public understanding of an issue is not held hostage by hate speech. These rapid responses will hopefully also make it easier for citizens to counter hate speech when they encounter it.
The project’s guiding principles are:
- Impartiality
- Systematic, comprehensive and accurate collection and analysis of data and information
- Right to political participation
- Right to information
- Right to effective legal remedy
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of opinion
- Freedom of assembly
The project is a collaboration with:
Supported by the National Democratic Institute.
