Guidelines on Ethical and Responsible Reporting on Suicide

Check out the guidelines prepared by CIJ in collaboration with Befrienders KL on the importance of having ethical reporting on suicide. We aim to raise awareness amongst Malaysians on the importance of ethical and responsible reporting on suicide. #mediawewant
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International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)
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#FOEWATCH

In this week's #FOEWatchEye in speech bubble, we take a look at the government's strong stance on anti-vaxxers disseminating fake news through social messaging apps.
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The Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia (CIJ) is a non-profit organisation that aspires for a society that is democratic, just and free where all peoples will enjoy free media and the freedom to express, seek, and impart information.

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: More Needs to Be Done, More Needs to Change to Protect Journalists
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The What Say Youth podcast series is a youth-led initiative as a follow-up activity from the RTI Virtual Camp held in April 2021. This podcast series is created by ‘Triple Expresso’, a team of 3 young women, discussing current social issues with special guests from the youth activism scene, media, and more.

Latest podcast: Episode Four | International Podcast Day

In conjunction with International Podcast Day on Sept 30, What Say Youth had a great session with Brandon Ho, a TV host, emcee and also a podcaster. They also looked into his podcasting journey and the podcast industry in Malaysia.

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Guidelines on Ethical and Responsible Reporting on Suicide

Check out the guidelines prepared by CIJ in collaboration with Befrienders KL on the importance of having ethical reporting on suicide. We aim to raise awareness amongst Malaysians on the importance of ethical and responsible reporting on suicide. #mediawewant
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Kita Berhak Tahu

International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) | 28 September 2021
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Check out our weekly freedom of expression watch!
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Annual Report 2020

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Emergency

Increased military presence? Suspension of Parliament? More arbitrary arrests and infringements on our freedom of expression? We're putting our foot down. Check out what we've been doing to protest Emergency 2021.
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COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and more public spaces begin closing their doors, the question of protecting our freedom of expression and speech arises. Check out what we have been doing to ensure our fundamental and constitutional rights are respected.
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“Access to Information is about How We can Live our Lives Better”
Gayathry VenkiteswaranAssistant Professor on Media and Politics at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and former CIJ Executive Director
“Access to Information is about How We can Live our Lives Better”
Gayathry VenkiteswaranAssistant Professor on Media and Politics at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and former CIJ Executive Director
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International Day for Universal Access to Information Forum 2022 – Briefing Notes
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International Day for Universal Access to Information Forum 2022 in Malaysia
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