The first 20 years of the century witnessed the explosion of digital media to the point of its ubiquity today. How is the digital revolution impacting the media industry - and how will it shape the future of journalism and the media landscape? We discuss this with Prof. Suzanne Franks, Head of the Journalism Department at City, University of London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the government fielding debt and liabilities to the tune of over RM1 trillion, the question of how they're going to raise funds is ever-present. On Pressing Matters today, we speak to P.Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about a hypothetical scenario he wrote about, in which the government listed national oil company Petroliam Nasional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We look back at compelling stories told to us on the show in 2019. From investigative journalism in transborder crime to fake news legislation to the state of the Malaysian media industry, we covered a broad range of issues - and here are some of the highlights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Malaysian media industry has been hard hit post-GE14, as traditional media outlets struggle to stay afloat. Meanwhile, journalists and media staff are bearing the brunt of the shrinking industry, with thousands of jobs lost over the last six months. We speak to representatives of the NUJ and GeraMM on how journalists are coping with the changing landscape and whether the media industry can be revamped for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The Malaysian media industry has been hard hit post-GE14, as traditional media outlets struggle to stay afloat. Meanwhile, journalists and media staff are bearing the brunt of the shrinking industry, with thousands of jobs lost over the last six months. We speak to representatives of the NUJ and GeraMM on how journalists are coping with the changing landscape and whether the media industry can be revamped for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
2019 has been a landmark year for Malaysia, as the Pakatan Harapan government settled into only its second year in power. To explore some of the main media stories this year, on Pressing Matters we speak with Keith Kam, Head of the BFM News team, to talk about a changing media landscape, political upheaval, and some of the new policies introduced in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019 has been a landmark year for Malaysia, as the Pakatan Harapan government settled into only its second year in power. To explore some of the main media stories this year, on Pressing Matters we speak with Keith Kam, Head of the BFM News team, to talk about a changing media landscape, political upheaval, and some of the new policies introduced in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Pressing Matters today, in line with International Anti-Corruption Day we take a look at the important role the media plays as a watchdog, to shine a light on corrupt practices. To do that, we speak to Gayathry Venkiteswaran, Assistant Professor of Media and Communications at the University of Nottingham, about the repositioning of the Malaysian media post-GE14, laws that impede good journalism, and the prospective Malaysian Media Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The Pan Borneo Highway is described as an economic game-changer for the people of Sabah and Sarawak by enhancing connectivity in a part of Malaysia that’s long been difficult to access. But economic development rarely comes without cost to the environment; and that’s what environmental journalist John C. Cannon set to explore in a series of articles covering the Pan Borneo Highway for the online news portal, Mongabay.com. Read his six-part series here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Pan Borneo Highway is described as an economic game-changer for the people of Sabah and Sarawak by enhancing connectivity in a part of Malaysia that’s long been difficult to access. But economic development rarely comes without cost to the environment; and that’s what environmental journalist John C. Cannon set to explore in a series of articles covering the Pan Borneo Highway for the online news portal, Mongabay.com. Read his six-part series here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
While Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen aims to project a humble and patriotic persona, his family members and close associates have been more willing to showcase lavish lifestyles abroad. We speak to Reuters’ Special Correspondent Clare Baldwin on an article she co-authored tracing the financial assets of Cambodia’s wealthy to overseas havens, including Cyprus. Read the full report here: Khmer Riche - How relatives and allies of Cambodia's leader amassed wealth overseas. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Joyce Goh, Senior Editor at The Edge reviews her exclusive no holds barred interview with CEO of Allianz Malaysia, Zakri Khir focusing on M&A's in the insurance space and how distrust remains a problem. We also ask her about her op-ed piece on maternity leave that dispels all notions that it is just an extended holiday spent watching netflix and drinking boba tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Continuing our spotlight on Budget 2020, on Pressing Matters today we speak to veteran journalist Keith Kam, head of the BFM News Team, and Dhanya Nair, BFM News reporter, about their experience covering the budget tabling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The mismatch between supply and demand in the property sector has no easy solution. This morning, we speak to P.Gunasegaram, the new editor-in-chief of Focus Malaysia, about housing schemes, 'bankable' consumers, and the upcoming Budget 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thum Ping Tjin, Managing Director of New Naratif (spelt with a F), is a South-East Asian internet portal promoting in-depth evidence-based journalism, focusing on various issues facing the people of the region using a novel subscription model. He also tells us if the region is improving or regressing in terms of press freedom and what more can be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The illegal wildlife trade is alive and well in the jungles of Malaysia; something that Freelance Producer Ushar Daniele shines a spotlight on as part of the Channel News Asia series 'The Dark Web'. We speak to Ushar about her experience infiltrating social media groups of illegal wildlife traders, and how rare animals actually exchange hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the prosecution stage of the SRC International trial wraps up and we head into the start of the 1MDB Trial, we catch up with Yvonne Lim and Raevathi Supramaniam, producers of the Malaysian Insight about the podcast, the People Vs. Najib Razak, court reporting, and their plans for the other high-profile court cases scheduled to begin here in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mohsin Abdullah, contributing editor at The Edge talks about UNDI 18 and who actually benefits from this bill. We also discuss in detail the call for Tun Mahathir to stay on as a full term PM by PAS and also the new "besties" in town - Umno and PAS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mohsin Abdullah, contributing editor at The Edge talks about UNDI 18 and who actually benefits from this bill. We also discuss in detail the call for Tun Mahathir to stay on as a full term PM by PAS and also the new "besties" in town - Umno and PAS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sex video scandal which rocked PKR to its foundations has exposed deep fractures within Parti Keadilan Rakyat. What does this spell for the party as the heat ramps up towards GE15? How have relations cooled between Party Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and PM-in-waiting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? To discuss this, we speak with independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram, for his thoughts on PKR's future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The sex video scandal which rocked PKR to its foundations has exposed deep fractures within Parti Keadilan Rakyat. What does this spell for the party as the heat ramps up towards GE15? How have relations cooled between Party Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and PM-in-waiting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? To discuss this, we speak with independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram, for his thoughts on PKR's future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
When R.AGE released their documentary on drug syndicates operating in Malaysia, it shone a light on the shockingly high numbers of Malaysian drug mules languishing in Hong Kong's prison system. On today's Pressing Matters, we speak to two journalists from the R.AGE Team, about how they got wind of the story, their experience dealing with victim's families, as well as the challenges they faced in the course of the investigation. *Names used in this interview have been altered for security reasons...
When R.AGE released their documentary on drug syndicates operating in Malaysia, it shone a light on the shockingly high numbers of Malaysian drug mules languishing in Hong Kong's prison system. On today's Pressing Matters, we speak to two journalists from the R.AGE Team, about how they got wind of the story, their experience dealing with victim's families, as well as the challenges they faced in the course of the investigation. *Names used in this interview have been altered for security reasons...
Zaharah Othman has spent forty years as a contributor to the New Straits Times, from her home base of London. On Pressing Matters today, we talk about her experience in the BBC's Malay Service, changing trends in journalism, and her passion- telling stories about people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
