Category: Printed Media

Following is an interesting read extracted from the book that was launched at the Forum and Book Launch on “New Media and Democratization in Malaysia” December 5, 2008 at the KLSCAH auditorium, Kuala Lumpur. The forum had featured as keynote speaker Yang Berhormat NIK NAZMI NIK AHMAD. The occasion also witnessed the launch of a… Continue reading Extract from the book “Blogging and Democratization in Malaysia “

Looks into the presence of foreign news media in some countries in Southeast Asia. Data indicating the informational malnutrition in global staffing of journalists; Attention given to Thailand by the news media; Rank of Malaysia as a foreign newsgatherer; Download

The paper will discuss the methodology and practice of an Internet reception study in Malaysia. While its particular focus is on participant response to the online edition of the Malaysian Star newspaper (see <www.thestar.com.my>), of equal importance in our investigation is development of the cognitive theory derived from phenomenological hermeneutics informing the study.  Publication: 4th… Continue reading From Portal to Person An Asian Reception Study of Electronic ‘Fast News’ and Fun The Malaysian Star Newspaper Online

The Malaysian experience of preventing violence by balanced reporting instead of inciting articles and advocating Liberal Islam as a part of developmental journalism should be extended across border now. The Malaysian media has a responsibility to continue advocating Liberal Islam in the domestic scenario and the world arena alike. Only then will it be successful… Continue reading Media, Culture & Politics in Malaysia: The Role of the Fourth Estate to Promote Liberal Islam