Strengthening solidarity on media viability, regulation and rights in Southeast Asia is a strategic initiative designed to address critical issues shaping the modern media landscape.
This mission focuses on pivotal areas, including the establishment of a media council, the transformation of digital media, representation of gender and diversity, coalition building and collective bargaining, provincial media development, and the organisation of digital and freelance media workers.
The delegation will visit prominent media and journalism institutions, such as the Indonesian Press Council, Legal Aid for the Press, and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), including its provincial branches.
Participants will also engage with key associations like Sindikasi and the Asosiasi Siber Media Indonesia (AMSI). To highlight innovative practices, the programme includes visits to cutting-edge, digital-first newsrooms such as Narasi, IDN Times, and Independen.
Collaborative journalism initiatives, including IndoLeaks, as well as gender-focused media networks like Konde, Magdalene, and the Forum Jurnalis Perempuan Indonesia, will also feature prominently in the itinerary.
This mission not only seeks to strengthen regional collaboration and foster knowledge-sharing but also provides a crucial platform to confront the pressing challenges facing the media industry. By addressing these issues, the initiative aims to ensure a media ecosystem that is resilient, inclusive, and adaptive to future transformations.
In parallel, the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) is holding discussions with representatives from the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) to develop specialised training programmes focused on legal issues related to journalism. Topics include laws governing the media, regulations on defamation and other relevant legislations.
The proposed training sessions are essential for equipping journalists with a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks that impact their work, ultimately empowering them to navigate challenges more effectively and uphold ethical journalism standards.
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