by GEOFFREY PAKIAM March 10th, 2008 Long characterised as authoritarian in popular culture, the Singaporean political context is actually far from straightforward. State-led industrial policy in favour of high-tech economic activities has created some opportunities…
by CHERIAN GEORGE March 2nd, 2008 The following commentary has been widely quoted – and misquoted. For those who lack the patience to read it closely – including, sadly, the international news agency Reuters –…
February 9th, 2008 To generate discussion on the unique ethical issues that confront journalism in Asia, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) and the Asia Media Forum (AMF) launched a blog site on…
by JOEL SIMON February 6th, 2008 This article is an extract from the Introduction to the book, Attacks on the Press in 2007, published by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Joel Simon is the executive…
February 5th, 2008 China has freed Ching Cheong, The Straits Times‘ Hong Kong-based correspondent who was jailed for alleged espionage activities in 2006, Chinese government officials said on Tuesday, reports ST Online. Ching’s ordeal is…
by CHERIAN GEORGE February 2nd, 2008 The PAP came to power at the high noon of media modernity. In the 1950s and 60s, the power of radio was already well established and television was arriving….
by IVAN CHEW February 1st, 2008 The Singapore Social Media Directory came about from the question: “Where can I look for blogs, especially those in Singapore?” We have Tomorrow.SG and Ping.SG, which are great at…
by CHERIAN GEORGE December 11th, 2007 A BBC poll across 14 developed and developing countries has placed Singapore near the bottom in public desire for press freedom. While 56% of the 11,000-plus respondents worldwide believed…
by CHERIAN GEORGE November 30th, 2007 A section for students of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU. This is the main path offered to journalism students. It prepares students for writing…
by SHYAM TEKWANI November 30th, 2007 A section for students of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU. A photojournalist does the same thing a reporter does, only the former uses a…