The Fake News Industry: Developments in SEA & Malaysia

Overview

Fake News has established itself as an industry that plagues the internet and news media, and has transitioned from a mere limited social nuisance to a broader threat to social harmony and peaceful political transitions.

This round table will discuss efforts to combat fake news, disinformation and misinformation by media, government and technology companies in Southeast Asia and Malaysia and its impact on Freedom of Expression during and after elections.

Registration

Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/Su5VNObNyqi7H5bx2

Partners

This event is jointly organised by Asia Centre, Gerakbudaya and School of Communications, Nottingham University Malaysia

Speakers:

The Event will be moderated by Professor Zaharom Nain, University of Nottingham, Malaysia

Speakers: Dr James Gomez, Chair, ASIA Centre
Jahabar Sadiq, Editor, The Malaysian Insight
Dr Sonia Randhawa, Director, Centre for Independent Journalism.
Dr Craig J Selby, Managing Director, Orchan Consulting Asia SDN BHD

Venue

Gerakbudaya, 2, Jalan Bukit 11/2, Seksyen 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Time

7.30-10pm Tuesday 16 April 2019