Asean media outlets urge more vigorous self-regulation
By WASAMON AUDJARINT, 
STELLA DAVIES 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- MEDIA SELF-REGULATION remains the best practice to promote industry ethics in Asean while maintaining press freedom, journalists heard yesterday, but political and social challenges have kept outlets in several countries from realising that goal.

 

Representatives from regional press councils yesterday voiced concerns about the industry at a panel discussion hosted by the Southeast Asian Press Alliance.

 

They also shared experiences as “watchdogs of the watchdogs”, describing how the media industry as a vital public service was also interested in reviewing its own performance.

 

Journalists from Myanmar, Bangladesh, East Timor, the Philippines and Thailand joined the panel.

 

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" Watchdogs of the watchdogs” . Is this truly possible when some media organisations self censor other organisations in their news. Difficult to always cross assess.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

“watchdogs of the watchdogs”

 

I know a guy with a funny haircut a few countries northwards who would like this one

 

Seems like we won't see the end of tunnel soon

Asian nations always yammer about self-control in the media to bolster "freedom of speech." What they mean is, you can say anything you want except anything we don't like--then you get fined or go to prison. China is the worst offender.