I was the organiser for the event. In conjunction with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2021, this event aimed to raise awareness of the contributions of journalists in keeping the powers in check and the need to tackle disinformation. This event feature the Founder of award winning media Malaysiakini, Premesh Chandran and Founder of Sarawak Report, Clare Rewcastle Brown - the main whistleblower of the 1MDB scandal
Organiser
Centre for Independent Journalism & Freedom Film Network (FFN) & Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM)
Panelists/ Moderator
Premesh Chandran | CEO and Co-Founder of Malaysiakini
Clare Rewcastle Brown | Founder of The Sarawak Report who activity involved in the uncovering the 1MDB scandal
Emmanuel Samarathisa | Executive Editor of The Vibes
Moderator: Zurairi A.R. | News Editor of Malay Mail
Media Coverage:
The Malaysian Insight
Malaysiakini