Join In Case You Missed It for one last trip of discovery and wonder around the region. Brought to you by Asia Calling. 0:34 - Asia Calling 1 - Thailand adopts a new approach in tackling drug problems 7:41 - Asia Calling 2 - Hong Kong's dwindling economy 15:04 - Asia Calling 3 - The passing of a revered King in Thailand 22:34 - Asia Calling 4 - A former Timor Leste guerrilla fighter continues her fight through different means 27:20 - Asia Calling 5 - New Delhi celebrates World Homeless...

Join In Case You Missed It this week as we travel across the region for stories told from unique perspectives. Brought to you by our friend from Asia Calling. 0:35 - Asia Calling 1 - India's alcohol ban causes more problems 7:24 - Asia Calling 2 - A would-be jihadist change his mind 14:16 - Asia Calling 3 - Afghans come to term with a notorious warlord 21:05 - Asia Calling 4 - Cirompang's self-sufficient harvest 27:03 - Asia Calling 5 - Haenyeo from Jeju Island

Last month, the UN Human Rights Council agreed, by consensus, to an improved resolution in their aim to protect journalists. Some of the provisions include calls on all states "to release arbitrarily detained journalist, and "to not interfere with the use of encryption and digital security tools that enable anonymity." This latest resolution is considered ground-breaking, to some, but will it receive the backing of the states? Or will it be the same old case of "all talk and no action?" In...

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte's first one hundred days is marked with his crusade on drugs. Caught in the crossfire are journalists, who received death threats for their reports on the issue. With a dark history in its treatment of practicing journalists, how is the country coping with this latest controversy? We speak to a representative from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) to gauge the temperature in the Philippines. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:28 - Asia...

Asia has always been very receptive to cultural diversity and mobility. Tune in to In Case You Missed It this week for a sample of those traits. Brought to you only by Asia Calling. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:36 - Asia Calling 1 - Duterte's extreme war on drugs in the Philippines 9:11 - Asia Calling 2 - Omelettes are a huge hit in India 15:02 - Asia Calling 3 - Mining causes environmental damages in Philippines 22:46 - Asia Calling 4 - Unique initiative to help Indonesian...

Chris Lau, a budding journalist, received his first exposure to a conflict zone when he went backpacking in Afghanistan. Little did he know that the experience was his calling to be a war journalist. Since that escapade, he has visited many more war and conflict zones in the region, to help tell the stories of the people there, to the world. In Case You Missed It speaks to him to hear how he got there. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:15 - Asia Calling 1 - Fear of failure drives...

How did it feel like to be home, and yet, not accepted? That's exactly what Afghan refugees faced, when they returned years after escaping the war in their country. Listen to that, and many more regional stories from Asia Calling, brought to you by Kantor Berita Radio 68H. 0:37 - Asia Calling 1 - Irom Sharmila broke her fast after a 16-year hunger strike 8:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Thailand drafted a new constitution again 16:10 - Asia Calling 3 - Afghan refugees return home 22:48 - Asia...

This week, former managing editor of NPR News, John Dinges shares the inner workings of a radio newsroom, from grabbing the attention of listeners through engaging content, to coping with the shift in how radio is consumed in this day and age. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:24 - Asia Calling 1 - Illegal gold mining in Lombok 8:26 - Asia Calling 2 - Ambon recovers from a long-standing religious conflict 15:18 - Radio Journalism - Theater of the Mind This episode was produced by...

For students looking to be a part of the media industry, a solid foundation in media education is a necessity to ensure their survivability. But, what exactly is the approach taken by our media educators here to prepare our students? Is the emphasis more theoretical, or practical, in nature? And how do they align the syllabi to cope with the ever-changing nature of the media industry? In Case You Missed It explores. Here are the segments of the show: 0:57 - Asia Calling 1 - Youths from...

Find out how Philippines is trying to enforce a law on emergency relief for children, and the craze in India surrounding Rajinikanth's latest film, Kabali, among others, in this week's episode of In Case You Missed It, brought to you by Asia Calling. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:43 - Asia Calling 1 - Philippines enacts a law on emergency relief for children 6:45 - Asia Calling 2 - Grassroots support for sexual abuse victims in Indonesia 14:34 - Asia Calling 3 - Humanitarian...

Sometimes, reading the newspaper can evoke a strong sense of Déjà vu. Different news outlets carry the same story, using the same angle. It's almost as if the journalists huddled together and decided on the pieces of information to go with, in order to make the story uniform. And that is pack journalism: when news reporting becomes homogenous, and there is a distinct lack of original thought or initiative. In this episode of ICYMI, we explore how pack journalism influences reporting. Here...

Apart from selling products or services, advertisements have a huge role to play in the financial sustainability of media organisations. This week, In Case You Missed It explores the symbiotic relationship between advertisers and media companies, and how they need one another for their survival. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:07 - Asia Calling 1 - Sexual violence against women in Burma 6:35 - Asia Calling 2 - Journalists are intimidated in Thailand 15:33 - Advertising and...

Sit back, relax and listen to our collection of regional stories across Asia, brought to you by our friends from Asia Calling. The curation includes the story of a Syrian refugee in South Korea, and the recent international court ruling on South China Sea. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:33 - Asia Calling 1 - Syrian refugees want recognition in South Korea 7:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Mining industries are killing migrant workers in India 13:23 - Asia Calling 3 - Turmoil in Kashmir...

In the days of our forefathers, activism was defined as people congregating in a physical space and fighting for a common cause, be it through marches or sit-ins. These days, activism has taken new forms including on social media, either through hashtags, online petitions or Facebook pages. While the immediate effectiveness of social media activism has been proven in recent history, such as during the Arab Spring, the question that still lingers is, is social media activism sustainable once...

Crime journalism can be considered one of the grittiest beats in the profession. It comes with its own set of risks, and a totally different set of skills. From building a rapport with authorities and sourcing information from the public, to speaking to family members of the victims, the job is indeed challenging. This week on In Case You Missed It, we speak to a former crime journalist to hear his stories. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:10 - Asia Calling 1 - China plays its part...

Have you ever wondered how stories in the news gain a certain traction, go through a whirlwind of media coverage, only to slowly trickle down in the end? This week, we explore how journalists determine the "newsworthiness" of a story, and the life cycle it goes through before it eventually expires. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:16 - Asia Calling 1 - Persons of interest go missing in Thailand 9:04 - Asia Calling 2 - India tries to reduce its air pollution levels 16:01 - Does...

Asia has never failed to deliver when it comes to surprises. Join Asia Calling this week as they attended a poetry festival for children in India, and the annual ASEAN Literary Festival in Jakarta, among other interesting places across the region. Brought to you by our friend from Kantor Berita Radio 68H. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:38 - Asia Calling 1 - Pakistan abuses its capital punishment law 7:43 - Asia Calling 2 - Poetry festival for children in India 15:00 - Asia...

It’s a common perception that youth seem uninterested or uneducated when it comes to the news, despite being “born digital” and proficient in social media platforms. In this week’s episode, we explore news and media literacy among youths. Is this a fair assumption? And if so, is it due to lack of exposure or awareness? Here are the segments of the episode: 1:29 - Asia Calling 1 - Indonesia protects its waters 9:44 - Asia Calling 2 - India faces worst water crisis in decades 17:12 -...

These days, news travels faster mostly on the internet, and less so through the conventional, print media. Recognising this, a lot of print media organisations are trying to make their presence felt on the World Wide Web. However, the shift is not as simple as it seems. While others are struggling to juggle between both, some found the right formula to make it work. This week, we speak to Taz, a media organisation from Germany that is learning the ropes of both mediums, and gaining the right...

Armed with a camera and sharp lenses, photojournalists play a crucial role in capturing compelling moments that help the public visualise the news. It is not an easy job, especially as it requires quick reflexes and sharp eyes to capture a good photo. But, what does a photog consider as a good photo? We speak to a photojournalist to get an insight into the trade, as well as the challenges that come their way, especially in this day and age of social media. Here are the segments of the...

Recently, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a press freedom watchdog group based in New York, was denied consultative status at the United Nations. Without the accreditation, CPJ is unable to access U.N. bodies and processes, hindering their ability to contribute more to the issues surrounding media and human rights. This week, we speak to a representative from the CPJ to get their side of the story. We also get an update to the number of journalists killed this year in their line...

The trend of political dominance of a coalition or a party in the states of East Malaysia continues with the recently concluded Sarawak State Election. And the pattern cuts across various states in Peninsular Malaysia too. Is competitive election simply not possible in these states? What are the factors that influence their political dominance? We explore, starting with Sarawak, and then the Peninsular. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:10 - Asia Calling 1 - Pakistan feels the...

It is often said that censorship and the freedom of the press are the battles journalists have to fight in their line of work. Little did we know that they too, have to fight battles at their workplace. Cases of unpaid salary, unfair retrenchments and many other employment issues have affected our journalists here. Are they properly protected? Who's championing their rights, in this case? We explore. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:20 - Asia Calling 1 - Urban Street Art Festival...

This week, we follow Asia Calling across South East Asia, to explore the various intricacies within the region. In India, a group of children have started their own newspaper. While in the Philippines, the country's national bird is endangered, after a wildfire razed a forest in Mount Apo. All that and more from Kantor Berita Radio 68H. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:37 - Asia Calling 1 - Domestic Violence in Indonesia 6:03 - Asia Calling 2 - A children group starts a...

Business journalism has a large role to play in the economic landscape of a country. This is especially true when its reporting can affect investors' sentiments, and the stock market, among others. This week, we go behind those charts, jargons and numbers, to learn more about how business journalism works. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:30 - Asia Calling 1 - Environmentalists defy the odds in the Philippines 9:19 - Asia Calling 2 - A female athlete becomes a role model in...