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Question 1:  Zombie raccoons’ in the US – from a health perspective towards humans and animals

1. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?
- United States -- WKBN, CBS News, Washington Post, Time, Fox News.

2. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?
- Neutral (The articles are

3. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

4. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.

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e. ‘Zombie raccoons’ in the US – from a health perspective towards humans and animals

Zombie raccoons are seen plaguing Youngstown, Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said it doesn’t sound like rabies, but rather a disease called distemper. Distemper belongs to the Morbillivirus class of viruses, and is a relative of the measles virus, which affects humans. In this case, it is not transmissible to humans, but can be spread to dogs who come in contact with zombie raccoons.  Canine distemper is a viral disease typically seen in dogs but which can spread among wild animal populations. Distemper attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of infected animals and symptoms include, head tilt, muscle twitches, seizures, and partial or complete paralysis.

g. Malaysia and Singapore’s Anti-Fake News Bill – reactions/reports from international media

Local news
Ram Anand, who is representing both the Institute of Journalists Malaysia (IOJ) and Wan-IFRA Media Freedom Committee (Malaysia) states that "We should be removing criminal laws that affect the media, not adding more of them," The former minister is not the only person who has come out against the bill. Najib's own brother, Nazir Razak, chairman of the CIMB banking group, has taken to social media to call for it be deferred.

International news
The U.S. State Department expressed concern on Tuesday at the Malaysian parliament's approval of a bill that would allow prison terms of up to six years for spreading "fake news" - an expression frequently used by U.S. President Donald Trump. Particularly concerning to international media is that the proposed law will also give the Malaysian government extra-territorial reach -- an offender need not be either Malaysian or in Malaysia for the law to apply, as long as the fake news "concerns Malaysia or ... a Malaysian citizen."

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a. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?

b. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.

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Philippines closing Boracay island for six months

1.Origins of the news source

*South China morning post

http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2140359/philippines-close-world-renowned-boracay-island-tourists

*Jingtravel

https://jingtravel.com/chinese-tourists-businesses-blamed-boracay-closure/

2.Tone

The tone of south china morning post is neutral. The news is basically saying that President Duterte visited the island and wasn’t happy about what he saw. He specifically said “a dumping sewage” and “the island is turning into a cesspool.”

As for Jingtravel, the tone is negative towards the chinese travelers who allegedly blamed for the closing of boracay.

3.Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

Visitors, travelers, Tourist, The president of the philippines

4.What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage

The island is polluted, travelers trashed the island, the president is trying to clean up the island, people aren’t agreeing with the decision due to almost thousands of workers are gonna be jobless.

Facebook user data scandal – how is the media reporting on users’ reactions?

1. -sources:

*The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/technology/users-abandon-facebook.html)

*WV News (https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/up-to-million-users-affected-in-facebook-scandal-more-than/article_42f7ca22-529c-5c33-af79-79febf0cc2fe.html)

1. -The tone for the New York Times news in regards of this matter / issue is negative. This is due to the fact that the hashtag #DeleteFacebook had been trending on twitter. For example, Brian Acton, a co-founder of the WhatsApp messaging service, told his tens of thousands of followers on Tuesday to delete Facebook. The social network acquired in a $19 billion deal in 2014.
-The tone for the WV news is neutral. This is because the news is explaining more towards the facebook data and what facebook has announced in regards of the matter. For example, Facebook has said it will remove developers' access to people's data if the person has not used the app in three months.

2. Celebrities (example: @cher) , Billionaires (example: Brian Acton) , Social media users

3. -

*The hashtag #DeleteFacebook appeared more than 10,000 times on Twitter within a two-hour period on Wednesday, according to the analytics service ExportTweet. On Tuesday, it was mentioned 40,398 times, according to the analytics service Digimind. (New York Times)

*Facebook is facing its worst privacy scandal in years following allegations that a Trump-affiliated data mining firm, Cambridge Analytica, used ill-gotten data from millions of users to try to influence elections. The company said Wednesday that as many as 87 million people might have had their data accessed — an increase from the 50 million disclosed in published reports. (WV News)

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Coalition’s election manifesto by Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
- To up BR1M this year from RM1,200 to RM2,000 for recipients with household incomes of RM3,000 and below.

- One-off RM1,500 handouts will be given to the children of BR1M recipients who enroll in institutions of higher education.

- Allocate seven days of special leave per year for women who are caregivers to their children or immediate relatives who are ill.
- To tap the potential of single mothers through upskilling programmes, retraining schemes and special work opportunities.
- To boost the income of B40 single mothers through training provided under the Permata Child Care Course.
- To encourage the private sector to adapt the flexible work-hour scheme for mothers with children aged two and below.

a. The news story was written on the Stars. It is written by Michelle Tam.
b. It is a positive news for those family that having financial issues.

c. Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
d. To gain citizens trust by giving out ultimate benefits if Barisan National wins the election.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/04/09/ensuring-families-wellbeing-br1m-to-help-citizens-with-rising-costs-of-goods/

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Tan Cze Ching, Christpoher Choo, Ellyvia Choo

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Tan Cze Ching, Christpoher Choo, Ellyvia Choo

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1.  Malaysia and Singapore’s Anti-Fake News Bill – reactions/reports from international media
a. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?
Malaysia start outlawing fake news.

b. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?
neutral

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?
government servant, lawmaker, director of a human right organisation

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.
The fake news law have be approved on April 2. The media also looking for which south-east asia country will be the next to make the same action. Malaysia's anti-fake news law raises media censorship fears.

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Q2 By Tan Cze Ching, Christopher Choo, Ellyvia Choo

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2. Commonwealth 2018 (Soniia Cheah injury)

a. Origins of the news source - Malaysia (The Star Online, New Straits Times) & India (Hindustan Times)
Author : Ajitpal Singh & Nor Hairulnizam Wahid (Msia)
b. Tone - positive
c. Msia : Badminton player (Soniia Cheah)
India : Badminton player (Saina Nehwal)
d. To boost up the endorsement from public on sports matter.

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d. Philippines closing Boracay Islands – perspectives from hotel and tourism industry
a. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?
Origins of news source - Daily mail online (UK), New York Times (US)
Author                              - Jennifer Newton, Felipe Villamor
Number of post               - 12                            , 7

b. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?
Daily mail online (UK) - Negative, 3
New York Times (US) - Negative, 2

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?
Daily mail online (UK) -  president of Philippines spokesman Harry Roque, hotel employees, tourism companies
New York Times (US) -
President Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage
Daily Mail Online (UK) - i)  The threat of closure first emerged in February when Duterte blasted the tiny island's 500 tourism-related hotels, restaurants and other businesses, accusing them of dumping sewage directly into the sea. ii) tour guides complained to having no more guest, iii) domestic airlines offering full refunds to customers, iv) people have to cancel their wedding reservations
New York Times (US) - i) Last month, the government signed an agreement with Galaxy Entertainment, a Macau-based casino operator, and a Philippine partner to begin construction on the island next year on a $500 million beachfront casino. ii) but many say that is an overreaction and cruel to those who depend on the island for their jobs.

b. The last 3 days of local and international news on Malaysian elections #PRU14 or #GE14 – what is being written?

a. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?
Origins of news source - The Star Online, Malay Mail
Author                             -   Mazwin Nik Anis, Ram Anand
Number of post              -  450                        , 499

b. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?

The Star Online              - Positive, >300
Malay Mail Online          - Negative >300

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?
The Star Online               -Dato Najib Tun Razak, Prime Mister Malaysia

Malay Mail Online           - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Pakatan Harapan (PH)
Chairman

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage
The Star Online
(i) Double Joy for Br1M Receipants
Recipients with household incomes of RM3,000 and below will have their BR1M payment doubled from RM400 to RM800 in June and August this year.

BR1M payment for this year will be increased from RM1,200 to RM2,000," said Najib at the launch of the election manifesto Saturday night.

Malay Mail Online
(i)  The Rocket prioritises national interest, DAP tells MCA
MCA is telling negative news about the opposition couldn't use their own 'rocket' flag for upcoming election which will be a negative impact for the chinese society.

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Question 2 (Local) -The last 3 days of local and international news on Malaysian elections #PRU14 or #GE14 – what is being written?
A. Malaysia "New Straits Times", by Hardi Effendi Yaacob & Kandau Sidi, 1
B. Neutral
C. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
D. Political issue on Najib ask public not falling "UBAH" slogan, major

(International) -

A. South Chine Morning Post
B. Positive
C. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
D. Politic issue on Najib promises more cash for Malaysian in the campaign, minor

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1. ZOMBIE RACCOONS IN THE US

a. ORIGIN - The stories originated from the state of Ohio in US. Most of the writers are from the US [CBS News, Washington Post, Dayton Daily News]. A total of 305,000 results under the key words 'zombie raccoon', but only a total of 20 are related to this incident.
b. TONE - All news available are neutral.
c. QUOTES - Robert Coggeshall (witness), Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Youngstown City Health Department.
d. ISSUES - Safety and health of the people and of their pets.

2. FACEBOOK USER DATA SCANDAL

a. ORIGIN - The stories originated from the US. Most of the writers are from the US, as well as international [BBC News, Reuters, Bloomberg]. A total of 5,380,000 results under the key words 'Facebook data scandal', but only a total of 215 are related to this incident.
b. TONE - The tone is mostly negative from all news sources.
c. QUOTES - Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Cambridge Analytica, Mike Schroepfer.
d. ISSUES -  Discussions on the possible changes in online data privacy regulation. Concerns on who the data was sold to. Concerns on the safety and security of online social platforms.

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Question 1
A. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?

Philipines - CNN, Reuters, The Manila Times, Dailymail
B. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?
CNN International - Negative
CNN Philipines - Negative
The Manila Times - Negative
C. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?
Euan McKirdy, Regine Cabato, Agence France-Presse
D. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.
Philipines closing of Boracay Island
Notice of Boracay Island closure of unfair-stockholder

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Question 1
Philippines closing Boracay Islands – perspectives from hotel and tourism industry
a. -Origin of news source, Manila

-Manila Times, Sun Star, Manila Standard (Philippines)

-Al Jazeera, CNN,BBC, The Star,The Independent UK,REUTERS     (International)

-A total of 54,200 results under the key word “Philippines closing Boracay Islands”, most of the website suggested are online news portal that are reporting regarding the issue.

b. Manila' Press – The news reported are mainly negative since they see it as an economic loss for Philippines.
CNN international -> Neutral -> Seems to suggest the support  of the president’s decision but outlines the devastating effects on the tourism industry with figures capturing the sentiment of the bad effect towards the tourism industry

The Independent UK-> Negative towards closure of the island

REUTERS international-> Positive towards closure of the island from an ecological standpoint

Al-Jazeera-> Positive towards the closure

c. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte,Harry Roque,Tourism Undersecretary Ricky Alegre

d. The main issue from the news coverage is the island will be closed down in order to clean up the island after a rapid development and pollution and threatening its idyllic shores and closing down of the island can cause major economic loss to the Philippines.
Economic perspective highlighted only :

The investors face problems of having properties torn down even though they were given planning permission

Short term economic damage -> Roughly 30 000 workers will loose their jobs (Sentiments: People are devastated)

Loss of income as a result of the closure will affects at least 100 000 people

Question 2
Malaysia and Singapore’s Anti-Fake News Bill – reactions/reports from international media
a. Origin of news - Malaysia
-Malaysia - The Star, New Straits Times
- Singapore - The Straits Times, CNN
- About 924, 000 results under the key word “Malaysia and Singapore’s Anti-Fake News Bill – reactions/reports from international media”

b. - Local - The Star - Positive and Neutral; New Straits Times - Positive
- International - The Straits Times -  Neutral; CNN - Negative

c. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid, de facto law minister - Azalina Othman Said

d. - The law aims to protect the public from the rapid spread of fake news while ensuring respect for the right of freedom of speech and expression under the Federal Constitution.
- To formulate a new law to stop the spread of fake news that may threaten the country’s political stability and undermine public order and national security

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MCA's promises and initiatives to benefit the Chinese community

Origin of the news source-
a. Malaysia
(2 local publishers, 1 international publisher)
(the Sun, Malaysiakini, The Economist)

b. The Sun - Positive tone
Malaysiakini - Neutral
The Economist - Negative (biased towards opposition party)

c. Dr Mahathir, Najib Razak

d. i. Outcome of the general election
ii. BN's regain of control of Selangor

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Boracay Shut down
a.) INTERNATIONAL - CNN (USA), Al Jazeera (UAE), South China Morning      Post (HKG)
LOCAL (PHP) - Phillipine Star, ABS-CBN

b.) TONE - Neutral

c.) SOURCES CITED
- President Duterte
- Ramon Ang, President & CEO of San Miguel Corp.
- Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines

d.) ISSUES
- Casino being built on the island, people losing their jobs, island shutting down due to pollution.

Q2
Fake News
a.) INTERNATIONAL - Reuters 9 (USA), ABC News (USA), NY Times (USA), Al Jazeera (UAE)

b.) TONE - Negative

c.) SOURCES CITED
- Dr. Mahatir
- Najib Razak

d.) ISSUES
- Freedom of speech, right activists claim that this law is intended to shut down discussion of scandals regarding the Prime Minister Najib Razak.
- Severe punishments, Fine up to 500k, prison up to six years
- Involvement of non-citizens,  international journalists reporting on Malaysian Citizens can be prosecuted by this law.

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1. ‘Zombie raccoons’ in the US – from a health perspective towards humans and animals
a. Origin source (US)

- The Mercury News, TIME

b. The Mercury News – Negative, TIME - Neutral

c. Robert Coggeshall, The Ohio Department of Natural Resources

d. Main issues – Health issue, the disease called distemper (Major).

2. The last 3 days of local and international news on Malaysian elections #PRU14 or #GE14  what is being written?

a. Origin source (Malaysia)

- International (US): CNBC, Local: The Star

b. CNBC – Negative, The Star – Positive

c. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, MCA, Barisan National, Pakatan Harapan, Politic

d. Major issue - general election and Manifesto, Minor - IMDB scandal

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1. Philippines closing Boracay Island (perspective from hotel & tourism industry)

a. Origins of the new source:

Article 1 - News.com.au. Australia. Lauren McMah
Article 2 - TheSunStar. Philippines. Katlene O. Chaco

Article 3 - StraitsTimes. Singapore. Raul Dancel.
Article 4 - The Star. Malaysia. Unspecified.
Article 5 - Al-Jazeera. Qatar. Unspecified

b. Tone -

Article 1 - Negative. Many travellers are upset to not get a refund from something out of their control. From tweets to airlines.
Article 2 - Negative. Approximately 17,000 workers will be unemployed. Their voice is not being heard.
Article 3 - Negative. The closure will cost the island's tourism sector some 56 billion pesos (S$1.4 billion) if it lasts for a year. Eleven hotels have said their combined losses can run up to 550 million pesos a year.
Article 4 - Negative. Workers ask, "How will I survive?" Losing customers.
Article 5 - Negative. Due to the closure, more than 36,000 jobs will be affected and losses stand to be around $1bn.

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

Workers.
Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte
Boracay Foundation

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.

Cancellation of flights
Upset tourists for honeymoon or holidays
Unemployment rate skyrocketing

2. Facebook user data scandal

a. Origins of the new source - where are the stories written? Who wrote it? How many?

Article 1 - The New York Times. America. Tiffany Hsu
Article 2 - Mail Online. British. Tim Collins.
Article 3 - Forbes. America. Andy Swan.

Article 4 -News8000. America. Sarah Thamer.

Article 5 - Arabian Business. Arabian. Shayan Shakeel

b. Tone - positive? Neutral? Negative? And how many? From where?

Article 1 - Negative.
Article 2 - Neutral.
Article 3 - Neutral.
Article 4 - Neutral.
Article 5 - Neutral.

c. Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

CEO - Mark Zuckerberg
Cambridge Analytica CEO Alexander Nix

Facebook & Twitter users.

d. What are the main issues arising from the coverage of these news topics? Identify as many topics, however major or minor, that can be related back to the news coverage.

People leaving Facebook and deleting it.
People would be more cautious of their privacy online.

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1. Philipines Boracay Island
a) Origins of the news source.
Al Jazeera, CNN, South China Morning Post, Reuters, Channel News Asia
b) Neutral - Reuters, CNN
Negative - SCMP, Channel News Asia, Al Jazeera
c) Locals, Tourists, Anti closure Boracay united group,  President Rodrigo Duterte,
d) Problem with the sewage, unsatisfied locals, unsatisfied tourists, investors find it problematic.

2. ZOMBIE RACCOOOOOOONNNNSSSS!!!
a)TIME, FOX9, CBS, USA TODAY, THEMALAYMAIL
b) Light hearted/ positive
c)Local residents, Pet owners, The state department of national resources, the police, American Veterinary Medical Association, Robert Coggeshall
d) health issues, prevent nationwide panic, raising awareness

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1. Facebook user data scandal

Origin- United States - Techrdar, Cnbc, Abc News, Cnet, The Guardian. A total of 194 is related to the issue out of 1750,000 results under the key words 'Facebook user data scandal'.
Tone- Based on five article mostly negative from all news sources.
Qoutes- Mark zuckerberg, Cambridge Analytica, Whistleblower Christoper Wylie
Issues- up to 87 millionusers affected: their data is being breached and issue of the data been given to.

2. Malaysia and Singapore's Anti Fake News Bill

Origin- Malaysia - The Star, The Malay Mail Online, Malaysia Kini, Malaysian Bar, Malaysia Today. Only 80 are said to be relevant or related to the issue out of 983,000 under Malaysia and Singapore’s Anti-Fake News Bill.
Tone- Based on five article mostly neutral from all news sources.
Qoutes-
Issues-

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1. "You are Fake News" - Malaysia Anti-Fake News Bill
a.)
- Origins: Star Online, New Straits Times, CNN, CNET, ABC News
- Authors: Rohaniza Idris, Marc Lourdes, Daniel Van Boom
- On Google, there are 33,200 results on the topic of "Malaysia Anti-Fake News Bill"

b.) The tone in these news outlets are more negative than positive. After reading through the issue from 5 different news outlets in both local and international news, there are many criticisms towards the decision in passing the bill.

c.) The news outlets commonly cite the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak due to the infamous money laundering issues a few years back. Additionally, the news outlets also cite Azalina Othman as she mentions that the bill was approved to counter "fake news", especially during the uprising of reports during the upcoming general election.

d.) The outlets are mentioning that the bill is tackling free speech, which could lead Malaysia into a dictatorship. Some outlets are questioning whether is it part of the Prime Minister's plan to silence or decrease the coverage of news outlets, especially with the general election coming up.

2. Commonwealth Games 2018
a) Origins: news.com.au, The Advertiser
Writers: Tyson Otto, Natalie Wolfe, Reece Homfray
They are 41,200 results on the topic "commonwealth games 2018"

b) Most of the news is more negative in terms of news reports besides from results and interviews from athletes. The news that we are focusing on is mainly from the out view of the Commonwealth Games.

c) The quotes come from multiple people ranging from the public, the Gold Coast Public Health Unit to the Senior Security Guard within the walls of the Commonwealth Games Village.

d) One of the main issue they are currently facing is their internal communication in regards to their security problem. Mistakes have been made but it can be contained. Besides this and some health issues, the Commonwealth Games are running smoothly and people have been enjoying it.

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The last 3 days of local and international news on Malaysian elections #PRU14 or #GE14 – what is being written?

a) International
- CNN (US) by Bard Wilkinson and Marc Lourdes, 1
- Neutral
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak & Dr Mahathir
- Malaysia’s Najib Calls 14th General Election

b) Local

- Malaysia Kini by Anonymous, more than 10

- Negative

- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak & Dr Mahathir
- Only PKR flags to fly if Harapan goes with common logo, says EC & Will Dr M be the X factor in Kedah?

Philippines closing Boracay Islands – perspectives from hotel and tourism industry

a) International

- South China Morning Post by Anonymous, 4

- Neutral

- Boracay Locals

- Philippines’ Boracay workers appeal for aid after order to close & Tourism operators receiving negative feedbacks from people

b) Local

- The Star by Peter Blaza, more than 10

- Neutral

- Boracay Locals

- Clean up ‘cesspool’ Boracay or else, warns Duterte & Philippine minister seeks one-year closure of Boracay for clean-up

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1. Commonwealth Games 2018
a) Origins of the news source:
- Malay Mail Online (Malaysia) by No author
- 9 News (Australia) by Luke Cooper
-  ABC News (Australia) by Luke
- Daily Mail (UK) by Greta Levy
- The Guardian (International Edition)

b) Tone:
- Mixed tone, 2 positive tones from the Australian news which shows positive sides, 1 neutral tone from The guardian about a swimmer that shared his failures as and athlete and 1 negative tone from Malaysia about badminton sportsmanship

c) People Commonly Quoted/Cited:
- Australian Long Distance Runners
- Malaysian Badminton Players
- England Swimmer

d) Main issues arising from then news coverage:
- Sportsmanship (Advantage/Disadvantage)
- Failures
- Competition
- Attitudes

2. Philippines closing Boracay Islands
a)  Origins of the news source:
- The Star Online (Malaysia) by Star Online Reporters
- Free Malaysia Today (Malaysia) by FMT Reporters
- The Malay Mail (Malaysia) by No Author
- CNN International (International Edition) by Euan McKirdy
- South China Morning Post (China) by No Author
b) Tone:
- Mixed Tone, mostly neutral and 2 negative - talking about the fears of the workers on the island and the closure of flights to the island

c) People Commonly Quoted/Cited:
- Spokesman Harry Roque

-  President Rodrigo Duterte
- Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra
-  Philippine environment undersecretary Antonio La Vina

d) Main issues arising from then news coverage:
- Environment
- Leadership style of President
- Closure of flights

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a. The last one week of American news about trade war between US and China over steel tariffs
Origins of the news source:

As US and China are the two largest economy in the world, news outlet from various countries have reported, and gave their opinions and stance about the trade war issue. For example, from our findings, besides The New York Times (US) coverage, we can see that the Arab News have also published its coverage on the issue, written by its in-house journalists.

Tone:

Most of the news coverage depict a negative tone to the issue. Most of them have highlighted how Trump’s decision in starting this trade war with China can affect the other countries’ economy, and how this decision is irrational, selfish. Only articles which has used the US government as its news source are positive, as it represents the reasons behind Trump’s decision to increase the tariff.

Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored?

The news articles have utilized its journalists’ opinions and opinions/announcements from government officials as the news sources.

What are the main issue arising from the corerage of these news topics? The main issues are:

Changing of world trade patterns

Economic effects on other countries

Deterioration of the relationship between US and China

Uncertainty of Trump’s big plan

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d. Philippines closing Boracay Islands – perspectives from hotel and tourism industry

Origins of the news source:

It all started at 4 April 2018 when Philippines Government’s spokesman, Harry Roque announces that Boracay Island will be closed at 26 April 2018 for 6 months. A lot of news publisher has written stories about it from various angles such as from business point of view, from the local point of view and more.

This news piece has pointed out the ‘truth’ behind of closing Boracay island - sacrificing the local interests to keep Chinese investments and tourists coming. (http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/business/article/2140668/duterte-putting-thousands-out-work-boracay-clean-it-chinese )

This news article talked about the island closure from a business point of view. The people quoted are mostly opposed, or at least unhappy form this government decision. (https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/boracay-closure-airlines-cut-back-flights-to-philippine-holiday-10106630)

This news piece is about the preparation of the Philippines government to handle complaints from foreign and external parties which are affected in this governmental decision. It has also highlighted how the government should release quantitative plans on improving the sewage and drainage systems in Boracay. (https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/04/07/1803605/government-braces-legal-challenges-boracay-closure )

Tone:

Three articles above used negative to describe and report the closure of Boracay Island. Negative tone is used while talking about how government handle the jobless local while announcing the closure of the island. Only a few words are talking about how the environment will be improved after this closure.

Who are the people commonly quoted or cited as the source of the news in the media outlets that you monitored? :

The locals, Tourism industry workers, Philippines’ government officials ( Tourism Department &  Environment and Natural Resources Department)

What are the main issue arising from the corerage of these news topics? The main issues are:

Jobless Local

Tourism Industry facing difficulties

GDP of Philippines in 2018 might drop

Trust of locals to Philippines Government

Pollution of another part of Philippines need to be improved too