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The first video, Mr. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim talks about the media ethics in Malaysia. He say that journalism need to take their work more serious as they have to bring out the truth and accuracy of the news to the people. Other than that, journalism must have passion on what they are doing in order to deliver on what they discover. He also says that, journalist should have their own right to write whatever they want because they have the freedom to project their work in their own investigation, instead of presenting from the eyes of government. If journalist have the right to do their job and following the law of journalism, it is possible to have less corruption and misunderstanding in our country.

The next video is from Mr Bob Teoh. He says that journalism is driven forward with technology but it does not define journalism. He also mention that conscience should be part of the journalism value. They must have the right to work according to their ethical. Plagiarism is not acceptable in journalism due to the fact that they can be dismiss out of the field in not abiding the rules. Other than that, he says that journalism in our country should be protected just like journalist in other country.

The last video is about media ethics in a changing world. From the international communications forum, these are the highlights of what they mention and debate. One of them mention that the news have its own version of story on the same topic; Syria case. Like CNN deliver its own version of news, Al Jazeera deliver its own version of news and Al Arabia as well. What the speaker tried to in international communication forum in media community is that which story is the presenting a true information. The news and media can be confusing with what they trying to say.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

Like a lot of speaker from all of the video, the ethical responsibilities that they should set are telling the truth. Always be truth with the information that they learned and gathered. Never deliver the information in a way that satisfied other groups like government expectation, or make the new sensationalize in order to gain audience. Being truthful is important so everyone could know the right story and information.

Is being ethical as a journalist/ editor/ writer even possible in the media today, is there such thing as an ethical media?

Its true that in a lot of media industry they can be biased and sadly gives a not very accurate information due to the higher ups not agreeing for the original story. Some may stay classic and project the real truthful story. We believe that many have speak up of the important of being ethical and therefore changes for goods are still possible. Majority of media still believe that enforcing the ethical concept are still important as what right and wrong are something that people seek for the most.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

Observe how other country portray their news. We can improve the media by learning from others of what our media should change and what they can do to grow into a better one. Truth is what audience want and always seek for.

Also we should also be aware of how every news industry has their own way of presenting their news and information. Avoid the sensationalize new, and focus on the one that speaks truth by giving a careful observation of every news.

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Highlights of Mr Datuk Zaid Ibrahim Speaks on Media Ethics

He admires journalists but he did not had the skill to be a journalist but became a lawyer instead. He said in the video that the best protection for journalists are themselves. He believes that the leaders should implement fairness in all their doings because leadership principles should start from the top. He also stated that in his perspective, he thinks that higher-ups must accept the principles and right values for the best of the country. He also stated how society should be guided by ordinarily principles of good behavior. He as well emphasised that we should have an index in the country. He would like to suggest to have some pride in one own’s work in between groups and unions. He also said that we must treasure jounalism as a profession, to be truthful to one’s ownself, for the best of the people as well as the country. “If you like it, you must want to do it” –Mr Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

Highlights of Mr Bob Teoh Speaks on Media Ethics

Mr Bob Teoh talks about how journalists have commitments to compose the truth. They need to practice conscience clause and this is guided by ethics which is thought to be the structure of news coverage. Other than that, he discusses how there are laws to shield the writers from improper conduct ethics and a few laws that are not lawfully blinding. Code of ethics are a piece of business contract if journalists carry out wrongdoings that they might be fined.

Highlights on Media Ethics In A Changing World – International Communications Forum ICF 2014

The bringing news is not the same as journalism. Is there a certain truth that people care to support or manipulate? The ethics say that the journalism should write what is true and not what they think is true. For e.g. in Iraq, we often hear about violence, but we don’t know about the story. They immense enthusiasm for the vibrant democracy, which is one of the most lively and inspirational democracies in the world and yet only the stories of the dark side has been told. People should learn about being honest and respect the readers. Education as well as freedom, at the end of the day, the media is taking masses down the street, and they are getting killed and are killing each other in the name of religion democracy and the name of socialism and communism because of how the media is conveyed. The responsibility of the media is in conflicts, where each of the report brings consequences. Just like how we only see the front side of the story and we thought that’s what happened, but the truth is - we don’t know the other side of the real story.

Ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

Some of the ethical responsibilities that we as a group, aspire mass media in the world to have would be the principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, as well as fairness. This is because we want newsworthy information that are the truth.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?

At first, it was a disagreement between the 4 of us because one in the group believed it was a no to the question because he believes that journalists who try to be ethical and write about the truth will be shut up by the people who are more powerful than them. But after several discussions on whether a not a journalist/editor/writer can be ethical in the media today, we came to a conclusion that as long as one holds on to their principles to always only state the truth, to be truthful to not only themselves and their profession, but also to the people of the country as well as the best for the country. Therefore, we believe that there is such a thing as an ethical media as long as they stay true to themselves.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

We can show them by not only supporting them by reading or watching their work, we can also make our voices heard by demanding the truth to be heard. As the consumers of their work, we can demand what we want to see, we should make our voices count instead of complaining blindly. Always remember, Peace will win, Fear will lose. Never fear to voice out what you know is ethical to be done, each voice counts.

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Video 1: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim
Former Minister of Law
During the conference  Datuk Zaid Ibrahim focuses on the problems in terms of media ethics in our country. Although the laws in this country is that the press should follow the rules that were given to them Datuk Zaid Ibrahim says that they should be given the freedom to publish certain things about the politics that is not known by the public. other tha that people should understand the value of journalism because they go through a tough time in their jobs. he also mentioned that journalist should have pride in themselves in order to get the protection they want.

Video 2:
In the world of journalism, Being Truthful is the first thing. Journalism is not defined by technology.
The code of ethics is a practice in the world of journalism.
A journalist must have Commitment to our readers
Framework of ethics is not good enough, need a wordpress reform in the journalism industry.
There is already sufficient law to enforce this code of ethics
Journalists must have the rights to act according to their contions in the exercise of journalism. In case in the fundamental change in political, philosophical , or religious line of the employer, a journalist may put an end in his or her contract without notice and be paid compensation.
No journalist should be directed by and employer to commit any act or think that the journalist believe that will bridge his or her professional ethics.
No journalist can be disciplined in any way by lisiting his or her rights.
Legal mechanism is implemented that can protect the journalism in the workplace.

Video 3:
Media ethics  in a changing world.
Martin bell write what we know to be true
Everything has change but nothing has chg
Media matters absolutely to government
Who’s winning?
Perception matters to government
Everyone who sees a journalist makes them tell the truth
Be honest and respect your readers
The audience are not stupid
Killing each other bcs the media are conveying to things that are sometimes not true
Pros and cons of cyber media:
Every is a journalist with own opinions posting on newsapers and blogs.
What they can do to better the media?
Issues of responsibility and ethics
All children learn to be good citizens in London
Educate the people and the journalist
Pay attention on all words used when publishing an article.

Discusion:
What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

The moral duties that I would yearn for the broad communications on the planet to have is honesty. Columnists need to make a pledge to coming clean. This incorporates not surrendering false or made reports, and recounting honest stories that are not planned to bamboozle the gathering of people. Second is irreconcilable situations. The interests of a partnership that possesses a news association may now and again be inconsistent with the way of the news being accounted for. Writers should be cautious not just to depict their parent organization in a precise light additionally to give no unique favors to organizations associated with the association' parent organization. The latter is validness and fittingness of photos. Photographs can be among the most dubious media materials, both in light of their exasperating substance and on the grounds that they can be modified with advanced altering instruments

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
One responsibility is that the journalist should be honest and truthful to what he does. they should tell the truth to the society.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
Teach them from a young age of the importance of ethics and responsility to not alter images and present only what is shown in the photo without exaggeration.

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VIDEO 1: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, Former Minister of Law
-Freedom of press
-Create an ethical society
-Journalist have responsible to do the right thing
-Guided by conventional standards of good practices
- Full privileges of in charge of their works

Video 2: Mr. Bob Teoh Speaks on Media Ethics
-Truth/Ethic
-Personal conscious
-Columnist ought to guided by system and implement
- Self-direction of ethic, ought to be edge in the columnist
- Journalist ought not coordinated by a business

Video 3: Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World
-The journalists ought to regard diverse religions and societies
-Some reporters suffer when working in the war field
-Manipulation of a specific news story on an alternate channel.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
Being a professional journalism career, must keep in faith that always report a news with truth,independence, fairness, humanity and accountability. Journalists should not harm because what they publish or broadcast maybe very impactful to society. Therefore should double checked the articles and make sure the news is truth before publish it and be really knowing about how powerful the effect of one of the words and images in the mass media field.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
It is possible although it is difficult because the government controlled  most of our media nowadays and there is a gatekeeper to check the paper. Usually, they only approved the media to publish the positive site of them.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
We can raise our voice out and fight for our right for a higher ethical standard. Beside, we need to organize some campaign or protest with people to let the government know the important of reporting truth.

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What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

- Be honest , do not lie and tells society the truth
- Do not manipulate the story or create your own story for whatever reasons.
- Do not be selfish. Have that sense of humane
- Willing to take risks in order to serve the best/accurate information to society
- Able to differentiate between facts and their own opinions/beliefs

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
Every medium is biased when delivering news which makes it impossible for the newsmakers to be ethical. In order for the news to be delivered to the masses it has to go to gatekeepers and these gatekeepers would have to see if it matches the channel because they cannot just contradict what they’ve put up and if that happen the medium will lose its reliability to the masses. Therefore even if its false as long as it does not contradict they would put it up. For instance Recently Aleppo was being controlled by the syrian army, if we go through different medium we will hear in accurate stories some say this some say that different stories that we won't be able to identify which is true.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
Audience should cooperate and work together, be fair and help each other such as together do some campaign that can get attention. So that the voices of the audience can be heard to strive for higher ethical standards.

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VIDEO 1: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, Former Minister of Law
In the conference, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim focuses on what is the main problem in terms of media ethics in Malaysia. Despite the various laws that support the freedom of press, there is still a constant rise in issues regarding the permission given by the government to publish certain news or article. Therefore, to create an ethical society, it starts with the journalist himself and the values that he/she hold. When a journalist wants to do the right thing, to contribute to the society with the right informations, he/she needs to love what they do because the greatest protection are themselves. Not only that, with the uprise in extremism issues where people cannot say anything without getting offended, we live in a delicate and sensitive world where the right kind of journalist that believes in ethics and respect various religions are needed.
Datuk Zaid then suggested that journalists must be guided with ordinary principles of good behaviour as they some of them do not understand fairness in this industry. Journalists should be clear of the fact that despite leadership principles must start form the top, they are responsible to address problems and concerns to move the nation forward. Journalists should also be given full rights to be responsible for their work as well as by having an index for our newspaper in this country which indirectly is able to prevent corruption. Last but not least, Datuk Zaid proposes that journalists should have active groupings to share their common ideas and thoughts about a certain issue.

VIDEO 2: Mr. Bob Teoh, Senior Columnist of Sin Chew Daily
Journalism is all about truth as they are responsible to the public by being truthful and does not necessary be defined by technology. Mr. Teoh suggested that journalists need to be guided by an ethical framework but an ethical framework is not enough as it needs to be enforced. Having said that, there is no need to add in more laws in restricting the freedom of press but it is more of the self-regulation of ethics that should be edged in the hearts of the journalists that cannot be legislated. This can be seen when journalists are fair and factual while reporting, knowing that they have a commitment towards the readers. The code of ethics is part of the pass and parcel of journalism as plagiarism is not acceptable because the code of ethics is something that no one will disagree to. Therefore, journalists should not be directed by an employer. Despite having certain laws not being legally bounded, it is an assurance to the society that they are protected.

VIDEO 3: Highlights from the International Communications Forum
As William Morris, Chairman of ICF and Secretary general of The Next Century Foundation quoted from Martin Bell, journalists should write what you know to be true and not what you believe to be true. Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, The BBC argued that we are living in a world where everything has changed but nothing has changed. She focuses on the relationship between the media and the government where the question of which side is truly conveying the truth. According to HRH Princess Basmah Binti Saudi, Chairman of GURA and Global United Lanterns, media is about the responsibility, ethics, freedom, education but it has affected the masses down the streets, causing them to kill each other in the name of religion, democracy, socialism and communism because the media is conveying certain messaged that are not necessarily true. In the forum, journalism was said to be a battle for political survival but emphasised on the importance of having journalists conveying the truth. As said, journalists should be aware of the consequences of their actions and be responsible because media has been constantly blamed as the main force in shaping the public’s opinion.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
As a media personnel, honestly is crucial because media is responsible in deciding how society perceives certain issues as the society depends on the media as the main source of information. Therefore, journalists should be aware of the fact that being biased could lead to serious consequences. Besides that, we aspire the mass media in the world to be fair and accurate when reporting a certain news. The values they hold would determine how they publish or see certain news angle. To have a full coverage on a news story is important as it provides all sides for the society to consider fairly.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
We stand firm in believing that being ethical is still possible in the media today, even though the industry does not actively enforce it now. This is because we believe that the journalists have full rights in publishing certain contents without depending on the higher level of authority. They should be able to be independent in deciding what is right and what is wrong. Not only that, with the presence of code of ethics, journalists are able to have a certain guidelines to follow.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
We can start by being aware of our country’s situation by comparing to the freedom of press in other countries. Knowing that we are not the worst neither the best, we can learn how to improve by supporting the truth that our journalists publish. Next, we should consider that not everything that is published by the media is the truth. Therefore, we need to consider different aspects of a certain news before coming to a conclusion.

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Video 1: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim Speaks on Media Ethics
This video is about how Datuk Zaid Ibrahim strongly supports and believes in the protection of journalism. He has a firm stance on the freedom of speech, but also the truthfulness of the information conveyed. Leaders in the journalism world are mostly involved in politics, therefore they should really understand the fairness of journalism. So, when the leaders understand the matter, the firms under them such as newspaper industries will get it too, and the journalists in these firms will consequently understand the value of journalism. The protection of journalism means the acceptance of the right values and principles. It also indicates we should not argue over nothing at all, and most importantly stay true to what you are about to convey through the media. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim mentioned that we should treasure this profession. He advises the younger generation to protect and make journalism better, and should even work harder to make it the best for the country. "Do what you like, and be serious with it" was a good quote from him in his speech.

Video 2: Mr. Bob Teoh Speaks on Media Ethics
In this video,Mr. Bob Teoh mainly talks about the Code of Ethics in journalism. He thinks that the future of journalism is driven by the technology, and therefore, now, we should go back to the basics, because that is what journalism is all about. First of all, truth and responsibility are the utmost important values in journalism. The Code of Ethics should be applied and followed strictly. It encourages and suggests the obligation to exercise human's conscience. Journalists and the media should not leave human's conscience outside of the newsroom, and should instead bring conscience into the newsroom. He also strongly supports fair reporting and factual reporting, which indicates the information need to be verified. Next, he suggests workplace reformation, instead of law enforcement. The Code of Ethics is enforceable too. The journalism world should practise existing industrial mechanism. They do not need to enforce laws or create new laws. Mr. Bob Teoh suggests that ethics should not be legislated, but must be etched in our hearts.

Video 3: Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World
This video shows a conference on the topic of "Media Ethics in a Changing World", which basically discussed the ethical role in today's media and the changes of the use of media. It was the 29th International Communications Forum. The Code of Ethics of Media in this rapidly changing world was the main focus in this conference too. One of the speakers mentioned that the journalism world needs to respect different religions and cultures while making news and conveying information. The roles of government and journalism in the media were discussed too, whether who will be on the winning or losing side or who will be on the right side. A discussion on war journalism was quite interesting and the content was quite shocking as well, as the speaker mentioned that a journalist suffered while working in the field. The manipulation of a certain news story on different channels of different regions of the world is a serious issue too. For instance, the news story of the conflict in Syria was conveyed in totally different manners in Al-Jazeera, BBC, CNN and Al-Arabiah. Journalism in cyber media and social networks are highly focused too, as anyone can be considered as a journalist nowadays.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
One of the ethical responsibilities we would aspire for the mass media in the world to have is to be extremely honest and truthful for the news and information that are being shared. True enough, the mass media are making and sharing genuine news for the community, but, to be honest, their truthfulness is not sufficient at all. The mass media should stick to the Code of Ethics of Media strictly, which is reporting what is true and what is real. They must mention the sources of the news in order to have clear verification and as firm proofs. They need to be very responsible for their actions. Next, the mass media need to be aware that they have to respect all religions, cultures and human rights. They must not alter or change the truth or perspectives on a certain religion. The mass media need to understand different cultures thoroughly, so that no conflict or misunderstanding will occur. Also, they cannot invade other people's privacies that easily.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
Yes, it is possible to be ethical in the media today, but it is not that easy. Times have changed and thus, the media ethics are actually becoming weaker and weaker. Therefore, we need to give the media a 'wake up call', for them to know that the Code of Ethics is extremely important.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
We as the audience can show our own power, by boycotting news pieces or any forms of media which do not even stick to the Code of Ethics, as they have negative influences on out society. we should double check the background sources or information of the forms of media to ensure that there is not a single unethical substance in them.

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Summarize each video and share what your group feel and learnt about the concept and practice of media ethics in the world today. Don't just see view it from the local context but ponder upon the global context based on your experience with news media from around the world.

Mr. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

Former Minister of Law, Malaysia

The video is about how he believes journalism requires fairness. He believes that leaders, must be fair because they are the one's who own the media, if the leaders aren't fair how are the journalists and editors going to be fair?If the media is guided by ordinary principals, they would be more practical, more protective and possibly have less corruption. He would also like to propose our media to have an index of dispute. Finally, he claims that by defending yourself first, you would be able to gain protection, ; and journalists should treasure journalism by doing what's best for the country and being true to it.

Mr. Bob Teoh, a senior feature writer for Sin Chew Daily
Mr. Bob Teoh speaks about how journalist have an obligations to write the truth. They have to exercise conscience clause and this is guided by ethics which is considered to be the framework of journalism. Besides that, he talks about how there are laws to protect the journalists from inappropriate behavior ethics and some laws are not legally blinding. Code of ethics are part of employment contract if journalists commit crime may be fined.

Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World
There are many topics discussed, some including
-Journalist needs to write about what is true and not what they believe to be true.
-  Everything is subjective, so journalist just needs to be honest and respect their readers.
- Convey things that are true, do not sensationalize things just because it will gain a bigger audience.
- Journalist has to be aware of things, because it is hard to predict the truth.
- It is up to the journalist to be responsible for their consequences, and to have a sense between right and wrong.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
To be fair and honest. Both the government and journalist should practice responsibility to what they write they say in the media.
The journalists should accept the consequences when they are being charged with something. Other than that, journalists should put their emotional thoughts aside and be objective when it comes to their jobs.
Lastly, they shouldn't sensationalize stories just to get more readers because it goes against the code of ethics.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
There is such thing as an ethical media, but it is dying. Being ethical is very much possible in media today because being ethical comes from how we embrace and practice the code of ethics.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?
We as audiences should not buy into sensationalized piece of information. We shouldn't support these types of news companies by spreading unethical pieces of work. As consumers should do background research beforehand. Besides that, educate both the public and the journalist of the code of ethics.
Malaysians are reaching towards extremism, where topics about religion and race are considered to be very sensitive/offensive, even if it was meant for education. We should understand what is wrong and what is right in what is presented to us,  at least until the media itself understands how unethical the practice is for a country which deserves to be in the first world league.

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Mr. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

Former Minister of Law, Malaysia

In this video, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim sheds light on the issues faced in the modern media regarding conflicts between religions. He discusses solutions that can be done to improve the issues about religion, race and ethnicity.

Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World

Always provide facts and write something that is true , everybody in this world can become a journalist but you have to come up with

your own content and not take it from somewhere else. Journalists also have to be responsible for the content they put up.

The people in the video also said be truthful in whatever you write and respect the people who reads your content.

Media Ethics

What ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

Always be truthful in whatever you write and be accurate in the subject/topic you are about to write. Never be racist and never ever stereotype individuals or groups. Never take credit for something you did not come up with yourself because that is plagiarism.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?

Being a journalist in general in an exciting but strenuous job. To be an ethical journalist in this day and age is not impossible, but it’s not easy. Whether there is such a thing as an ethical media still remains unclear. The media only puts out what they want their audience to see – looks can be deceiving.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

The ethical guidelines provided for journalists are interestingly almost perfect. However, these are ethical guidelines and not rules. Therefore, a code of ethics may be followed by those journalists that choose to do so, however those that don’t want to may not because these guidelines aren’t legally bided so there wouldn’t be any legal consequences. The problem with journalism nowadays is a lack of acceptable morality amongst those that provide essential information. A strong sense of morality in everyone shall strengthen the ethics of those journalists , hence they would have the courage to provide the truth to the general public without hesitation.

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Datuk Zaid Ibrahim on Media Ethics.

In this video, we can learn that our country have faced serious flaws and our freedom has been restricted. From Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s speech, he implies that the laws in Malaysia are becoming so restrictive and opinionated. For instances, he reinforces the significances of journalism in Malaysia that every journalist requires a permission before publishing it to public. He advices that journalists should never simply take orders because the purpose of a journalist is to convey an accurate message to the audience and inform the right news to the community. From Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s perspective, we are living in a time of great extremism and our society is heading for the worst. He also implies that our religions are becoming so extreme that we are evolving into super religious people. In Malaysia, our lifestyles are very sensitive and everything has to go by the laws and regulations that were subordinated by the government. He suggests that our country needs the right kind of journalist to reduce extremism issues in Malaysia. Journalists should be guided by the principles of good behavior and it needs to adequate fairness. Why fairness? Because our top leadership does not understand the definition of fairness. Needless to say that the top leadership does not care to implement the citizens about fairness. When fairness is enforced there will be less corruptions and extremism in our society. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim advices all journalists to address current problems to the society and move forward. To be a journalist they need to have pride and confidence in order to activate protection in our society.

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

-As for journalist, they have to preserve their reputation, image.

-Including real news with actual facts.

-Differentiate between what is right and what’s wrong and should be prevented.

-Take risks

- Be proud and confident of what you do

- Be truthful to yourself, on deciding what occupation you decide to pursue in the future.

-Choice, don’t be overly- restrictive.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?

Yes, it is always possible that journalists should be ethical in the media today. However, there is a slight lack in media ethics as a result of overly restrictive laws have somehow “conquered” the media.

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

As audience, we should convince the media to stop politicizing news because it fuels in hatred and increase extremism. Audience should convince the media to stop making a fuss on small issues that are not relatable.

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What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

With the rise of extremism in our country, it should be within our conscience not to be fed into the vicious cycle of corruption and power control within the media and the higher-ups. Mr. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim had firmly mentioned that the best protection for ourselves (and journalists) is none other than ourselves: the biggest problem that we’re facing is that a huge collective of people in our country is tolerating whatever nonsense that is clouding us (see: corruption). In some cases, undivided toleration is the major reason that we’re being used, manipulated and treated unfairly by the higher ups. The former Minister of Law also criticized the inactive state of Unions and groupings: we cannot be passive in the face of injustice. As the audience and the majority that makes up this cycle, we should always come forward together and protest if there is an act of unfairness and unethical practice within the media context. Majority do have the power to make a change, it’s just that most of us do not have the care to use it. For instance, the recent release of Bersih’s leader and spokesperson, Maria Chin proved that the voice of the majority does matter.

What are the ethical responsibility would you aspire for the mass media in the world to achieve?

As what that has been said by Mr. Bob Teoh in the video above, journalists are defined as people who are truthful. Mass media in the world is aspired to have honesty in providing news to the citizens. In addition, they must stay committed in telling the truth. Journalists should be willing to sacrifice themselves to find the truth in every news they provide as to achieve trustworthiness from the society. Besides that, mass media should have fairness in writing the news as it is important because there a lot of sides to every story. Journalists have to explore each sides of the stories to provide accurate information on each news that they produce as to  avoid from affecting anyone’s emotions.

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?

It is definitely possible for an ethical media. It all comes down to the journalists’ or writers’ moral compass. It is a personal choice to be a “story-teller” that portrays the truth or a skewed image of it. The media holds the force which shapes the public opinion, members of the media must be aware of their responsibility in what is being reported to the public. The media has such a strong ability to change the perceptions of the public, breaking the wall of stereotypes. Media is education and it is freedom. Is there such a thing as an ethical media? Well, it’s a no and a yes. The current media are ethical to an extent. There are still truths in the stories that are being told in the media. Then again, how are we to know how a media company is reporting the truth or not. Also, biased views of a media company or channel tend to occur within our media. It is frequent that multiple news channels are reporting the same piece of story with different views or perspectives. Honesty is a vital factor in journalism, respect your readers and grasp the importance of the power you hold. As said by journalist Martin Bell, write what you know to be true, not what you believe to be true.

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Mr.Datuk Zaid Ibrahim speaks on media ethics

Journalism had controlled by government. As a Journalist, they should write or post what they had saw. We had be serious if we do anythings. During extremism, people want to speak out loud about the truth but they scare it offending the government. Our country is the time to be peaceful, be fair, and be truthful. Other than that, We don't argue just take action or solve the problems. Journalist should be protected by government. As the government is not responsible, at least the unions or the groups should be active and help us to speak out loud.

Mr. Bob Teoh speaks on media ethics
Mr. Bob Teoh, a senior feature writer for Sin Chew Daily, he discussed the still, small voice provision related the work environment and the present of the statement of the newsroom work contract as an approach to bolster the columnists. "There should be a working environment change where media associations concoct an adequate code of morals and advise their writers about it," he said.
Plagiarism is not acceptable in the journalism. Tripartite agreement.

Video 3: Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World
The Third video is about What is the ethical role of the media in the days rapidly changing the  world and What is media's  relationship to the audience. From the third video as i know, bringing news is not as same as journalism, Its about truth or false. From
Mr William morris view, what strikes him bout iraq is the violence what he hear there, we dont hear the stories of the immense enthusiasm for this vibrant democracy is the most lively inspirational democracy in the world and  yet the story he get here is of the dark sides. But according to Mrs lyse Doucet opinion do we need the bbc to currate the news for us anymore when we can open or internet open our mobile phones choose our news, read whatever newspaper we want, watch whatever television we want its all there for us. She like to argue that we are living in a world where everything has chnged but nothing has changed. To bring it to what is the topical of this particular section which is the governmental media to use the phrase against the media matters and the media matters absolutely to the government .
Who is winning or losing? Who is in the right side of the history? and this matters absolutely  to whoever is in power. Examples like order country like britain or if ur in country in conflict where the power has been challenged. Perception matters absolutely to them. First thing people who dressed up well, who is in a good position said to the journalist is u must tell the truth. So from all their thoughts i guess as a journalist we must talk the truth and not to hide anything or not to deliver a wrong message to the audience.

1. What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?

The ethical responsibilities that I would aspire for the mass media in the world to have is truthfulness. Journalists need to make a commitment to telling the truth. This includes not giving false or made up reports, and telling truthful stories that are not intended to deceive the audience. Second is conflicts of interest. The interests of a corporation that owns a news organization may sometimes be at odds with the nature of the news being reported. Journalists need to be careful not only to portray their parent company in an accurate light but also to give no special favors to companies connected to the organization’ parent company. The last is authenticity and appropriateness of photographs. Photos can be among the most controversial media materials, both because of their disturbing content and because they can be altered with digital editing tools.

2. Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?

After discussion, no, everyone have their own mindset and they just do the things in their way.

3. What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

We can try to persuade the other audiences so that we can be together with the media to fight for the higher ethical standards. Since the union can’t do anything, we can also organize some campaign for this issue at least we try our best. We should be peace and be fair to help the media no matter it is win or lose.

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Datuk Zaid Ibrahim on Media Ethics

·         Press freedom

·         Journalist

o   Should be fair

o   Strive for truth

o   Not only concern about earning money

o   Do their job properly so that other people will respect them

Mr. Bob Teoh Speaks on Media Ethics

·         Future of journalism

·         Media needs more law (enforcement)

·         “Best protection of journalist is themselves”

MEDIA ETHICS IN A CHANGING WORLD - International Communications Forum ICF 2014

·         Media convey their audience (Media shapes what people thinks)

·         Need to be aware of the consequences

·         Finding harder to find the truth (Same story, but different version in different media channels)

1.   The ethical responsibilities that the mass media should have, is to be truthful, fair, standard of decency, sensationalism and authenticity. To report issues and events in a way that reflects the global plurality of views. Reports should be accurate, balance and diverse instead of being filtered.

2.  It is true that there may be still ethical journalist/editor/writers in the media today but even so the media isn’t ethical, as there is too much corruption in the media. There are some journalists who only care about earning money instead of reporting ethical news. Journalists can’t always guarantee the ‘truth’ but getting the facts right is more important. They should not be emotional, bias and provide their self-thoughts when they are reporting a news.

3.  As the audience, we need to try to make our voices heard by the media instead of complaining blindly.

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In the first video, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim gave some opinions on how Malaysia can have a better sense of journalism, laws and also better sense of honor in media.
• There is no freedom of speech in our country and everything needs permission. It is getting worst as people cannot even say something without offending the others.
• Fairness plays an important role in journalism and every journalist should practice right values and right principles.
• If you want to get protection and respect, you have to do your job right and stop presenting only the good things instead of the truth.
• Unions in Malaysia should be active and give their best to the country.
• If you want to be a Journalist, be TRUE to it.

In the second video, Mr. Bob Teoh speaks on media ethics. The future of a journalist may be driven by the technology. Journalists are all responsibility to the public to be truthful.
1. We need to be guided by a framework of an ethics, we need an ethical framework.
2. Journalist must have the right to act according to the conscience in the exercise of journalism.
3. In case of the change in the political of the employer, journalist may put an end to his or her contract without notice.
4. No journalist can be disciplined in anyway but sitting his or her right according to a conscience cross.
5. Plagiarism is not acceptable in journalism, so if the journalist plagiarized, he or she can be dismissed.
6. The media owner is liable or can be liable although is not a legally binding.
7. Open up extra windows indirectly affect and enhance the level of protection.

In the third video, Bernard Marguerite opened up a conference stating bringing news is not the same as journalism and questioning whose truth are we reporting? There are quite a few journalists were sharing their opinions on journalism and some advice on people who wanted to start journalism.
William Morris
“In Iraq, violence is what we hear, we don’t hear the immense enthusiasm for this vibrant democracy, they are one of the lively and inspirational democracies in the world, but the story we get here is millions of the dark side.”
Lyse Doucet
She questioned why we still need to rely on news reporters on TV when we have access to many of news that is from different perspectives online? She stated that media matters absolutely to the government governance and it is a battle for political survival. She also shared her personal experience, when she was in Syria, all the officers who saw her urged her to tell the truth.
Dame Ann Leslie
She urged all the journalists to be honest as far as you can be and respect your readers.
HRH Princess Basamah Binti Saud
-The readers will be reading and judging what’s going on through the eyes of the journalist who was reporting.
Media is about responsibility, education and freedom. At the end of the day the media take masses down the street, they getting killed and killing each other in the name of religion, democracy and socialism communism because what media conveyed in face which are not the same.
Martin bell
Journalists in war reporting in particular field. They should be aware of the consequences of what they are doing as it is difficult to differentiate the fact from fiction. This will be hard if a journalist don’t have the sense of right and wrong.
They also state the pros n cons cyber media and social networking.
Media is to be blamed because the media is shaping out the public opinion. Listening the same story in different ways which makes journalism looks different.We need to be more inclusive in coverage and be less pickle. Journalists need to be responsible for any issues they are reporting.

Answer:
Yes, journalism can be truthful in this era. Journalists should still be aware of the code of ethics as we are a civil society now. As a journalist they have to put themselves in the shoes of who they are reporting and have conscience on the truth they are reporting.

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(Summary of Videos)
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

Mentioned about the importance of press freedom – criticized that journalists still have to go to court to ask for permission to release and publish news.

He applauded the journalist profession as it is a courageous job that demands an extensive amount of sacrifices in order to deliver strictly fair and factual news – he wants journalists to not be one if they are only doing it to take orders and have no sense of conscience – do it for the sake of conveying the right information so that the majority can be informed.

He mentioned about how extremism in Malaysia have becoming worsened as people couldn’t say something without getting a lot of backlashes – he rejected the notion of Malaysia being more religious – as it contradicts with the concept that religion is supposed to be about tolerance and peace – in this dire state it is most important that a group of people like journalists take charge to do what’s right and ethical for the society – they need journalists and these stories as a form of motivation in the face of injustice and corruption

He believed that we should be guided by an ordinary set of principles of good behavior – being fair – and this should be practiced within the top leadership figures – as they lead the cycle- newspaper is being owned by politicians – if they’re not being fair then editors can’t be fair followed by journalists having no option but to adhere to this set of wrong principles – with this, journalists should be given the freedom to write without being tied down by the higher ups – the higher ups also need to accept these principles to end this vicious cycle

He suggested that we have an index to measure the yardsticks of media – see the ranking of news outlets in different countries – can differentiate and observe the quality of our news industry – unions and groupings should be active and have pride in their friendship and camaraderie – protest if one of their people were to face injustice

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Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

Press Freedom

journalists

strive for truth

must want to be a journalist (have passion)

abide by ordinary principles, not just a "conscience", as it is a fickle yardstick

fairness - "Do unto other you would want them to do unto you"

to not crumble under pressure of public or people-in-charge to change the truth

media owners

to have the same sets of principles and strive for the whole truth

society

remain informed

Proposal

to create an index of honesty among global news and media outlets

Bob Teoh

good journalism

truthfulness

responsibility to be truthful to the public

exercise personal conscience

abide by code of ethics

starts from the workplace (reform it)

other odd, irrelevant inside jokes?

Highlights from the International Communications Forum ICF 2014 - Media Ethics in a Changing World

bringing news is not the same as journalism

"Write what you know to be true, not what you believe"

facts vs. opinions

responsibility of media in conflicts

awareness of consequences of being a journalist and conveying news

terminology

subtle propaganda

puts pejorative on things, for example, the usage of the word "Regime"

attention is required to usage and effects

"Everybody is a journalist"

the advent of social media

the responsibility to fact check

What are the ethical responsibilities would you aspire for the mass media in the world to have?
One must strive to be truthful, neutral, objective, must not confuse fact with opinions and beliefs, to be selfless, respectful and sensitive towards reported content, and cannot succumb from other parties (such as government bodies, public opinion etc.).

Is being ethical as a journalist/editor/writer even possible in the media today, is there such a thing as an ethical media?
After a very heated discussion, we have come to the conclusion that although it is difficult, it is possible to be ethical under any circumstances. However, many journalists and news outlets these days no longer prioritise the truth, rather capitalising on monetary gain such as fake news portals that prey and pander to uninformed citizens (further reading: Inside a Fake News Sausage Factory: ‘This Is All About Income’)

What can we do as the audience to inform the media to strive for higher ethical standards?

Make our voices heard, demanding a higher quality of journalism via boycotts, protests, and consistently challenging media by fact checking and questioning them.