Mong Palatino · May, 2011

Latest posts by Mong Palatino from May, 2011

Social media usage in Cambodia

  19 May 2011

Journalism students from Phnom Penh upload a video which discuss social media usage in Cambodia, including the threat to block websites which are critical to the government.

Malaysia: Tweets on the Acid Splasher

  18 May 2011

More than 20 cases of acid attacks have been reported already in Malaysia since March. Many residents are scared to walk in the streets. Netizens were quick to spread information about the 'acid splashing' cases but some reports turned out to be false.

Cambodia: Blog to promote LGBT welfare

  17 May 2011

Cambodia LGBT Pride! is a blog established by volunteers who “work together with NGOs and local businesses to reduce discrimination based on sexuality and co-ordinate events to help nurture and strengthen the LGBT community in Cambodia.”

Why East Timor should join ASEAN?

  17 May 2011

José Ramos-Horta, the President of Timor-Leste, lists the country's accomplishments to convince ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) leaders to include Timor Leste as one of its members

Philippines: New bar examination format

  15 May 2011

A Filipino lawyer revealed that the bar examination format would be modified next year. Aside from the traditional essay questions, examinees will also answer multiple choice examinations.

Singapore: Dog meat

  15 May 2011

A Singapore blogger urges authorities to rethink the ban on the selling of dog meat in the city state.

Singapore: Cancer treatment subsidy

  15 May 2011

Deborah Choo, writing for The Online Citizen, features the story of a cancer patient who found out that cancer treatments are not being subsidized by the Singapore government.

Unesco report on Singapore media

  10 May 2011

A Unesco report cites the “heavily regulated” mainstream media in Singapore while recognizing blogs and other new media sites as offering “alternative discourse on important socio-political issues like domestic politics, rights of gays and senior citizens.”

Postscript to Singapore Elections

  9 May 2011

Singaporeans trooped to the polls last Saturday and re-elected the ruling party which has been in power since 1959. But the opposition also scored some important victories and this generated a lot of reactions in the local blogosphere.

Myanmar: Video journalists behind bars

  7 May 2011

Independent media network The Democratic Voice of Burma reports that 17 of its video journalists are under detention in Myanmar. Some are serving sentences of 27 years for reporting about the real situation inside Myanmar.

Thailand: Opium Museum

  7 May 2011

The House of Opium in Thailand features the history of opium and its trade in The Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia. It also has a collection of materials which celebrate the culture of north Thailand.

Laos: Mekong Tourism Forum

  7 May 2011

A new media boot camp will be held later this month a day before the Mekong Tourism Forum in Pakse, Champasak, Laos. The event will gather travel bloggers who are expected to learn more about the tourism potential of the Mekong region.

Indonesia: Kartini Day

  4 May 2011

Tikno blogs about Raden Ajeng Kartini, a pioneer of women's rights in Indonesia. Kartini Day, which is being celebrated in Indonesia every April, is similar to Mother's Day in Western countries.