SELECTED MEDIA COVERAGE
2026: [Global]. January 18, 2026. ‘Still here!’: X’s Grok AI tool accessible in Malaysia and Indonesia despite ban. The Guardian.
2026: [Singapore]. January 16, 2026. Grok AI misuse: Victims in Indonesia, Malaysia ‘angry’ and ‘humiliated’, but is banning the tool enough? Channel News Asia.
2025: [Hong Kong]. December 9, 2025. Can Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats? South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335660/can-singapores-cyber-laws-keep-pace-speed-borderless-online-threats
2025: [Abu Dhabi, UAE] October 14, 2025. Children of the revolution – Gen Z protests and how the Global North ‘broke their trust’ VIORY.
2025: [Global] October 5, 2025. Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag. NPR.
2025: [Hong Kong] October 3, 2025. The Gen Z social media users turning against Asia’s ‘crazy rich’. South China Morning Post.
2025: [Global] September 19, 2025. “Gen Z protesters are uniting behind a manga pirate flag” CNN World. https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/asia/one-piece-flag-indonesia-nepal-protesters-intl-hnk-dst
2025: [Doha, Qatar] October 18, 2025. “Are 16-year-olds too young to vote? The Stream, Al-Jazeera.
2025: [Singapore] September 8, 2025. “Corruption and Protest in Asia”, Channel News Asia.
2025: [Jakarta, Indonesia] September, 12, 2025. Explainer: Social media as town square, battleground in Indonesia’s protests. Jakarta Post. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/09/12/explainer-social-media-as-town-square-battleground-in-indonesias-protests.html?utm_campaign=os&utm_source=mobile&utm_medium=ios
2025: [Singapore] September 11, 2025. Google’s AI summaries stealing traffic. Channel News Asia: CNA938. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/googles-ai-summaries-stealing-traffic-5350996
2025: [Doha, Qatar]. October 16, 2025. “They’ve been called Gen-Z Protest”. AJ+ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4oMSSjJSi/?igsh=eGg0MDI1dTY0MHM4
2025: [Switzerland]. October 20, 2025. RTS Radio, https://www.rts.ch/info/societe/2025/article/la-gen-z-brandit-des-symboles-pop-pour-contester-l-autoritarisme-mondial-29028446.html
2025:[Austria]. October 6, 2025.Proteste unter dem Manga Banner? (Protests under the manga banner?) FM4. https://fm4.orf.at/player/20251006/4OK/1759763986000
2025: [Jakarta, Indonesia] June 27, 2025. Akal Imitasi untuk Aktivisme. Tempo. https://www.tempo.co/sains/akal-imitasi-untuk-aktivisme-1825311
2025: [Singapore]. April 30, 2025. Flag errors in Malaysia a ‘warning’ to take AI governance more seriously: Experts. Channel News Asia. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/jalur-gemilang-artificial-intelligence-malaysia-incorrect-flag-education-ministry-sin-chew-5096601
2025: [Jakarta, Indonesia] June 19, 2027. Keliru: Greenpeace Sebarkan Konten Raja Ampat Buatan AI. Tempo. https://www.tempo.co/cekfakta/keliru-greenpeace-sebarkan-konten-raja-ampat-buatan-ai-1745687
2024: [New York] December 16, 2024. “The Philippines is creating a ChatGPT rival that speaks Filipino and Taglish.” Rest of World. https://restofworld.org/2024/filipino-ai-chatbot-launches-2025-local-languages/
2024: [Jakarta, Indonesia] November 6, 2024. “Understanding the New US President’s Policy.” SEA Today Morning Show. Jakarta, Indonesia.
2024: [Doha, Qatar] October 14, 2024. “Who bears responsibility for what happens on social media?.” The Stream by Al Jazeera English. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2024/10/16/who-bears-responsibility-for-what-happens-on -social-media
2024: [Jakarta, Indonesia] October 9, 2024. “Peneliti AS Temukan ‘Deepfake Teroris’ Beredar di Indonesia | US based researcher found Terrorist Deepfake circulated in Indonesia.” Voice of America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8GwpdU8U2E
2024: [Sarawak, Malaysia] July 13, 2024. “Bengkel Klinik Cerdik Fakta di Pustaka Miri pada 25 Julai.” Utusan Borneo. https://www.utusanborneo.com.my/2024/07/13/bengkel-klinik-cerdik-fakta-di-pustaka-miri-pada-25- julai
2024: [Hong Kong] June 29, 2024. “After its anti-China Covid jab fake news campaign, the US has to regain ASEAN’s trust.” South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3268510/after-its-anti-china-covid-jab-fake-news-campaign-us-has-regain-aseans-trust
2024: [London] February 12, 2024. “Deepfakes and disinformation swirl ahead of the Indonesian election – podcast.” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/deepfakes-and-disinformation-swirl-ahead-of-indonesian-election-podcast -223119
2024: [Australia] January 21, 2024. “From cartoon lions to channeling dead dictators, here’s how artificial intelligence is being used in elections around the world.” ABC Australia; Will Jackson. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-22/how-ai-articial-intelligence-being-used-in-elections/10331 0862
2024: [Global] January 02, 2024. “Deepfakes deceive voters from India to Indonesia before elections.” Context by Thomson Reuters; Rina Chandran. https://www.context.news/ai/deepfakes-deceive-voters-from-india-to-indonesia-before-elections?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=context-share
2024: [Global] January 10, 2024. “Are social media platforms ready for record elections in 2024?” Context by Thomson Reuters; Rina Chandran. https://www.context.news/big-tech/are-social-media-platforms-ready-for-record-elections-in-2024?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=context-share
2023: [Oxford] August 21, 2023. “Hate speech can be found on TikTok any time. But its frequency spikes in elections.” Oxford Reuters Institute of Journalism Media.
2023: [Hong Kong] April 20, 2023. “How TikTok can stamp out hate and disinformation for 2024 Indonesia election.” South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3217733/2024-indonesian-election-how-tiktok-canstamp-out-hate-and-disinformation-and-become-inclusive
2022: [Malaysia] November 13, 2022. “Multi-pronged communication approach key to wooing young voters.” Borneo Post. https://bit.ly/3FnyUMP
2022: [Malaysia] November 13, 2022. “Calon PRU perlu guna pendekatan pelbagai serampang dalam strategi berkempen.” Utusan Borneo. https://bit.ly/3Fo5XAD
2021: [Malaysia] December 9, 2021. “Go beyond Facebook for campaign, media expert tells political parties.” Borneo Post. https://bit.ly/327EraU
2021: [Indonesia] September 3, 2021. “Malaysia’s New Cabinet: A Political Compromise?” Southeast Asia Today. https://bit.ly/3b6Tq5G
2021: [Global] July 13, 2021. “TikTok’s Next Big Gen Z Trend Might Be Viral Protests.” NewsWeek. https://bit.ly/3khJ1db
2021: [Malaysia] June 6, 2021. “Address False News with Media Literacy, says media expert.” Borneo Post. https://bit.ly/3vmRb67
2021: [Malaysia] June 6, 2021. “Literasi Media Rendah Antara Punca Berita Palsu Berleluasa.” Utusan Borneo. https://bit.ly/3wnUn2t
2021: [Malaysia] May 15, 2021. “Rakyat Sarawak jangan takut ambil vaksin, dapatkan maklumat dari sumber sahih. (Sarawakians should not be afraid to get vaccinated, get information from reliable sources).” Utusan Borneo. https://bit.ly/33U9Uuo
2021: [Malaysia] May 13, 2021. “Vaksin COVID-19 membolehkan rakyat AS menyambut lebaran (The COVID-19 vaccine allows U.S. residents to celebrate Eid).” Radio Televisyen Malaysia. https://bit.ly/2RjFDCR
2021: [Germany] April 19, 2021. “Aber wenn ihr einen Stein werft, das hier sind echte Kugeln (But when you turn a stone, these are real balls). (TikTok and military propaganda in Myanmar).” WELT. https://bit.ly/3or4WP8
2021: [Global] March 18, 2021. “TikTok is repeating Facebook’s mistakes in Myanmar.” Rest of World. https://bit.ly/3uX32IM
2020: [Indonesia] November 18, 2020. “UIN Raden Fatah Siapkan Jurnalis Muda Independen menghadapi perang informasi. / Prepare Independent Young Journalists for an information war.” PALPOS. https://bit.ly/2S86amE
2020: November 17, 2020. “Hadapi perang informasi, UIN Raden Fatah siapkan Jurnalis Muda Independen.” RRI. https://bit.ly/3eTUhtl
2020: [Malaysia] October 31, 2020. “Malaysian Election: Tak Perlu PRU awal walau wabak terkawal (No need for general election even if pandemic is under control).” Utusan Malaysia.
2020: [Malaysia] October 19, 2020. “Malaysian Election: Apa motif Anwar Ibrahim berteka teki? (What’s Anwar’s motives?).” Utusan Malaysia. https://bit.ly/3eWAZ6F
2020: [Malaysia] October 17, 2020. “Malaysian Election: Ulih Menang PRU taja enda muntang (Can win the election although not easy).” Utusan Borneo https://bit.ly/3fpivL7
2020: [Malaysia] September 29, 2020. “Graduates advised to acquire more skills for a tougher job market.” Mole.my. https://bit.ly/3ykH1Ws
2020: [Malaysia] September 9, 2020. “Fighting for Education in a Pandemic.” ASEAN Post. https://theaseanpost.com/article/ghting-education-pandemic
2020: [Malaysia] July 19, 2020. “Grouses over poor Internet access.” Borneo Post. https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/19/grouses-over-poor-internet-access/
2020: [Malaysia] July 7, 2020. “67.1 peratus tidak berpuas hati dengan capaian Internet di Malaysia Timur (67.1 percent are dissatisfied with Internet access in East Malaysia).” Utusan Borneo. https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/utusan-borneo-sarawak/20200707/281887300593963
2020: [Malaysia] July 4, 2020. “Pengari rayat patut nyaup rayat bulih bungkur arus Internet ti manah. (The people need better Internet access).” Utusan Borneo. https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/utusan-borneo-sarawak/20200704/282050509346327
2020: [Malaysia] May 27, 2020. “Raya di Norma Baru: Langkah keselamatan yang patut diambil (Celebrating Eid during COVID-19: Safety Precautions).” Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Radio Televisyen Malaysia.
2020: [Canada] May 5, 2020. “Liberté de la presse et pandémie ne font pas bon ménage.” Le Journal Des Alternatives; Anne Gabrielle Ducharme
2020: [Indonesia] April 29, 2020. “Salahkan Orang Lain, Senjata Warga Indonesia-Malaysia di Twitter (Blaming Others, Indonesian-Malaysian Weapons on Twitter).” MataMata Politik. https://bit.ly/2S8aqm8.
2020: [Brazil] April 22, 2020. “Número de países com regulação contra fake news dispara durante a pandemia. (Number of countries with regulations against fake news disappear during a pandemic).” FOLHAPRESS. https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2020/04/numero-de-paises-com-regulacao-contra-fake-newsdispara-durante-a-pandemia.shtml
2020: [Malaysia] April 6, 2020. “COVID-19 PKP: Kesan Psikologi COVID19 kepada pensyarah dan pelajar (COVID-19 lockdown: Psychological Effects of COVID19 on lecturers and students in higher education institutions).” Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Radio Televisyen Malaysia.
2020: [United States] April 6, 2020. “Fake news laws may ‘catch on’ during coronavirus.” Times Higher Education. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/fake-news-laws-may-catch-during-coronavirus
2020: [Pakistan] March 26, 2020. “Misinformation and fake news amid COVID-19 in South Asia.” International English News Channel Indus News.
2020: [Malaysia] February 17, 2020. “Pendidikan Awal Menentang Rasuah (Early education and corruption prevention).” Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Radio Televisyen Malaysia.
2020: [Malaysia] February 02, 2020. “Sudah Pasti Baru Kongsi (Medical hoaxes and coronavirus outbreak).” Suara Malaysia: Radio Televisyen Malaysia.
2019: [Malaysia] November 23, 2019. “Stringent checks vital to weed out scammers.” The New Straits Times (NST). https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/541379/stringent-checks-vital-weed-out-scammers
2019: [Malaysia] October 16, 2019. “Cybersecurity Warfare with Dr. Nuurrianti and Thomas Dougherty.” US Department of Justice. BFM Radio. https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/tech-talk/ent-tt-cybersecurity-warfare-us-uitm
2019: [Indonesia] September 01, 2019. “Berita palsu dan pilihanraya di dua negara Asia Tenggara: Kajian perbandingan pilihanraya umum Malaysia dan Pemilihan Presiden Indonesia 2019 (Fake news and elections in two Southeast Asian countries: A comparative study of the Malaysian general election and the 2019 Indonesian Presidential Election).” FIDCOM UINJKT. https://dkom.uinjkt.ac.id/berita-palsu-dan-pilihan-raya-di-dua-negara-asia-tenggara-kajian-perbandin gan-pilihan-raya-umum-malaysia-pemilihan-presiden-indonesia-2019/
2017: [Malaysia] December 02, 2017. “Documentary on Jati Miriek Wedding: Sarawak Traditional Wedding.” Radio Televisyen Malaysia. https://youtu.be/_QA126UmSEM?si=frLn9DrhgLh3VIj7
Dr. Nuurrianti Jalli 