BFM :: In Case You Missed It

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

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

Last month, the UN Human Rights Council agreed, by consensus, to an improved resolution in their aim to protect journalists. Some of the provisions include calls on all states "to release arbitrarily detained journalist, and "to not interfere with the use of encryption and digital security tools that enable anonymity." This latest resolution is considered ground-breaking, to some, but will it receive the backing of the states? Or will it be the same old case of "all talk and no action?" In Case You Missed It explores.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:15 - Asia Calling 1 - Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Nepal 8:40 - Asia Calling 2 - Zine scene in Indonesia 17:08 - UN's Resolution to Protect Journalists - All Talk, No Action?This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte's first one hundred days is marked with his crusade on drugs. Caught in the crossfire are journalists, who received death threats for their reports on the issue. With a dark history in its treatment of practicing journalists, how is the country coping with this latest controversy? We speak to a representative from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) to gauge the temperature in the Philippines.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:28 - Asia Calling 1 - Geopolitical tension the cause of violence in Pakistan 8:15 - Asia Calling 2 - World Rohingya Day in Sweden 15:21 - Philippines' War on Drugs - Caught in the CrossfireThis episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Asia has always been very receptive to cultural diversity and mobility. Tune in to In Case You Missed It this week for a sample of those traits. Brought to you only by Asia Calling.Here are the segments of the episode: 0:36 - Asia Calling 1 - Duterte's extreme war on drugs in the Philippines 9:11 - Asia Calling 2 - Omelettes are a huge hit in India 15:02 - Asia Calling 3 - Mining causes environmental damages in Philippines 22:46 - Asia Calling 4 - Unique initiative to help Indonesian migrants 29:10 - Asia Calling 5 - World Water Week 2016 in Sweden

Chris Lau, a budding journalist, received his first exposure to a conflict zone when he went backpacking in Afghanistan. Little did he know that the experience was his calling to be a war journalist. Since that escapade, he has visited many more war and conflict zones in the region, to help tell the stories of the people there, to the world. In Case You Missed It speaks to him to hear how he got there.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:15 - Asia Calling 1 - Fear of failure drives students in India to suicide 8:15 - Asia Calling 2 - Indonesia restores a classic film for the modern audience 14:33 - A Rookie in the WarzoneThis episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

How did it feel like to be home, and yet, not accepted? That's exactly what Afghan refugees faced, when they returned years after escaping the war in their country. Listen to that, and many more regional stories from Asia Calling, brought to you by Kantor Berita Radio 68H. 0:37 - Asia Calling 1 - Irom Sharmila broke her fast after a 16-year hunger strike 8:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Thailand drafted a new constitution again 16:10 - Asia Calling 3 - Afghan refugees return home 22:48 - Asia Calling 4 - Loopholes in India's labor law 29:35 - Asia Calling 5 - Sukarno's art collection

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

For students looking to be a part of the media industry, a solid foundation in media education is a necessity to ensure their survivability. But, what exactly is the approach taken by our media educators here to prepare our students? Is the emphasis more theoretical, or practical, in nature? And how do they align the syllabi to cope with the ever-changing nature of the media industry? In Case You Missed It explores.Here are the segments of the show: 0:57 - Asia Calling 1 - Youths from the Dalit caste, protest in India 7:06 - Asia Calling 2 - Mega-dam project sidelines the community in Myanmar 14:39 - Media Education in Malaysia - A Solid Foundation for Future Practitioners?This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Find out how Philippines is trying to enforce a law on emergency relief for children, and the craze in India surrounding Rajinikanth's latest film, Kabali, among others, in this week's episode of In Case You Missed It, brought to you by Asia Calling. Here are the segments of the episode: 0:43 - Asia Calling 1 - Philippines enacts a law on emergency relief for children 6:45 - Asia Calling 2 - Grassroots support for sexual abuse victims in Indonesia 14:34 - Asia Calling 3 - Humanitarian situation in Myanmar deteriorates 20:42 - Asia Calling 4 - Media in India at loggerheads over Kashmir 26:55 - Asia Calling 5 - Unprecedented craze for Kabali in India

Sometimes, reading the newspaper can evoke a strong sense of Déjà vu. Different news outlets carry the same story, using the same angle. It's almost as if the journalists huddled together and decided on the pieces of information to go with, in order to make the story uniform. And that is pack journalism: when news reporting becomes homogenous, and there is a distinct lack of original thought or initiative. In this episode of ICYMI, we explore how pack journalism influences reporting.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:38 - Asia Calling 1 - Afghanistan builds its first mega power dam 7:23 - Asia Calling 2 - Bags of onions fill the streets of India 14:20 - Do Journalists Hunt in Packs?This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

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

Sit back, relax and listen to our collection of regional stories across Asia, brought to you by our friends from Asia Calling. The curation includes the story of a Syrian refugee in South Korea, and the recent international court ruling on South China Sea.Here are the segments of the episode: 0:33 - Asia Calling 1 - Syrian refugees want recognition in South Korea 7:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Mining industries are killing migrant workers in India 13:23 - Asia Calling 3 - Turmoil in Kashmir over the death of militant poster boy 20:31 - Asia Calling 4 - Hague ruling on the South China Sea dispute 27:20 - Asia Calling 5 - Endangered birds in Indonesia

In the days of our forefathers, activism was defined as people congregating in a physical space and fighting for a common cause, be it through marches or sit-ins. These days, activism has taken new forms including on social media, either through hashtags, online petitions or Facebook pages. While the immediate effectiveness of social media activism has been proven in recent history, such as during the Arab Spring, the question that still lingers is, is social media activism sustainable once the furor dies down? Is it viable in the long run? We look for the answer to this and many more questions, on this week's episode of In Case You Missed It.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:24 - Asia Calling 1 - Music aids in recovery of an Australian victim 8:08 - Asia Calling 2 - Call centres in Philippines are saturated 15:37 - #SocialMediaActivismMattersThis episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.

Crime journalism can be considered one of the grittiest beats in the profession. It comes with its own set of risks, and a totally different set of skills. From building a rapport with authorities and sourcing information from the public, to speaking to family members of the victims, the job is indeed challenging. This week on In Case You Missed It, we speak to a former crime journalist to hear his stories.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:10 - Asia Calling 1 - China plays its part in reducing carbon emissions 8:33 - Asia Calling 2 - A lady leads an orchestra in Afghanistan 16:08 - Crime Journalism - Grit and TraumaThis episode was produced by Aziff Azuddin, Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.

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

Asia has never failed to deliver when it comes to surprises. Join Asia Calling this week as they attended a poetry festival for children in India, and the annual ASEAN Literary Festival in Jakarta, among other interesting places across the region. Brought to you by our friend from Kantor Berita Radio 68H.Here are the segments of the episode: 0:38 - Asia Calling 1 - Pakistan abuses its capital punishment law 7:43 - Asia Calling 2 - Poetry festival for children in India 15:00 - Asia Calling 3 - Islamophobia in Thailand 22:39 - Asia Calling 4 - Taboo topics at Asean Literary Festival 2016 30:05 - Asia Calling 5 - An unconventional model trying her luck in South Korea

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

These days, news travels faster mostly on the internet, and less so through the conventional, print media. Recognising this, a lot of print media organisations are trying to make their presence felt on the World Wide Web. However, the shift is not as simple as it seems. While others are struggling to juggle between both, some found the right formula to make it work. This week, we speak to Taz, a media organisation from Germany that is learning the ropes of both mediums, and gaining the right traction.Here are the segments of the episode: 1:13 - Asia Calling 1 - Coups in Thailand 9:12 - Asia Calling 2 - Illegal trade is on the rise in Afghanistan 16:48 - Print and Online: A Marriage Destined to Fail?This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Armed with a camera and sharp lenses, photojournalists play a crucial role in capturing compelling moments that help the public visualise the news. It is not an easy job, especially as it requires quick reflexes and sharp eyes to capture a good photo. But, what does a photog consider as a good photo? We speak to a photojournalist to get an insight into the trade, as well as the challenges that come their way, especially in this day and age of social media. Here are the segments of the episode: 1:21 - Asia Calling 1 - Journalists threatened in India 7:50 - Asia Calling 2 - Symposium on the 1965 massacre in Indonesia 13:58 - Visualising NewsThis episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.