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This 'Racy' Pop Song was Too Much for Malaysia's State Media

Mong Palatino

‘Despacito’ was deemed too racy by Malaysia’s state media networks.

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New Bill Allowing Political and Military Investments in Taiwan Media Raises Concerns

Zou Chi

Guan Zhong-xiang, associate professor at Chung Cheng University, says that the cable television industry is already open for foreign investments and if broadcast television is opened as well, there might be less locally produced programs and the industry will become a relaying platform for foreign television programs. Guan also fears that the new bill will grant the government power to manipulate public opinions.

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