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THAILAND: MCOT adding content to lure ads

While news remains the broadcaster's core content, MCOT plans to increase its entertainment content with family-friendly shows
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INDONESIA: E. Kalimantan bans poll announcements

E. Kalimantan election commission reminds electronic media that announcing quick count results of the election could be considered a criminal offense
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THAILAND: PM harassed, heckled at ICT

About 400 TOT union members and managers protested against Prime Minister Somchai on his way to address tackling websites that insult the monarchy
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INDONESIA: Govt takes foreign bloggers to Yogyakarta, Bali

Tourism ministry hopes the bloggers will write about lesser-known locales in Yogyakarta and Bali
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INDONESIA: Jakarta to host "Pesta Blogger" on Saturday

Attendance to national blogger gathering expected to double last year's numbers
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INDONESIA: Journalists on alert for execution of Bali bombers

Journalists anticipate execution may occur prior to an announcement from the Attorney General's Office
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SINGAPORE: Feer to appeal defamation ruling

'Far Eastern Economic Review' argues article about prime minister and minister mentor was based on fact and "concerned matters of public interest"
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INDONESIA: Astro pulls out, pledges refund to customers

Astro Network gave local cable operator Direct Vision a final termination notice the day before it cut off programming service
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INDONESIA: Bloggers reveal the other side of the famous Kuta Beach

Bali Blogger Community visits Kuta's historical sights
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INDONESIA: Govt to intensify election awareness

Information and Communications Ministry will broadcast TV and radio ads to inform the public about the 2009 elections
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SINGAPORE: SPH wins top award again

Singapore Press Holdings wins Distinguished Patron of Arts Award for the sixteenth time since 1993
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INDONESIA: Astro stops services in Indonesia

Local cable operator Direct Vision apologizes for the Malaysian-based broadcasting company's termination of service
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INDONESIA: Media conference with Rogge canceled

Press conference with IOC president canceled due to security concerns for President SBY
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THAILAND: Fear grips Thai media professionals

Leading media members at forum discuss how the media can help end the conflict between PAD supporters and the government
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INDONESIA: TV ads boost party support

Poll by Indonesian Survey Institute shows Gerindra's popularity increased with help from its "deluge of TV spots"
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THAILAND: Police went too far, says watchdog

Also, media outlets plan to publish articles and suggestions on how end civil unrest
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THAILAND: UDD leader wanted on charge of lese majeste

Also, former Prime Minister Thaksin sues 'Manager' newspaper and ASTV for publishing PAD leader Sondhi's allegations that he planned to "overthrow the monarchy"
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INDONESIA: KPUD accused of breaching rule

Donggala election commission fails to publish preliminary list of election candidates in mass media due to unspecified "constraint"
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SINGAPORE: 1.44 million read ST

Nielsen index indicates newspapers still enjoy "a greater degree of public trust" than the Internet
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THAILAND: Panel starts crackdown inquiry

Government-appointed committee asks media to provide video footage and photos of police crackdown of PAD protesters on Oct. 7
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