1 hr 29 min
EP #002 Ian Yee - Holding on to Drug Mule’s Biscuit, Importance of Investigative & Impact Journalism, Navigating the Dangers of Investigative Journalism, and the Media’s Role in a Democratic Society. Gamechangers for Good
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- Society & Culture
Ian Yee (@ianyee) is a journalist, editor, producer, and co-founder of The Fourth, an investigative and impact journalism team that uses compelling multimedia documentaries and creative public action campaigns to address social injustices. On his journalism, Ian and his team have exposed a wide range of crimes and social injustices, including child sexual exploitation, school violence, as well as human trafficking and wildlife smuggling. Spectacular!
His "Predator in My Phone" initiative resulted in forming the new laws in Malaysia to protect children from sexual grooming, known as the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Ian is one of three Malaysians acknowledged by the British Council with The Social Impact Award for their outstanding achievements. He received the award, as he also graduated from Liverpool John Moores University, which recognizes alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to creating positive social change. In addition to being nominated for a Peabody award twice, Ian and his team have received numerous other achievements for journalism, social activism, film-making, marketing, and digital innovation. This includes the Asian Media Awards, SOPA Awards, and World Digital Media Awards, making the total nearly 40 awards.
Let's dive into the untold story of our greatest changemakers for this week’s episode of The Gamechangers For Good, Ian Yee.
This episode is brought to you by GivingHub, a resource platform for NGOs, allowing you to fundraise for your NGOs online.
*Disclaimer: The discussions in these podcasts are for knowledge-sharing which should not be proceeded without the permission of the guests. The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the various guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of The Gamechangers For Good With Wah Hoo.
Ian Yee (@ianyee) is a journalist, editor, producer, and co-founder of The Fourth, an investigative and impact journalism team that uses compelling multimedia documentaries and creative public action campaigns to address social injustices. On his journalism, Ian and his team have exposed a wide range of crimes and social injustices, including child sexual exploitation, school violence, as well as human trafficking and wildlife smuggling. Spectacular!
His "Predator in My Phone" initiative resulted in forming the new laws in Malaysia to protect children from sexual grooming, known as the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Ian is one of three Malaysians acknowledged by the British Council with The Social Impact Award for their outstanding achievements. He received the award, as he also graduated from Liverpool John Moores University, which recognizes alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to creating positive social change. In addition to being nominated for a Peabody award twice, Ian and his team have received numerous other achievements for journalism, social activism, film-making, marketing, and digital innovation. This includes the Asian Media Awards, SOPA Awards, and World Digital Media Awards, making the total nearly 40 awards.
Let's dive into the untold story of our greatest changemakers for this week’s episode of The Gamechangers For Good, Ian Yee.
This episode is brought to you by GivingHub, a resource platform for NGOs, allowing you to fundraise for your NGOs online.
*Disclaimer: The discussions in these podcasts are for knowledge-sharing which should not be proceeded without the permission of the guests. The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the various guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of The Gamechangers For Good With Wah Hoo.
1 hr 29 min