How did the independent news portal (INP) report political news during GE14?

• Main Authors: Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira, Ahmad, Zeti Azreen
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: P87 Communication. Mass media
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/87292/2/Nur%20Shakira%20Mohd%20Nasir-%20INVITATION.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/87292/3/GE14%20An%20Analysis%20Programme%2028%20June%202018.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/87292/19/87292_%20How%20did%20the%20independent%20news%20portal%20%28INP%29%20report%20political%20news%20during%20GE14.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/87292/

Mass media in Malaysia are renowned for their pro-government reporting. Their consistent positive slant towards Barisan Nasional (BN) and its coalition, has made them known as the government’s machinery instead of a watchdog in society. During the GE14 campaign the positive coverage given to BN by...