Asia and Pacific Archives - Page 28 of 181

#IndexAwards2016: Indonesian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf carves a name for herself in comedy

From a conservative Muslim community where expectations stretched only to marriage and children, Sakdiyah Ma’ruf has carved a name for herself in comedy

Taiwan: An interview with politician and heavy metal frontman Freddy Lim on music and censorship

by Patrick McKenna | 14 Mar 16

Lim recently won a seat in parliament representing the New Power Party and defeating Chinese Nationalist Party member Lin Yu-fang, who had held his seat for 20 years.

Underground music around the world playlist

by Patrick McKenna | 22 Feb 16

In some countries, there have been flourishing underground music scenes sprouting up in the last few years, despite a continuing trend of censorship of the arts and governmental suppression

Statement of solidarity with the Afghan media community following the attacks on Tolo TV

by Index on Censorship | 25 Jan 16

In response to the attacks on Tolo TV on 20 January, in which eight people have been killed and 30 others injured, we stand in solidarity with the Afghan media community

China’s XXX factor: Crackdown in the world’s leading porn consumer

by Jemimah Steinfeld | 21 Dec 15

China tops the global charts for viewing porn despite strict laws cracking down on its use. Jemimah Steinfeld discusses upcoming restrictions on reading about sex and a drive to get women to cover up their cleavage

South Korea’s art community expresses concerns about new museum director

by Josie Timms | 15 Dec 15

The Korean art community has released a statement requesting that The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)

Malaysia: Drop charges against Lena Hendry

by Index on Censorship | 11 Dec 15

Lena Hendry has been prosecuted for her involvement in a private screening of a documentary during a human rights event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2013