WHO OWNS SOUTHEAST ASIAN MEDIA?

Understanding media ownership is crucial for evaluating the information we consume. DIGGED.NEWS provides transparency on who controls Southeast Asian news.

Media Ownership Breakdown

The Southeast Asian media landscape is dominated by a mix of state-linked entities, publicly traded companies, private corporations, and wealthy individuals or families. This concentration of ownership can influence the stories that get covered and how they're presented.

At DIGGED.NEWS, we believe that understanding who owns the Southeast Asian media sources you consume is essential for developing media literacy and critical thinking skills.

Media ownership pie chart

PUBLICLY TRADED

40%

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

28%

PRIVATE COMPANIES

32%

Major Media Conglomerates

Media Group 1

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Private

Media Group 2

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Family

Media Group 3

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Public

Media Group 4

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Private

Media Group 5

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Family

Media Group 6

A brief description of this media conglomerate and its ownership structure. Includes information about their major holdings and market influence.

Ownership: Public

Why Media Ownership Matters

EDITORIAL INFLUENCE

Owners can influence editorial decisions, determining which stories get covered and how they're framed.

POLITICAL BIAS

Media ownership often correlates with political leanings, affecting how news is presented to the public.

CONCENTRATION OF POWER

When few entities control most media outlets, diverse perspectives may be limited or excluded.