Ibrahim “Ben” Suffian

Sutawan Chanprasert, founder of DigitalReach, and Ibrahim Suffian, director of Merdeka Center, dive into Southeast Asia's rising disinformation challenges. They explore how misinformation—especially from China—manipulates political narratives and shapes public opinion. The conversation highlights the need for robust media literacy and fact-checking mechanisms. They also discuss Malaysia's nuanced diplomatic relationship with China amidst ongoing maritime tensions, and emphasize the essential role of collaboration among civil society to combat digital information warfare.