EP #002-2 - Ian Yee

EP #002-2 - Ian Yee

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 AwardsSOPA 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.

Scroll below for Show Notes

"It's always just about doing your best - taking that one step forward and passing it on to the next generation. Trust that in time the arc of human history will always move forward. Just making small changes is okay. There is no need to be myself up about it. Just do our best, know and hope that some of the fantastic people we have worked with will continue the work and the people who watch our content remembers some of the messages and values we have put out to continue that fight." - Ian Yee

 

Ian Yee is the 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. Ian has exposed a wide range of crimes and social injustices through his well-known award winning work together with his team.

 

In this podcast, he shared many stories, from holding on to a drug mule's biscuit, growing up in Jinjang and beginning as a journalist, discussing the importance of investigative & impact journalism, navigating the dangers of investigative journalism, and relaying his message on media’s role in a democratic society.

 

How did Ian go from accidental editor to Peabody-nominee? What is the process and challenges he went through to achieve his goal?

 

Listen to our podcast to hear more about Ian's journey to address social injustices through fearless journalism.

 

 

Topics discussed in this podcast: 

 

  • His leadership and growing up [00:04:43]

  • His background [00:19:32]

  • R.AGE [00:26:58]

  • Investigative & Impact Journalism [00:33:39]

  • Social issues he has worked on [00:40:00]

  • Measuring Impact in Journalism [00:46:24]

  • Importance of Investigative & Impact Journalism in Malaysia [00:59:14]

  • Navigating Challenges, Dangers and Stress [01:11:30]

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Connect with Ian Yee - IG | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin

Follow The Fourth - Facebook I Twitter I LinkedIn I Instagram 

 

The FOURTH: A fearless investigative and impact journalism team that tackles social injustices through compelling multimedia documentaries and creative public action campaigns. 

 

R.AGE: The Star Media Group’s award-winning investigative journalism arm that specializes in short form multimedia documentaries and cause-driven media campaigns.

 

Gen.T: Generation T is Asia Tatler's platform for the leaders of tomorrow. The Generation T List, is the ultimate reference of young leaders shaping Asia's future.

 

Obama Foundation Leaders Program: The Barack Obama Foundation's Leaders programs aim to inspire, empower and connect regional cohorts of changemakers to accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities and throughout their region.

 

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