Asian Journalism Ethics

Found an interesting breakdown of journalism ethics in Asia.While many journalists follow similar codes of ethics such as telling the truth, not discriminating, etc. some Asian countries consider other factors to be just as important.

Cambodia
Protect women, children and the disabled
Give special consideration to women, children and the disabled.


Taiwan
A journalist shall not take up another job which conflicts with his profession, or engage in such fields, and shall avoid assignments which are connected with his own interests.

A journalist shall not join any political party or take up public office, nor shall he take part in election campaigns. He shall quit his job if he decides to seek election for public office.


Bangladesh 
Newspapers and journalists have the right to express their views strongly on controversial issues but in doing so:

a. All true events and views must be expressed clearly.
b. No event shall be distorted in order to influence the readers.
c. No news shall be distorted or slanted dishonestly either in the main comment or in the headline.
d. Views on major news shall be presented clearly and honestly.

Islam
To refrain from either broadcasting or publishing anything that goes against public morality and the rules of decent demeanour. This also means any condoning of crime, violence, suicide or anything that arouses terror or provokes lower instincts, whether directly or indirectly, should be strictly avoided.

website:  Journalism Code of Ethics in Asia