Editor’s Note: Ahead of the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Malaysia, GIJN is publishing a series of short interviews with a globally-representative sample of conference speakers. These are among the more than 300 leading journalists and editors who will be sharing practical investigative tools and insights at the event. Hosted by the Global Investigative Journalism Network and GIJN member Malaysiakini, GIJC25 — the largest global gathering of investigative journalists — will be held from November 20 – 24 in Kuala Lumpur, and registration is still open. GIJN: What are the biggest challenges for investigative reporting in your region? Journalists face criminalization for their reporting, while independent media outlets struggle with sustainability in a shrinking advertising and donor landscape.