Dzirhan Mahadzir

Dzirhan Mahadzir is a freelance defense journalist and analyst based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With over two decades of experience, he has contributed to various publications in the defense industry since 1998. These include Defence Review Asia, Jane's Defence Weekly, Navy International, International Defence Review, Asian Defence Journal, Defence Helicopter, Asian Military Review and the Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter. His work primarily focuses on defense issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Follow @DzirhanDefence for updates on his latest articles and insights.

Biography:  https://news.usni.org/author/dmahadzir

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The article also implies that South Korea's response was justified due to North Korea's actions. The author does not explore alternative viewpoints or provide a balanced perspective on the situation.
  • The article displays a strong bias towards North Korea's actions, portraying them as aggressive and disruptive. The author mentions that North Korea has threatened the safety of South Korean citizens and caused property damage by disrupting GPS signals, launching missiles, and distributing waste balloons.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is a freelance defense journalist and analyst who has written for multiple publications in the defense industry. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the author may have financial incentives to write articles that align with the interests of defense companies or governments.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The main contradiction in the article is that it states South Korean activists sent balloons filled with anti-North Korean leaflets, USB sticks filled with popular South Korean songs and dramas. However, this contradicts North Korea's claim that South Korea was sending balloons carrying anti-North Korean propaganda.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive in its portrayal of North Korea as an aggressive actor without providing a balanced perspective. The author does not explore alternative viewpoints or provide context for North Korea's actions, which may lead readers to form a one-sided opinion on the situation.

Recent Articles

North-South Korea Tensions Escalate: 1000 Trash-Filled Balloons and Propaganda Broadcasts

North-South Korea Tensions Escalate: 1000 Trash-Filled Balloons and Propaganda Broadcasts

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 North Korea and South Korea engage in a renewed war of balloons, with Pyongyang sending trash-filled balloons and Seoul resuming propaganda broadcasts. This escalation comes amid diplomatic stalemate over North Korea's nuclear ambitions, potentially leading to retaliatory military steps.