HAWANA in Sarawak on May 27
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA), which is scheduled to be held in Sarawak on May 27, will be filled with several exciting events including workshops. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the proposed event would not […]
From lab coats to bylines: A journey of career transformation, personal fulfilment
I had an 8-to-5 job before I started working in the media. I was a chemist at a pharmaceutical company at the time. Yeah, it’s totally different from the field I’m in right now, isn’t it? Actually, I graduated with a bachelor of science in chemistry, and being a chemist is my dream job. I […]
Writing still gives Ritchie a buzz 50 years on
KUCHING: An over 50-year journey as a newspaperman has earned veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie a place in the annals of journalism in Sarawak. Born on June 26, 1950 in Penang, he began his career as a reporter for New Straits Times where he earned his stripes over the next years, moving to Sarawak in […]
Diverse perspective approach key to good journalism
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The field of journalism is not only about delivering authentic and accurate information as it requires using a diverse perspective approach in providing an understanding of current issues to the community. New Sarawak Tribune executive editor, Harry Henry Julin, said every journalist has a different perspective and it is important […]
Journalism courses at varsities follow latest trend
KUALA LUMPUR: Institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are emphasising Mobile Journalism (MOJO) in their study programmes to produce graduates who are competitive and ready to face the media industry. Dean of the School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Associate Prof Dr Bahiyah Omar said it is important to apply MOJO in journalism studies to […]
Content creation name of the game
You need to create ridiculously good content – content that is useful, enjoyable and inspired. – Ann Handley, digital marketing pioneer, writer and speaker For the past few weeks, I dipped my toe in what I can only describe as the most creative and challenging part of my career in journalism. I’ve been tasked to […]
Veteran tells journalists what it is all about
KUCHING: A leading media personality on Tuesday spent a good part of two hours keeping staff of New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak spellbound with insights on the intricacies of the world of journalism. Suhaimi Sulaiman’s talk on Pushing Boundaries and Staying Relevant in the Changing Media Industry was attended by more than 100 participants […]
Passion the operative word for journalism in whatever era
By Nura Valentiana Lorna And Jacinta Jolene KUCHING: Traditional media is faced with umpteen challenges with the advent of its online cousins but journalists per se do not stand to lose given the many new opportunities out there. All they need to do is to evolve with the times, seize these opportunities and keep demonstrating […]
Journalism all about mobilising public opinion
MIRI: Journalism can be hard on the feet. Just ask the media practitioners of yesteryear. They will tell you of a time when smoke-filled newsrooms were a clickety-clack of typewriters, of reporters trying to get their intros right with larger-than-life unrelenting editors breathing down their neck even for the slightest of errors. Making you wish […]
Journalism offers new skills
By Jasmine Badun MALAYSIA today celebrates National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) in appreciation of the service of journalists in Malaysia. In conjunction with Hawana, New Sarawak Tribune spoke to a few youth who were interested in pursuing a career in journalism. RAMENA SAROJA, 24 (Research masters student) I’m interested in journalism because I enjoy learning new […]
