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Ethical guidelines ensure credible reporting

KUCHING: The Malaysian Journalist Code of Ethics is introduced to elevate journalistic integrity and ensure accountability. Kuching Division Journalists’ Association’s (KDJA) Teo Teck Wei said that this code necessitates journalists to utilise their influential role in shaping public opinion and societal understanding responsibly. “The profound influence journalists wield comes with the responsibility to adhere to […]

APM urged to enhance ties with media

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir yesterday said that the media played an important role in the documentation of events. The senior fellow of the National Professor’s Council (MPN) said  any events written by journalists were  rough drafts of the history of events that would be read by future  generations. He said this at the Malaysian […]

Dress appropriately, don’t overkill!

Wearing the correct dress for any occasion is a matter of good manners. – Loretta Young, American actress   I am compelled to write about the importance of proper attire in public after witnessing an incident yesterday. I was with a journalist friend from Kuala Lumpur having breakfast at a popular food court here in […]

Be proactive in sniffing out news, young journalists advised

KUCHING: Journalists are urged to be efficient in sourcing for news instead of being confined to tasks and assignments given. Former journalist Syaril A. Kadir pointed out that a good journalist is dedicated and passionate about his or her job. “Journalists are special individuals who shoulder great responsibilities in disseminating information to the public. “As […]

Journalists gain in-depth understanding of crime, investigative reporting

KUCHING: Sixty people comprising journalists, editors and sub-editors of Suara Sarawak and New Sarawak Tribune attended the ‘Tulisan Penyiasatan Bongkar’ writing seminar here, on Yesterday (Sept 15). The seminar was held at the Creative Heritage Innovative Centre, Yayasan Sarawak building. It was given by Syahril A. Kadir, a former journalist who has been involved in […]

Journalist killed hours after posting about disappeared students

MEXICO CITY: A journalist was shot dead Monday afternoon in southern Mexico, authorities said, shortly after posting online about the disappearance eight years ago of 43 students from a nearby area. Fredid Roman, who published his work on various social media pages and contributed to a local newspaper, was found dead in his car in […]

MPI wants to see Sarawak journos win awards

KUCHING: Journalists from Sabah and Sarawak have not been vying for national awards in a big way and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) wants too see a change. Its Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Chamil Wariya said Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia (HKM) honours journalists producing outstanding reports in the country. But there is a lack of […]

Press secretary loves her demanding job

KUCHING: It is common knowledge that the next career move for a journalist in Malaysia tends to lean towards politics such as being a Cabinet minister’s press secretary. One good example is Syeliza Basri, a former TV3 and Bernama journalist for 11 years, who is now the press secretary to Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the […]

Investigative reporting worth the while

KUCHING: Are the challenges and hardships involved in investigative reporting worthwhile? “Not worth it, but with immense passion and enduring perseverance, it’s worth your while,” said former KAJAI Award-winning journalist Mohamad Shahren Mohamad Yusri. He was sharing his experience and insights into investigative reporting with journalists of New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak at the […]

Relentless pursuit of quality journalism pays dividend

KUCHING: It all started with a dream and passion to help the community through investigative reporting. Writing Beyond the Norms, a special investigative reporting seminar was held at Pustaka Negeri by award winning journalist Shahren Yusri for two local dailies, New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, an initiative with Centexs Commercial, on Thursday (July 14). […]