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 […]

Media, MACC unite against corruption

KUCHING: The Cakna Rasuah: SPRM Bersama Media Sarawak Programme has been launched to foster a strategic partnership between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and local media outlets. Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) chairman Ronnie Teo said that both the MACC and the media can leverage their respective strengths and expertise to form a more powerful […]

Media training for police mooted

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) and Citrine One Borneo have proposed to conduct a series of media training sessions for the police to enhance their handling of media-related matters. This follows a courtesy visit by KDJA and Citrine One Borneo to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata at Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) […]

Dr Sim contributes RM10,000 to KDJA for year-long activities

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has donated RM10,000 to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support its activities throughout the year. In a statement today (Jan 21), the association said Dr Sim presented the donation to KDJA President Ronnie Teo during a simple ceremony held at the Sarawak United Peoples’ […]

Sarawak delighted to host Hari Wartawan Nasional 2024

KUCHING: The Journalists Association of Kuching Division (KDJA) Sarawak welcomes news of Sarawak being appointed the host for the Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) or National Journalists Day in May 2024. In a press statement issued on Thursday (Jan 4), it was revealed that the idea was first mooted by KDJA last year. KDJA president Ronnie […]

SHEDA holds workshop to enhance property market reporting

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) recently organised a workshop to enhance the expertise of media practitioners in their reporting on property market and development. SHEDA partnered with Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) to organise a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing insights into Sarawak’s housing industry and clarifying the technical jargon […]

Sheda collaborates with media professionals to enhance property industry reporting

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) has responded to the challenge set by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to strengthen the expertise of media professionals, particularly in reporting on the property industry. During a meeting between Sheda and the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) on Friday (June […]

KKB presents financial donation to media body

KUCHING: KKB Engineering Bhd (KKB) has handed over a financial donation to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support the welfare of the media practitioners here. KDJA president Ronnie Teo when expressing his appreciation to KKB, hoped that the community would also continue to support the media in their efforts to deliver accurate and […]

Teo re-elected president of Kuching Division Journalist Association

KUCHING: Ronnie Teo was re-elected as the president of the Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) at its annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) yesterday (April 14). Teo, who is the Business Editor for the Borneo Post, will continue to lead the committee for the 2023–2025 term. Other committee members […]

Conquering the mighty Kinabalu

Beautiful things don’t ask for attention The Gayo Ngaran, Nulu Nabalu (in Dusun) or as commonly known as the mighty Mount Kinabalu is a goliath that is worthwhile to hike. Located within the Kinabalu National Park — a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO — the majestic mountain stands at 4,100 metres and is the […]