Media becomes the scapegoat!
Politicians and the media have a love-hate relationship, but lawmakers are actors, so they must watch their words. – Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, columnist When things go wrong, the media is at the receiving end – maybe not all the time, but most of the time. Here, when I mention the word ‘media’ I […]
GE 15: Media gathers at PBB headquarters; GPS candidates announcement
KUCHING: National and local media have gathered at Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) headquarters as early as 8am today, for the announcement of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, arrived at 9.45am, and proceeded to […]
Social factors draw people to unhealthy activities
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN The sugar baby-sugar daddy issue was thrust into the limelight early last month after media reports emerged that Malaysia held the dubious distinction of having the third-highest number of sugar daddies in Asia. In this third of four articles on this issue, experts discuss the sociology of sugaring. Many people dream […]
Media’s role in bringing impact overnight
KUCHING: The pen is mightier than the sword. This proverb could not be more true when it comes to the role of the media. Sacofa Sdn Bhd managing director Mohamed Zaid Zaini said there is no denying that the huge impact the media brings has influence the public opinion. “The world of journalism can be a […]
Mass media reminded of its vital roles
MUKAH: The mass media has an important role to play in the development of a country, said Mukah Resident Hamdiah Bakir. Alluding to the saying “a pen is sharper than a sword”, she added that the media could change the people’s opinions through its reports. Hamdiah was speaking at an appreciation dinner that the Ministry […]
Pupils can benefit from offline learning
KUCHING: Alternative platforms that do not require internet connection could be utilised for learning in view of the closure of schools. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said this in response to many students in rural areas who are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection. He pointed out […]
Drum roll for the media
KUCHING: There was excitement in the air for Sarawak’s media fraternity at the 32nd edition of the Awards (KJA) ceremony held at Imperial Hotel here on Friday night. Journalists keenly awaited the announcement of the prizes towards the end of the night, curious to know what awards they had bagged. Present at the ceremony was […]
Internet celebrities: Becoming a social influencer
The age has changed and modern technologies conquered — where new job scopes appear out of nowhere, and one of it is being a ‘social media influencer’. A full-time job A social media influencer is a user of social media who has established credibility in a specific industry with the power to move trends and […]
