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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 […]

Still jobless after many years? Something’s wrong!

It is better for a youth to earn living selling pakodas (vegetable fritters) instead of being unemployed. Making pakodas is not shameful; what is shameful is comparing such a person with a beggar. – Amit Shah, Indian politician When I was fresh out of college in the late Seventies, I thought I would relax and […]

Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2022 sees more entries

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & GABRIEL LIHAN MIRI: There was a surge of 34 per cent of entries at this year’s Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2022 (KJA 2022). Compared to 364 entries received in 2021, there are 461 entries for this year’s KJA 2022. Chairman and chief executive officer of Malaysia Press Institute, Datuk Dr Chamil […]

Social events must be reported to District Offices

KUCHING: It is now mandatory for all community leaders and village chiefs to report social events such as weddings, funerals and others to their respective District Offices immediately. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the District Offices are ready to advise these leaders and help them seek help from relevant […]