The National Press Club of Malaysia’s Professional Development Series started this morning, with media personnel being trained on the best ways to harness data, and to better understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
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National Press Club of Malaysia launches Professional Development Series courses for media practitioners
The National Press Club of Malaysia launches interactive training programme designed to upskill and empower media practitioners across the country.
Constructive criticism by journalists helped build my character, made me a better man, says Al-Sultan Abdullah
At a time when those in power shied away, banned, or even sought legal redress when criticised by journalists, Malaysia’s Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said it was those criticisms, over the years, that helped build his character and made him a better man.
Holding on to what matters as we turn four today
This year, Twentytwo13 celebrates its fourth year in the industry. We will continue to bring the People’s Perspectives to the forefront, and Breaking Boundaries, while doing it.
Media Council can help address ‘paid attacks’ on news platforms
Shrinking advertisement money and pressure from social media, have forced some media establishments to resort to launching ‘attacks’ for money, says National Press Club of Malaysia president, Datuk Ahirudin Attan. A Media Council can help address this, he adds.
Rest well, Marc Ferdinand Joseph Lourdes. We love you
No words can comfort Marc Lourdes’ loved ones. As for his childhood friends, Marc’s untimely passing is the third within their circle. It’s both cruel and devastating. It has left most of them numb.
Stop using media as punching bag when all else fails
Following withering public backlash over his Jan 5 defence of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang instead blamed the media for stoking the flames of controversy. If one has nothing to hide, man up, face the press and answer the hard questions.
Communications Ministry’s multi-pronged approach in fighting fake news paying dividends
Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa reveals initiatives carried out by authorities to counter and debunk fake news, including those related to Covid-19.
Three years on and we’re here to stay!
Twentytwo13 celebrates third anniversary, remains committed to pushing boundaries amid challenging landscape.
‘Media not the enemy’
In conjunction with World Press Freedom Day, veteran journalist Datuk Ahirudin Attan says those in media industry need to stick their necks out more and that politicians need not view journalists as the enemy. Also in our news round-up, new Inspector General of Police reports for duty and DAP’s Lim Guan Eng urges graft busters to probe claims of corrupt politicians.
If Malaysian media don’t provide coverage for local sports, who else will?
The Malaysian press should not pay much attention to foreign sports and focus on local sports instead to help rebuild the industry which has been crippled by the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Ghaz Ramli.
Threatening media, racism in football should be given the boot
Don’t threaten the media with legal suits, just sue if it’s defamatory. Also, racist fans should not be allowed anywhere near sporting venues.
Karangkraf boss lambasts little Napoleons in ministries
Karangkraf Media Group chairman Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub says officials under Perikatan Nasional’s administration must learn to engage with the press instead of resorting to threats.