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The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Bernama showcases over four decades of historic images at HAWANA 2025 Carnival
KUALA LUMPUR: More than four decades of Malaysia's rich history, captured through the nostalgic lens of Bernama photojournalists, are being brought to life at the Bernama Images booth during the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall. Bernama Photo marketing officer Fatiha Ghazali said the booth has drawn strong interest from visitors, many of whom were intrigued by the historic photographs and eager to learn the stories behind them. 'Most visitors were curious about the photo displays and asked why these particular images were showcased. We explained that every news report published by Bernama is accompanied by photographs to provide visual context. 'The images displayed here are part of the news photo archive uploaded to the Bernama Images platform, spanning from the 1980s to the present day,' she said when met at the carnival. Fatiha said Bernama has undertaken a digitisation initiative to scan and preserve older images taken before the digital era, ensuring they remain accessible. 'In addition to our photo archive, we aim to make the most of our resources by producing publications. Since we have both the images and accompanying information, we're able to create complete and meaningful products,' she added. Among the publications are special pictorial collections commemorating official state events and visits by foreign dignitaries, published in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office and Istana Negara. Bernama Radio producer Nor Hayati Yaakub said the Mini Konti Bernama booth was designed to enhance public engagement, particularly with those interested in journalism and in understanding how news is broadcast. 'We have invited guests and sponsors to share their insights and latest updates through live segments at the booth,' she said. Meanwhile, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) marketing officer Mohd Hizaimi Senin said that DBP is showcasing works by National Laureates, as well as a timeless collection featuring 28 titles by recipients of the SEA Write Award, launched during the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025. He said the featured literary figures include Lim Swee Tin, Suhaimi Muhammad and Othman Puteh, names that continue to resonate with literary enthusiasts. He added that DBP also showcased a wide range of genres, including children's novels, dictionaries, and magazines to ensure the exhibition offers something for all segments of society. 'One of the bestsellers was The Myth of the Lazy Native by Syed Hussein Alatas, which recorded sales of around 500 copies during the book fair. 'Also introduced was the Penghayatan Hadis 40 children's book series, comprising 10 titles aimed at instilling noble values in young readers based on the sayings of Prophet Muhammad,' said Mohd Hizaimi. The three-day carnival, which began on Friday, is part of the HAWANA 2025 celebration, officially launched today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. HAWANA's theme this year is 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, the event aims to honour the vital role and contributions of journalists in the nation's development.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
HAWANA 2025 Carnival showcases Bernama photo archives
KUALA LUMPUR: More than four decades of Malaysia's rich history, captured through the nostalgic lens of Bernama photojournalists, are being brought to life at the Bernama Images booth during the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall. Bernama Photo marketing officer Fatiha Ghazali said the booth has drawn strong interest from visitors, many of whom were intrigued by the historic photographs and eager to learn the stories behind them. 'Most visitors were curious about the photo displays and asked why these particular images were showcased. We explained that every news report published by Bernama is accompanied by photographs to provide visual context. 'The images displayed here are part of the news photo archive uploaded to the Bernama Images platform, spanning from the 1980s to the present day,' she said when met at the carnival. Fatiha said Bernama has undertaken a digitisation initiative to scan and preserve older images taken before the digital era, ensuring they remain accessible. 'In addition to our photo archive, we aim to make the most of our resources by producing publications. Since we have both the images and accompanying information, we're able to create complete and meaningful products,' she added. Among the publications are special pictorial collections commemorating official state events and visits by foreign dignitaries, published in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office and Istana Negara. Bernama Radio producer Nor Hayati Yaakub said the Mini Konti Bernama booth was designed to enhance public engagement, particularly with those interested in journalism and in understanding how news is broadcast. 'We have invited guests and sponsors to share their insights and latest updates through live segments at the booth,' she said. Meanwhile, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) marketing officer Mohd Hizaimi Senin said that DBP is showcasing works by National Laureates, as well as a timeless collection featuring 28 titles by recipients of the SEA Write Award, launched during the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025. He said the featured literary figures include Lim Swee Tin, Suhaimi Muhammad and Othman Puteh, names that continue to resonate with literary enthusiasts. He added that DBP also showcased a wide range of genres, including children's novels, dictionaries, and magazines to ensure the exhibition offers something for all segments of society. 'One of the bestsellers was The Myth of the Lazy Native by Syed Hussein Alatas, which recorded sales of around 500 copies during the book fair. 'Also introduced was the Penghayatan Hadis 40 children's book series, comprising 10 titles aimed at instilling noble values in young readers based on the sayings of Prophet Muhammad,' said Mohd Hizaimi. The three-day carnival, which began on Friday, is part of the HAWANA 2025 celebration, officially launched today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. HAWANA's theme this year is 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, the event aims to honour the vital role and contributions of journalists in the nation's development.
Daily Express
04-06-2025
- Daily Express
Sabah's ethnic literature has potential to flourish within and outside Malaysia
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 Text Size: Dr Henry (left, front) in a group photo with FIB UNAIR students. SURABAYA: Sabah's ethnic literature has the potential to flourish both within and outside of Malaysia due to its recognition and support from Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), as well as its relevance to communities and ethnicities within the BIMP-EAGA zone. Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Dr. Henry Bating, said that the development of Sabah's ethnic literature – including that of Sarawak, the Chinese (Mahua), Indian (Kayvean/Tamil), Siamese descendants and the Orang Asli – has directly received support from DBP through, among other initiatives, the annual multi-ethnic literature seminars. 'Meanwhile, the connection of Sabah's ethnic literature with communities in the BIMP-EAGA zone allows it to thrive beyond Malaysia's borders,' he said while delivering a guest lecture at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) on May 27. Henry, who also chairs the Kadazandusun Language Unit at the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language (PPIB) at UMS, views Sabah's ethnic literature – due to its cross-border community ties – as a valuable resource to broaden students' understanding of the associated cultures and communities. 'Cultural and community knowledge can help students master listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, including singing, as part of the Kadazandusun language elective course offered at PPIB UMS,' he added. The guest lecture and field research were part of an ongoing collaboration between FIB UNAIR and PPIB UMS that began a year ago. Two senior lecturers from PPIB participated in the guest lecture program. Henry presented a lecture titled 'Sabah Ethnic Literature and Multiculturalism in Malaysian and Indonesian Literature', while Dr. Shakiratul Hanany Abdul Rahman delivered a lecture on 'Malay Drama in the Teaching of English in Malaysian Secondary Schools'. As part of the development of Sabah's ethnic literature, the Momogun Writers Association of Malaysia (Momogunsia) once organised a regional literature seminar involving presenters from the University of the Philippines (UP), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), and the Central Kalimantan Cultural Board on October 22, 2016, at SMK Matunggong. This cross-border seminar was financially and logistically supported by DBP and the Office of the Kota Marudu Member of Parliament, which was then represented by Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus J. Ongkili. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
DBP earnings up 82% in Q1 2025 to P1.61B
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) saw its bottom line grow by high double-digits in the first quarter of 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, DBP said its net income stood at P1.61 billion in the January to March period, up 82% from P571 million in the same period in 2024. The state-run lender said its earnings grew because it 'continued to ramp up lending activities to its priority sectors and key industries.' In particular, DBP president and CEO Michael de Jesus said the financial performance in the first three months of the year was driven largely by significant increases in interest income from its lending and investment portfolio. 'DBP's strong financial performance in the first quarter is reflective of the robust performance of the local banking industry that has greatly benefited from the stable macroeconomic environment brought about by the sound economic policies of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.,' said De Jesus. The DBP chief added that the state-run bank's total assets breached the trillion-peso mark, hitting P1.04-trillion, up 7% from the P977-billion posted year-on-year. Moreover, DBP's total deposits grew to P821 billion, up 9% from P756 billion seen a year ago, while loans to borrowers rose by 2% to P519 billion from P509 billion year-on-year. 'About 60% of DBP's total loans, or P314.7 billion, went to the infrastructure and logistics sector with most of the projects located in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Davao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas,' said de Jesus. He added that DBP provided P96.7 billion in loans to projects for social infrastructure and community development, P47 billion for environment-related projects, and P25 billion for micro, small, and medium enterprises. 'We expect another banner year for the Bank given the favorable economic landscape even as we pursue more programs and initiatives that would contribute positively towards the 'deep economic and social transformation as embodied in the Philippine Development Plan' 2023 to 2028,' said De Jesus. DBP is the 10th largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four priority sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development. It has a branch network of 150, including 14 branch lite units that are located in underserved areas in the country. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
Borneo Post
02-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Sabah's ethnic literature has potential to flourish within, beyond Malaysia
Dr Henry Bating (front left) during the field research with FIB UNAIR students. KOTA KINABALU (June 2): Sabah's ethnic literature has the potential to flourish both within and outside of Malaysia due to its recognition and support from Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), as well as its relevance to communities and ethnicities within the BIMP-EAGA zone. Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Dr Henry Bating, said that the development of Sabah's ethnic literature — including that of Sarawak, the Chinese (Mahua), Indian (Kayvean/Tamil), Siamese descendants, and the Orang Asli — has directly received support from DBP through, among other initiatives, the annual multi-ethnic literature seminars. 'Meanwhile, the connection of Sabah's ethnic literature with communities in the BIMP-EAGA zone allows it to thrive beyond Malaysia's borders,' he said while delivering a guest lecture at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) in Surabaya, Indonesia on May 27. Henry, who also chairs the Kadazandusun Language Unit at the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language (PPIB) at UMS, views Sabah's ethnic literature — due to its cross-border community ties — as a valuable resource to broaden students' understanding of the associated cultures and communities. 'Cultural and community knowledge can help students master listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, including singing, as part of the Kadazandusun language elective course offered at PPIB UMS,' he added. The guest lecture and field research were part of an ongoing collaboration between FIB UNAIR and PPIB UMS that began a year ago. Two senior lecturers from PPIB participated in the guest lecture program. Henry presented a lecture titled 'Sabah Ethnic Literature and Multiculturalism in Malaysian and Indonesian Literature', while Dr Shakiratul Hanany Abdul Rahman delivered a lecture on 'Malay Drama in the Teaching of English in Malaysian Secondary Schools'. As part of the development of Sabah's ethnic literature, the Momogun Writers Association of Malaysia (Momogunsia) once organized a regional literature seminar involving presenters from the University of the Philippines (UP), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and the Central Kalimantan Cultural Board on October 22, 2016, at SMK Matunggong. This cross-border seminar was financially and logistically supported by DBP and the Office of the Kota Marudu Member of Parliament, which was then represented by Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus J. Ongkili.
