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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] NSTP shines with 13 wins at MPI-Petronas Journalism Awards
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times Press (NSTP) group took home 13 accolades across various categories at the MPI-Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards 2024 tonight. The wins were split among NSTP's titles, with four awards going to the New Straits Times (NST), six to Harian Metro (HM), and three to Berita Harian (BH). Harian Metro was the night's highlight, clinching the country's most coveted journalism honour, the Kajai Award. NST's Leslie Andres secured silver in the Best Column Writing category for pieces including 'UN veto power is main obstacle to world peace', 'Mindset shift must accompany any rule change', and 'Western singers skipping Malaysia due to those kicking up a fuss'. In the Best Investigative Journalism category, Aliza Shah from NST won the silver award for her impactful report titled 'Children forced into local pornographic content'. The report highlighted the disturbing rise of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, which fuelled the underground industry. Sexual predators were not just grooming children online, they were also found to have abducted their victims, recorded and sold such content. The authorities conducted large-scale operations code-named Op Pedo Bersepadu PDRM-MCMC, which led to the arrest of 13 suspects and seizure of 40,000 CSAM and pornographic content. In video journalism, NST received bronze in both the Best Video Documentary and Best Video Talk Show categories. The documentary was produced by Aliza Shah, Iylia Marsya Iskandar, Khairus Ramli, and Amalina Kamal, while the talk show was helmed by Siti Nur Amalina Kamal, Hazween Syarina Md Hassan, Farrah Ain Jasmine Jasman, and Shahrul Redzuan Zulkifli. The ceremony saw over a thousand guests from across the media industry, including editors, reporters and corporate representatives, gather to celebrate excellence in Malaysian journalism. This year's awards attracted 549 entries from 58 media organisations, with honours handed out across 23 categories. The night also marked the launch of MPI's first-ever journalism e-journal by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
NSTP shines with 13 wins at MPI-Petronas Journalism Awards
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times Press (NSTP) group took home 13 accolades across various categories at the MPI-Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards 2024 tonight. The wins were split among NSTP's titles, with four awards going to the New Straits Times (NST), six to Harian Metro (HM), and three to Berita Harian (BH). Harian Metro was the night's highlight, clinching the country's most coveted journalism honour, the Kajai Award. NST's Leslie Andres secured silver in the Best Column Writing category for pieces including 'UN veto power is main obstacle to world peace', 'Mindset shift must accompany any rule change', and 'Western singers skipping Malaysia due to those kicking up a fuss'. In the Best Investigative Journalism category, Aliza Shah from NST won the silver award for her impactful report titled 'Children forced into local pornographic content'. In video journalism, NST received bronze in both the Best Video Documentary and Best Video Talk Show categories. The documentary was produced by Aliza Shah, Iylia Marsya Iskandar, Khairus Ramli, and Amalina Kamal, while the talk show was helmed by Siti Nur Amalina Kamal, Hazween Syarina Md Hassan, Farrah Ain Jasmine Jasman, and Shahrul Redzuan Zulkifli. The ceremony saw over a thousand guests from across the media industry, including editors, reporters and corporate representatives, gather to celebrate excellence in Malaysian journalism. This year's awards attracted 549 entries from 58 media organisations, with honours handed out across 23 categories. The night also marked the launch of MPI's first-ever journalism e-journal by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Singapore officers visit Media Prima to learn about news operations
KUALA LUMPUR: A 27-member Singaporean delegation from the Third Advanced Communications and Engagement (ACE) programme visited Media Prima's News and Current Affairs Division today to gain insights into media operations and strategic communications. The group led by Government Communications chief, Foo Kok Jwee, was welcomed at Balai Berita, Bangsar by Media Prima News and Current Affairs Division Group Managing Editor Jasbant Singh and senior editors from its print and broadcast teams. The visit began with a dialogue session titled "Media Players in Malaysia: Media Prima" at the Samad Meeting Room, where Singapore officers engaged with senior Media Prima editors on Malaysia's media landscape, editorial strategies and public communications. Following the dialogue, the delegation was given a tour of Media Prima's television and print facilities, including the Command Centres of NCA TVN and NSTP, as well as a visit to the production studios. They were also introduced to the newsroom operations of the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) comprising the New Straits Times, Berita Harian, and Harian Metro where they gained insights into the editorial processes and integration across platforms. The delegation included representatives from the Singapore Public Service and the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore. Present from Media Prima were group editor of Berita Harian Zulkifli Jalil, deputy group editors Thillinadan Muniandy (Berita Harian) and Sharanjit Singh (NST) and executive editor of Harian Metro Muhamad Safar Ahmad. The ACE programme is a training initiative for public service officers involved in strategic communications and public engagement across the Singapore government.
New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ministry plans to consolidate smallholder rubber plots into larger estates
PIC BY NSTP/NOORAZURA ABDUL RAHMAN PADANG TERAP: The Plantation and Commodities Ministry is developing a strategy to consolidate smallholder rubber plots into larger, systematically managed estates in a bid to reduce Malaysia's dependence on imported natural rubber. Its minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, said the initiative is crucial as the country continues to import about RM7 billion worth of natural rubber annually, despite having the capacity to produce it domestically. "We're not taking their land away. The aim is to consolidate the plots so they can be managed more effectively. If one smallholder owns three hectares, we'll group several together to form an estate of 30 to 50 hectares. "If no one is willing to manage it, the government can step in and bring in foreign workers to work the land. "We're not expecting the landowners' children to do the work themselves, but we still want to ensure the land generates income," he said after opening the Padang Terap Umno division delegates meeting at the Padang Kerasak Community Centre in Naka today. Also present was state Umno liaison committee chairman and Padang Terap Umno division chief Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid. Johari said data showed that nearly 95 per cent of Malaysian smallholders own rubber plots ranging from two to four hectares, most of which are no longer actively cultivated. He said this finding was supported by his field visits, during which many landowners revealed they had stopped working their land as they were financially supported by their children. "Elderly women I met told me their children each send RM100 a month. If they have five children, that's RM500, enough for basic needs. So, they don't feel the need to return to the fields. "Some are also afraid of being cheated when selling their produce. They say they sometimes make only RM25 a day. Eventually, they abandon the land," he said. Johari said the land consolidation plan would be implemented in phases, starting with areas showing development potential. "If we can start by consolidating 100 or 200 acres and demonstrate the benefits, others will eventually follow. But getting started is not easy. It takes time." He acknowledged challenges, especially in cases where land is inherited by multiple heirs, which complicates efforts to redevelop. "I met someone with 10 hectares of land, but ownership is divided among six children. Some now live in other states, and some don't agree. "In the end, nothing can be done. Even changing the name on the land title is difficult. If we resort to compulsory acquisition, the process becomes even more complicated." He stressed that the government has no intention of taking over land ownership, but aims to work with landowners to restore productivity, whether for latex production or rubber exports. Johari added that closed-door briefing sessions with community leaders in Padang Terap will continue to help fine-tune the plan's implementation. "I would like to thank all local leaders who gave me the opportunity to engage. These closed-door discussions are more effective as I can directly clarify matters and prevent misunderstandings," he said.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Free MYTV Decoders, e-Papers Up For Grabs At HAWANA Carnival 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 300 MyTV decoders are being offered to visitors attending the three-day HAWANA Carnival 2025, which kicked off today at the concourse of Sunway Putra Mall here. Visitors have the chance to win the decoders by participating in an interactive quiz at the MyTV booth, with 100 units given out daily to promote free digital television access without monthly fees. MyTV event coordinator executive Muhammad Afiq Firdaus said this initiative is in line with the company's commitment to expanding access to inclusive and affordable digital content for all segments of society. He said that MyTV also introduced its new streaming application, 'MyTV Mana-Mana', which enables users to access free TV channels and premium paid content via smartphones, anytime and anywhere. 'Users only need to download the application to enjoy broadcasts such as RTM, Bernama and several international channels, including CNA from Singapore,' he told Bernama. The carnival is part of the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. Meanwhile, at The News Straits Times Press (NSTP) booth, visitors can receive complimentary printed copies of Harian Metro, Berita Harian, and The New Straits Times, available throughout the three-day HAWANA Carnival. NSTP senior business development executive Wan Fazly Hizam Wan Kadir said visitors can also enjoy a free one-year e-paper subscription by registering with their email address via the QR code provided - a package normally priced at RM258. 'This initiative is to encourage the reading of credible and high-quality news, especially among students and the academic community,' he said.
