Star Media Group chief content officer wins Media Luminary Award

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng has received the prestigious Media Luminary Award from the National Press Club (NPC) for her contributions to journalism. She was among 17 recipients who received the award during the NPC’s Diamond Jubilee celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here on Thursday...

Anwar, Premier Li Qiang exchange coffee table books to commemorate 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday exchanged coffee table books in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China, which was established on May 31, 1974. Li presented Anwar with the book titled ‘50th Anniversary of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Ties Hand in Hand for...

Meeting with Meta to discuss commitment to combat fake news, disinformation, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry’s meeting with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) and representatives of other social media platforms scheduled to be held in Singapore next month will discuss, among others, the Madani government’s commitment to combat fake news and disinformation, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the meeting would take place during his official visit to...

KKD to increase efforts to promote Malaysia Madani concept, says its deputy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) will intensify its efforts to introduce and provide the people with an understanding of the Malaysia MADANI concept, said Teo Nie Ching. The KKD Deputy Minister said that the ministry, through the Information Department, had implemented 32 Kita Madani programmes involving 27,170 participants and 2,848 Jalinan Insan Wahana...

Sultan of Johor says ready for national duties

JOHOR BAHRU: The Sultan of Johor has expressed his readiness to fulfil his national duties for the country and people. Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, next in line to be the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, conveyed his willingness to shoulder the responsibility. "It is not a promotion. It is a responsibility I am prepared to undertake on behalf...

Wong Chun Wai appointed Bernama chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Award-winning journalist Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai has been appointed the chairman of Bernama, the national news agency. Wong, whose appointment took effect on Sept 1, succeeds Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi. The appointment of Wong is with the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Digital and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil...