Bernama Shines At Agrobank Media Awards 2024/2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) clinched second place in the Television Broadcast and Online Video category (News and Special Reports) at the 2024/2025 Agrobank Media Awards, here tonight.
Bernama journalist Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli earned the accolade for his compelling news piece titled Program Hijrah Asnaf Agrobank Bantu Dua Sahabat Jana Pendapatan Tingkat Kemahiran Golongan B40 (Agrobank's Programme Helps Two Friends Earn a Living, Improves B40 Skills).
The award came with a trophy, a certificate, and a RM3,000 cash prize.
Meanwhile, Bernama Radio producer Wan Shairil Azmir Wan Sharifuddin secured third place in the Radio Media Award category for his programme Padi Wangi Baharu (New Fragrant Rice), taking home RM1,000 and a trophy.
The awards were presented by Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak and Agrobank president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin.
Bernama deputy-editor-in-chief (News Service) Nasriah Darus was in attendance.
Expressing his gratitude, Mohd Noor Iqram said he was humbled by the recognition of his work.
'Alhamdulillah, I'm truly grateful. This is my second year participating in the Agrobank Media Awards, and I'm honoured to once again be among the winners,' he said.
Wan Shairil Azmir, on the other hand, described his win as an unexpected but welcome surprise.
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