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The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Star Media Group wins at CRM Sponsored Research Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Star Media Group has won the Clinical Research Malaysia Sponsored Research Awards 2025 for raising public awareness on clinical trials through its articles in 2024. Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng graciously accepted the Awards' Media of the Year presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The award ceremony on Thursday (May 8) recognises individuals and companies advancing clinical research in Malaysia. Earlier, Anwar said that increased collaboration in clinical research with local sectors, institutions and Asian partners is crucial for Malaysia's development. He said that there is a need for greater cooperation amid global chaos caused by United States President Donald Trump's planned tariffs. Anwar then added that fostering clinical research collaborations with Asean neighbours could make Malaysia a hub for healthcare breakthroughs in the region. He said that this would keep healthcare solution costs affordable and generate more clinical expertise jobs in the country. "It's not just about the numbers. It's about people, talent, and knowledge, as every clinical trial conducted will produce ripple effects on many areas, from medical, logistics, and data management. "This will equip our youth with the skills to thrive in a global marketplace and offer our professionals a platform to collaborate with the best minds in the world. "That will also ensure that innovation doesn't just benefit the few but uplifts the many," Anwar said at the Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) Trial Connect 2025 opening ceremony on Thursday (May 8). He added that only by working across borders and sectors can we realise Asia's full potential in forming a sustainable and competitive regional ecosystem for clinical research. Anwar highlighted how clinical research in Malaysia has become a key pillar of the healthcare and socio-economic landscape. He revealed that since 2012, the clinical research ecosystem has contributed over RM1.5bil to the Gross National Income and created over 3,000 highly skilled jobs.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC seized RM177mil of assets in Q1 of 2025, including from Ismail Sabri probe, says Azam Baki
(From left) MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki having a chat with Media Chinese International Limited Group editor-in-chief (Malaysia) Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang, Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng and Sinar Harian group chief editor Zamri Rambli.—Low Boon Tat / The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM177mil worth of assets were seized in the first quarter of this year, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said this was its biggest asset seizure to date, with it also involving the cash and gold bars related to investigations into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the commission also successfully froze, seized and made forfeitures amounting to more than RM285mil last year. 'The commission will continue focusing on grand corruption and public interest cases,' he said in his speech at the MACC media award night here on Friday (April 25). Azam also said the commission was strengthening its focus on large-scale, high-profile and public interest cases. Here, he referenced operations like Op Sky, Op X, Op Outlander and Op Birth. 'Across all operations, I stress that our investigations are carried out independently, transparently and professionally, without any political interference. 'High-profile investigations prove that the MACC acts without fear or favouritism, regardless of the individuals involved,' he said. Azam also expressed appreciation towards the media, saying the awards served to recognise the industry's contributions towards spreading the message of anti-corruption alongside highlighting government efforts in improving integrity and good governance. He also described the media as pillars in ensuring accurate information reaches the public. Also present were Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng and senior news editor Zulkifli Abd Rahman.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
SMG wins big at WAN-IFRA
Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng (in green) with deputy executive editor Sim Leoi Leoi, online editor Joseph Loh and executive editor, content design Tung Eng Hwa celebrating the Gold Award for best fact checking project at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards (2025). — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Recognised for its best fact-checking project, Star Media Group (SMG) bagged the Gold Award at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards (DMA) 2025. Organised by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the event has been a pivotal platform for transformation in the news media industry since its inception in 2009. This year, it returned, bringing global media leaders to share innovations in digital revenue, artificial intelligence, and newsroom technology. Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng said the team's efforts have continued to contribute to The Star's recognition as a reputable news organisation. 'I'm so proud of our team. When we started this segment, we had no clue how to go about it or what topics to focus on daily. 'But as time went by, we realised readers really loved this segment and looked to us to tell them whether certain information was true or not. 'We decided to do this as we had already been identified as one of the topmost trusted brands, and this is a service we want to share with our readers. 'We make sure we include both hard and soft items to make it fun as well. I'm so happy we are on the right track,' she said. Deputy executive editor Sim Leoi Leoi said the award is a reflection of the teamwork's effort and dedication in creating The Star Online's fact-check content. 'We would like to thank all the editors and reporters who have contributed to The Star Online's Quickcheck and True or Not stories and for their dedication to keeping it going,' she said. Also winning an award was Astro Awani for Best Use of AI in a Newsroom in a small/medium media category. Other gold winners are Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, Singapore's SPH Media The Straits Times, Taiwan's United Daily News Group, Australia's The Daily Aus, Singapore's CNA, Mediacorp, and Indonesia's IDN. Read the award-winning stories here:
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Star Media Group's 'True or Not' wins gold at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards
Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng (in green) with deputy executive editor Sim Leoi Leoi, online editor Joseph Loh and executive editor, content design Tung Eng Hwa celebrating the Gold Award for best fact checking project at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards (2025). — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group (SMG) has been awarded the Gold Award for its exemplary fact-checking section, True or Not, at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards (DMA) 2025. Organised by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the event has been a pivotal platform for transformation in the news media industry since 2009. This year, it brought together global media leaders to share innovations in digital revenue, AI, and newsroom technology. Deputy Executive Editor Sim Leoi Leoi commented that the award is a reflection of the teamwork and dedication involved in creating The Star Online's fact-check content. "We would like to thank all the editors and reporters who have contributed to the Star Online's Quickcheck and True or Not stories, and for their dedication to keep it going. "The popularity and high page views of these stories show that the role of media is in fact even more important than ever in the era of fake news and fast-evolving, viral social media landscape. "Now - as before - people want to know the truth, and that should always be the reason why we do what we do," she said. Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng highlighted that the team's efforts have continued to enhance The Star's reputation as a reputable news organisation. "I'm so proud of our team. When we started this segment, we had no clue how to go about it and what topics to focus on daily, but as time went by, we realised readers really loved this segment and looked to us to tell them whether a certain info is true or not. "We decided to do this as we had already been identified as one of the top-most trusted brands, and this is a service we want to share with our readers. "We make sure we include both hard and soft items to make it fun as well! I'm so happy we are on the right track!" she said.
