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Barnama
13-08-2025
- Business
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025 Roadshow With Polytechnic Students Kicks Off Tomorrow
GENERAL SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 Roadshow with Polytechnic Students, which kicks off tomorrow, is expected to serve as a platform to raise awareness on cyber safety. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said in addition to introducing students to the journalism industry in Malaysia, the roadshow will also focus on internet safety to ensure that students remain vigilant when going online. She said that, in line with this effort, the roadshow has received cooperation from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to provide explanations and understanding on internet safety and risks. "As students, they are individuals who often use gadgets. They should understand why it is important to stay cautious when using any applications and internet connections. "This is, among other things, to ensure that students do not fall victim to (especially) online scams. This is our opportunity to help spread what the Ministry of Communications has been emphasising about cyber safety," she said. She said this when met after checking on the final preparations for the HAWANA 2025 Roadshow at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah here today. Also present were Bernama's head of Corporate Affairs, Mariati Mohd Arif, and head of the HAWANA 2025 Roadshow with Polytechnic Students programme, Zaria Mohd Nasri. Senior Undersecretary (Management) of the Ministry of Communications, Mazlan Abd Mutalib, is scheduled to launch the roadshow tomorrow. Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, will be the first stop of the roadshow series, featuring three knowledge-sharing sessions on Mobile Journalism, Fact-Checking, and the Safe Internet Campaign talk.
Barnama
07-08-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama Plays Crucial Role In Promoting Women Empowerment Agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has played a crucial role in promoting development agendas and empowering women across more than 100 women-related sectors worldwide. President of Women Economic Forum (WEF) ASEAN 2025, Dr Hartini Osman, said Bernama's function as Malaysia's sole official news agency was instrumental in covering the WEF ASEAN 2025 held last June, which helped the forum achieve 27 resolutions aimed at advancing women's aspirations both regionally and globally. 'We received strong support from Bernama at WEF ASEAN 2025, as it helped promote us on its platforms by interviewing the participants, leaders, and panellists from 32 countries. 'Over the three-day forum, we successfully adopted 27 resolutions, focusing on women empowerment, education, information technology, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, motivation, and more, all extensively covered by Bernama,' she said after leading the WEF ASEAN 2025 Committee to pay a courtesy call on Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin at Wisma Bernama here today. Also present were the Bernama acting deputy-in-chief (News Service), Mohd Shukri Ishak, and the top management lineup. Looking ahead, Dr Hartini revealed plans for the WEF Global Meet next year and expressed hope that Bernama will continue to be a media partner for the event. 'We anticipate many participants and panellists from around the world. Currently, we have 250,000 members globally and aim to reach one million this year. For the Global Meet, we hope to strengthen our collaboration with Bernama,' she said. Meanwhile, Nur-ul Afida, in her remarks, highlighted WEF's important role in raising the voices of women across diverse fields internationally, seeing it as an opportunity for Bernama to share these initiatives with the public. 'As Malaysia's sole news agency, Bernama consistently supports and collaborates with various organisations. WEF's focus on empowering women in science, communication, and other areas provides us a valuable chance to disseminate this information through our newswire, TV, radio, and digital platforms,' she said.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama Strengthens Global Media Ties With Russia's TV BRICS, Rossiya Segodnya
By By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj ST. PETERSBURG (Russia), June 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has signed a strategic partnership with two major Russian media agencies, TV BRICS and Rossiya Segodnya, on Thursday, to strengthen cooperation in the field of information and communication. The partnership aims to strengthen bilateral relations through the exchange of news materials, joint content production and broader editorial collaboration, in line with efforts to provide a more comprehensive international perspective to audiences in Malaysia and globally. bootstrap slideshow Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TV BRICS, both parties will share news content in English, collaborate on producing media programmes, and explore research initiatives related to the media industry. Meanwhile, the MoU with Rossiya Segodnya focuses on the exchange of news articles as well as technical and editorial support to journalists. Chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin signed on behalf of Bernama. Also present was Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. TV BRICS Chairman Ivan Polyakov and First Deputy-in-Chief of Rossiya Segodnya media group (Sputnik's parent company) Sergey Kochetkov signed on behalf of their respective agencies. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), currently taking place here. Nur-ul said under both agreements, the agencies involved are also committed to maintaining journalistic standards by ensuring accurate attribution, complying with intellectual property rights and fostering mutual understanding through professional media interactions.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama CEO Receives Women Of The Decade Award At WEF ASEAN 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin was among the recipients of the Women of the Decade award at the Women Economic Forum (WEF) ASEAN 2025. WEF ASEAN 2025 president Datin Dr Hartini Osman, speaking on the sidelines of the event, said the award honours Nur-ul Afida's leadership and steadfast commitment to the advancement of the media industry. "On behalf of WEF, we congratulate Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida. She was conferred the Women of the Decade award in recognition of her potential and the significant achievements she has made in her field of leadership. 'With this award, we hope it will further inspire her to continue elevating the role of women, not only in Malaysia but globally,' she told Bernama at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) today. Nur-ul Afida was appointed CEO of Bernama on February 27 last year. Before that, in October 2023, she made history as the first woman to be appointed editor-in-chief of the national news agency since its establishment in 1967. A well-recognised figure in Malaysian journalism, Nur-ul Afida was appointed to the Administrative Council of the Malaysian Press Institute on May 16 last year. In recognition of her trailblazing leadership and role in inspiring a new generation of women in journalism, she was honoured with the Luminary Media Award by the National Press Club at its Diamond Jubilee Awards ceremony on Sept 27, 2023. Nur-ul Afida was, however, unable to attend today's award presentation by the Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, as she is currently in St. Petersburg, Russia, attending the General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies. Meanwhile, Nur-ul Afida expressed her gratitude and pride at receiving such a significant honour, thanking the WEF organisers for recognising her capabilities in leading the news agency.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Vietnamese, Malaysian News Agencies Eye Opportunities To Strengthen Ties: Bernama CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama-VNA) -- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Bernama - the national news agency of Malaysia - can co-develop AI tools for multilingual news summarisation and voice generation in Bahasa Melayu and Vietnamese, according to Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. In an interview with VNA correspondents in Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), Nur-ul Afida suggested the two agencies initiate cross-training programmes, allowing editors and journalists from both sides to exchange expertise on AI utilisation, share articles through digital platforms, and exchange information. Both VNA and Bernama are members of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA). bootstrap slideshow VNA joined the organisation in 1969 and is an active member currently serving on its Executive Board. Nur-ul Afida said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. "Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA," she emphasised. The CEO also proposed that the two agencies should share a content platform through a cloud-based news hub for fast and secure content exchange between OANA members. During Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to Malaysia in November 2024, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, which, Nur-ul Afida said, creates greater opportunities for both VNA and Bernama to play a more significant diplomatic communication role.
