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Borneo Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak Media Conference 2025 to focus on AI, journalism's future
Abdullah (second right) discusses the final preparations for SMeC. At right is Hii. KUCHING (July 2): The second edition of the Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2025, which kicks off today, will feature a distinguished line-up of local and international media and communication experts, who will share their insightson adapting to the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) era. Among the speakers is Shelly Bryant, founder of TL Global Insights (Singapore), a content strategist with over 30 years of experience in strategic storytelling, branding, and cross-cultural communication at the global level. Other featured speakers include Steve Saerang, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indonesia), who also serves as Chairman of Membership Development and Youth Public Relations at Perhumas Indonesia. Also speaking at the event is Director-General of Broadcasting Malaysia and prominent broadcasting figure Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman. Additional panellists include Soh Wan Wei, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AI Visionary Society; Ainol Amriz Ismail, CEO of Malaysia Press Institute; Dr Jun-E Tan, Senior Researcher, Khazanah Research Institute; Prof Jugdutt (Jack) Singh, Chief Scientist and Chief Advisor for Sarawak Digital Economy; Malia Taibi, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Faculty of Languages and Communication lecturer; Darmain Segaran, Manager (Policy) of the National AI Office; and Patrick Then, CEO of Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre. Meanwhile, a full rehearsal session was held at Sheraton Hotel Kuching yesterday, according to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report. Present were Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Abdullah Saidol and Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datu Hii Chang Kee, among others. Abdullah and Hii later delivered a final briefing to ensure readiness for the conference. The two-day event is being organised in conjunction with the state-Level National Journalist Day (Hawana) 2025 celebration. 'With the theme 'Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Media and Journalism', this year's edition will offer in-depth discussions on the influence of AI on the present and future media landscape,' said Abdullah. He added that the conference is expected to bring together over 700 delegates, including media practitioners, academics, and students in the fields of communication and journalism. The opening ceremony is scheduled to be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today. 'Throughout the two-day conference, participants will be exposed to current and future trends in AI adoption in the media, including ethics, journalistic integrity, and innovation opportunities in writing, broadcasting, and news delivery,' Abdullah said. 'SMeC 2025 is expected to serve as a strategic platform not only to strengthen the journalism profession but also to pioneer new approaches that are inclusive, adaptive, and ethical in the digital era.'
New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Hawana 2025 Carnival gives public a taste of journalism
KUALA LUMPUR: The final day of the Hawana 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall ended on a lively note, as visitors took the opportunity to learn more about journalism. One of them, Nurimshah Muhammad Yaseen, 20, said her interest in the field, particularly in becoming a news presenter, inspired her to attend the three-day carnival. "So far, I have only seen journalists on television, but this time I got the chance to experience what it's like to report on an actual incident, the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) bus accident incident, at the Bernama Radio and Media Prima booths," she told Bernama. She said that she also had the chance to audition for an acting role at the RTM booth, describing the experience as meaningful and unforgettable. Having recently completed her diploma in software, Nurimshah expressed hope that programmes like this would continue to be organised annually, as they help bring the public closer to the real world of journalism and media. Another visitor, Ismail Mohd Azlan, 49, said the carnival provided the best opportunity for the public to get to know the role of the media. "Usually, we only see artiste performances at shopping malls, but this time, we saw mini news and radio studios brought here. It provided exposure and thus attracted the public's interest in journalism. "Carnivals like this are good for bringing the public closer to journalists. Visitors can also ask directly about how to channel complaints to journalists about local issues and problems," he said. Ismail, who is a technician, said that the visit to the Selangor Media booth also opened his eyes to the existence of newspapers under the Selangor government. He said such a carnival should continue so that the public can obtain information directly from media agencies about the products and services offered. The Hawana 2025 Carnival, being held for three days since Friday, is part of this year's National Journalist Day (Hawana) celebration, with the culminating ceremony held yesterday and officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL). The Hawana 2025 celebration, organised by the Communications Ministry with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in the country's development. – BERNAMA
The Star
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
AI transforms journalism, ethics must guide the future
KUALA LUMPUR: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the newsroom, transforming how journalists work while raising serious questions about ethics, accuracy and trust. According to Malaysian Press Institute president Datuk Yong Soo Heong (pic), these have been the ethical crossroads confronting today's media landscape. "Falsehoods are costly. Journalistic integrity demands rigorous fact-checking and transparency. "Trust is a journalist's currency and those who mislead readers will inevitably face serious repercussions,' he told Bernama recently. Yong acknowledged the undeniable benefits of AI in boosting newsroom productivity, but stressed that the core values of journalism — the truth, accountability and human judgement — must never be compromised. He also expressed concerns over the increasing reliance on AI-generated content and the alarming rise of deepfakes, warning that if left unchecked, these trends could severely erode public trust in the media. Yong noted that AI had transformed newsroom operations, enabling faster editing, personalised content delivery and more efficient workflows, especially among younger journalists who preferred AI-generated summaries over traditional face-to-face interviews. "Context, tone and human expression are irreplaceable. Only direct engagement captures the nuances that make a story resonate,' he emphasised. He warned that AI-generated visuals had become a new frontier of misinformation, citing several recent incidents in Malaysia and the region involving misleading or doctored imagery. These developments, Yong said, underscore the urgent need for rigorous verification protocols before publishing any content created or enhanced by AI. He emphasised that AI should be seen as a tool for empowerment, not a replacement for human creativity. Echoing these sentiments, Prof Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu, an expert from the College of Computing and Informatics at Universiti Tenaga Nasional, observed that Malaysian media organisations had been integrating AI at varying speeds, depending on their readiness and strategic focus. He said journalists who embraced change and learned to work with AI would not only survive the evolving landscape but also shape the future of trustworthy, meaningful journalism. He suggested news organisations develop and adhere to strict ethical frameworks when using AI, ensuring transparency in how the technology is applied throughout news production. To deepen media practitioners' knowledge of AI technology, Bernama has coordinated five AI training sessions, one each in Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya, Sarawak, Sabah and the East Coast. Meanwhile, recognising the rapid pace of AI advancement, including in journalism, this year's National Journalist Day (Hawana) celebration adopted the theme Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics. When announcing the theme on Tuesday, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the rise of AI had rapidly transformed the gathering, processing and dissemination of information, but emphasised that it must not come at the expense of journalistic ethics. The Hawana 2025 celebration will be held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from June 13 to 15, with the highlight, its opening on June 14, scheduled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. More than 1,000 media practitioners are expected to attend the event.
