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Daily Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
RM30 million to boost media digital shift
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 'With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics,' Anwar said in his speech. Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an allocation of RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies for content production. The Prime Minister said the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability. Advertisement 'To my recollection, this is the largest allocation ever provided by the Government for journalists since independence. 'With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics,' he said in his speech. The prestigious event brought together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international media outlets. Anwar said the initiative will be supported by targeted training and exposure, particularly for young journalists, to help them adapt and remain competitive in the evolving technological landscape. 'As an initial step, this fund will be rolled out through the Project Sigma. I truly value the quality and capabilities of our journalists. I have discussed this with the Communications Minister, and we have agreed to establish a substantial fund to ensure local media continues to stay relevant,' he said. The original Project Sigma involved only six local media organisations: Astro Awani, Malaysiakini, Sinar Daily, New Straits Times, The Star and Sin Chew Daily. Under the expanded Project Sigma 2.0, a collaboration with search engine giant Google and the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR), training and courses will be offered focusing on innovative approaches to news delivery and content creation. The initiative aims to develop fresher and more effective formats for digital content. The Project Sigma 2.0 will enable agencies under the Ministry of Communications, such as the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), the Broadcasting Department (RTM), the Information Department (JaPen) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), along with media organisations, to gain deeper insights into information consumption patterns, as well as the needs and behaviours of Generation Z (Gen Z) audiences. Hawana 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with Bernama as the implementing agency, and supported by various media organisations and strategic industry partners. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the prestigious event brought together 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international outlets. In a related development, Anwar also stressed the importance of ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the technology must not compromise the integrity of journalism or erode human values in society. He said technological advancements such as AI should not be viewed solely through a technical or economic lens, but must be balanced with cultural values and human principles. 'This is why the issue of balancing AI and ethics must be integrated into our broader discussions on economic empowerment and sustainability,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
RM30 mln to drive media organisations' digital transformation, says PM Anwar
Anwar says the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 14): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies for content production. The Prime Minister said the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability. 'To my recollection, this is the largest allocation ever provided by the government for journalists since independence. 'With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics,' he said in his speech when officiating the National Journalists' Day (Hawana) 2025 celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. Also present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who also serves as project director of the Hawana 2025, along with senior leaders from media organisations across the country. The prestigious event brought together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international media outlets. Anwar said the initiative will be supported by targeted training and exposure, particularly for young journalists, to help them adapt and remain competitive in the evolving technological landscape. 'As an initial step, this fund will be rolled out through the Project Sigma. I truly value the quality and capabilities of our journalists. I have discussed this with the Communications Minister, and we have agreed to establish a substantial fund to ensure local media continues to stay relevant,' he said. The original Project Sigma involved only six local media organisations: Astro Awani , Malaysiakini , Sinar Daily , New Straits Times , The Star , and Sin Chew Daily . Under the expanded Project Sigma 2.0, a collaboration with search engine giant Google and the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR), training and courses will be offered focusing on innovative approaches to news delivery and content creation. The initiative aims to develop fresher and more effective formats for digital content. The Project Sigma 2.0 will enable agencies under the Ministry of Communications, such as the Malaysian National News Agency ( Bernama ), the Broadcasting Department (RTM), the Information Department (JaPen), and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), along with media organisations, to gain deeper insights into information consumption patterns, as well as the needs and behaviours of Generation Z (Gen Z) audiences. Hawana 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with Bernama as the implementing agency, and supported by various media organisations and strategic industry partners. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the prestigious event brought together 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international outlets. In a related development, Anwar also stressed the importance of ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the technology must not compromise the integrity of journalism or erode human values in society. He said that technological advancements such as AI should not be viewed solely through a technical or economic lens, but must be balanced with cultural values and human principles. 'This is why the issue of balancing AI and ethics must be integrated into our broader discussions on economic empowerment and sustainability,' he said. 'Our focus is to aim high – towards new industries, emerging technologies, evolving challenges, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and the readiness to embrace significant changes and paradigm shifts, including in energy transition. 'However, we must never lose sight of our core priorities – upholding values and ethics, rooted in truth and justice,' he said. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing its reform agenda, particularly in strengthening financial governance and tackling corruption, issues he described as both endemic and systemic in the country. 'Believe me, this country will only be secure if we address the core issue – national financial management. Only then can we speak about additional allocations,' he said, adding that such reforms must be implemented wisely, and not rushed. – Bernama anwar ibrahim digital transformation Hawana 2025 shift
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM30 million to drive media organisations' digital transformation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies for content production. The Prime Minister said the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability. 'To my recollection, this is the largest allocation ever provided by the government for journalists since independence. 'With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics,' he said in his speech when officiating the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. Also present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who also serves as project director of the HAWANA 2025, along with senior leaders from media organisations across the country. The prestigious event brought together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international media outlets. Anwar said the initiative will be supported by targeted training and exposure, particularly for young journalists, to help them adapt and remain competitive in the evolving technological landscape. 'As an initial step, this fund will be rolled out through the Project Sigma. I truly value the quality and capabilities of our journalists. I have discussed this with the Communications Minister, and we have agreed to establish a substantial fund to ensure local media continues to stay relevant,' he said. The original Project Sigma involved only six local media organisations: Astro Awani, Malaysiakini, Sinar Daily, New Straits Times, The Star, and Sin Chew Daily. Under the expanded Project Sigma 2.0, a collaboration with search engine giant Google and the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR), training and courses will be offered focusing on innovative approaches to news delivery and content creation. The initiative aims to develop fresher and more effective formats for digital content. The Project Sigma 2.0 will enable agencies under the Ministry of Communications, such as the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA), the Broadcasting Department (RTM), the Information Department (JaPen), and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), along with media organisations, to gain deeper insights into information consumption patterns, as well as the needs and behaviours of Generation Z (Gen Z) audiences. HAWANA 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with Bernama as the implementing agency, and supported by various media organisations and strategic industry partners. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the prestigious event brought together 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international outlets. In a related development, Anwar also stressed the importance of ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the technology must not compromise the integrity of journalism or erode human values in society. He said that technological advancements such as AI should not be viewed solely through a technical or economic lens, but must be balanced with cultural values and human principles. 'This is why the issue of balancing AI and ethics must be integrated into our broader discussions on economic empowerment and sustainability,' he said.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM30mil Allocated to Boost Media Digital Transformation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies for content production. The Prime Minister said the allocation aligns with efforts to strengthen the country's media ecosystem and ensure its sustainability. 'To my recollection, this is the largest allocation ever provided by the government for journalists since independence. 'With this funding, along with training and exposure, especially for young journalists, we will ensure the media industry keeps pace with advancements in artificial intelligence, while maintaining a balance between AI and journalistic ethics,' he said in his speech when officiating the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. Also present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who also serves as project director of the HAWANA 2025, along with senior leaders from media organisations across the country. The prestigious event brought together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international media outlets. Anwar said the initiative will be supported by targeted training and exposure, particularly for young journalists, to help them adapt and remain competitive in the evolving technological landscape. 'As an initial step, this fund will be rolled out through the Project Sigma. I truly value the quality and capabilities of our journalists. I have discussed this with the Communications Minister, and we have agreed to establish a substantial fund to ensure local media continues to stay relevant,' he said. The original Project Sigma involved only six local media organisations: Astro Awani, Malaysiakini, Sinar Daily, New Straits Times, The Star, and Sin Chew Daily. Under the expanded Project Sigma 2.0, a collaboration with search engine giant Google and the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR), training and courses will be offered focusing on innovative approaches to news delivery and content creation. The initiative aims to develop fresher and more effective formats for digital content. The Project Sigma 2.0 will enable agencies under the Ministry of Communications, such as the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA), the Broadcasting Department (RTM), the Information Department (JaPen), and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), along with media organisations, to gain deeper insights into information consumption patterns, as well as the needs and behaviours of Generation Z (Gen Z) audiences. HAWANA 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with Bernama as the implementing agency, and supported by various media organisations and strategic industry partners. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the prestigious event brought together 1,000 media practitioners from both local and international outlets. In a related development, Anwar also stressed the importance of ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the technology must not compromise the integrity of journalism or erode human values in society. He said that technological advancements such as AI should not be viewed solely through a technical or economic lens, but must be balanced with cultural values and human principles. 'This is why the issue of balancing AI and ethics must be integrated into our broader discussions on economic empowerment and sustainability,' he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Communications Ministry plans to organise Project Sigma 2.0
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications is planning to organise Project Sigma 2.0 in collaboration with Google to help its six agencies to better understand the information consumption patterns and needs of Generation Z (Gen Z). Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he plans to invite Google to the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR) for the project, building on findings from the first Project Sigma held last May. 'There may be a Project Sigma 2.0 that covers more issues as we want media agencies to be stronger and better equipped to face changes, including those brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. 'The previous project did not involve Bernama (Malaysian National News Agency), that is why I want to bring the findings from Project Sigma to be shared with agencies under the Ministry of Communications. 'In this context, the Broadcasting Department, Information Department, National Film Development Corporation, Bernama, IPPTAR and the Community Communications Department will be involved,' he told reporters after the ministry's monthly assembly at Menara Komunikasi here today. Present were Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching and secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, as well as Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. Fahmi said Project Sigma, a 10-week initiative by the ministry in collaboration with Google, also involved local media such as Sinar Daily, The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd (NSTP), The Star, and Sin Chew Daily. 'We invited these media companies to better understand Gen Z audiences. I want the lessons learned from Project Sigma to be shared and understood by our departments and agencies,' he said. On May 27, Fahmi suggested that IPPTAR work with Google to expand the project to other agencies and organisations, as the changing behaviours and needs of younger audiences require new approaches to information delivery.
