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Daily Express
03-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Journalists told to embrace AI
Published on: Sunday, August 03, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 03, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Media practitioners in Sabah pose for a group photo after completing the three-day 'Smart Journalism: AI Tools for Faster, Smarter Reporting' course. Kota Kinabalu: Journalists are urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their daily news reporting tasks to keep up with the demands of today's fast-paced digital world. Director of the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR), Roslan Ariffin, said the ongoing wave of digitalisation requires media practitioners to continuously upgrade their skills and adapt to emerging technologies. 'The media industry is becoming more challenging. Journalists must be capable of adapting to the latest technologies – it's the key to staying relevant and moving forward,' he said when speaking at the closing ceremony of the Smart Journalism: AI Tools for Faster, Smarter Reporting course held here. The three-day course, which began on Tuesday (July 29), was attended by 25 media practitioners from various agencies across Sabah. He said the course covered AI applications for idea generation, drafting, audio transcription, and complex data analysis – all of which are revolutionary tools to enhance news reporting. 'Over the past three days, participants were introduced to a wide range of AI tools designed to make journalism faster, more efficient and impactful. 'This is what IPPTAR aims to provide – spreading knowledge and technology to more media professionals nationwide. 'It's crucial for all journalists to keep learning and improving, especially as the media landscape continues to evolve,' he added. Speaking to reporters after the event, Roslan said IPPTAR is committed to creating more learning opportunities for media practitioners in Sabah to support the growth of the local journalism scene. He said one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today is the spread of fake news. 'We are in an era where misinformation spreads rapidly. As ethical journalists, we must steer clear of false reporting and stay committed to our responsibility as dedicated media professionals. 'Sabah, in particular, is heading into its 17th State Election soon, so reporters are under pressure to cover the news extensively. I urge them to apply all the AI knowledge gained during this course to produce quality, ethical reporting,' he said. The course was facilitated by trainer Irin Putri Azmi. * 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
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
IPPTAR Committed To Enhance Media Professionalism In Age Of AI
KOTA KINABALU, July 31 (Bernama) – The Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR) is committed to enhancing the professionalism of the media community, especially journalists, through various courses including exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) technology in line with digital transformation and the evolving media landscape. Its director, Roslan Ariffin, said courses on AI are crucial because the ability of the media community to adapt to and leverage the latest technologies is key to remaining competitive and relevant in an increasingly challenging digital era. He said AI is no longer just a 'jargon' but an essential tool in making journalistic tasks faster and more efficient, from idea generation, draft writing, and audio transcription to data analysis. 'The knowledge gained throughout this course is hoped to be applied and subsequently improve the quality and reach of news delivered to the public. 'Continue to explore and adapt to new technologies because the media landscape will constantly evolve,' he said during the closing ceremony of the 'SMART Journalism Course: AI Tools for Faster, Smarter Reporting' organised by IPPTAR here today. A total of 25 media practitioners from various Sabah news agencies participated in the three-day course, which concluded today. Roslan said IPPTAR hopes the course will provide significant added value to the skills and knowledge of journalists in Sabah. Meanwhile, speaking to reporters, Roslan said IPPTAR plans to organise more regular courses and training sessions specifically for media practitioners in Sabah to further strengthen their skills in the field. This includes conducting courses in Kota Kinabalu or inviting Sabah-based media personnel to Kuala Lumpur to attend focused training sessions, not only on AI technology but also on other topics such as photography, graphics, and drone operation, he added.
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
IPPTAR Plays Role In Shaping Gen Z As Ethical Communicators
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) – The Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR) plays a key role in shaping the new generation—referred to as Gen Z—to become ethical communicators, said its Director, Roslan Ariffin. He said that in pursuit of this goal, emphasis and guidance on communication ethics must be nurtured from an early stage in tandem with the advancement of digital technology, so that the voices of the new generation become a positive force in communication. 'Today's generation is incredibly fast—everything is fast, speech is fast, WhatsApp is fast—and their voices and ways of connecting transcend boundaries… so we need to give them proper guidance and emphasis, with the hope that they communicate ethically. 'This also aligns with the theme of IPPTAR's Open Day celebration tomorrow, which is 'Suara Generasi, Kuasa Komunikasi (Voice of the Generation, Power of Communication),' he said when appearing as a guest on BERNAMA TV's Ruang Bicara programme tonight. Commenting further, Roslan said that IPPTAR Open Day, now in its second year, serves as a platform to attract young people to come and learn more about the institute. 'The content we have prepared is largely aimed at drawing in this group, most of whom today aspire to be influencers—but to become influencers, they must first be good communicators. 'By getting to know IPPTAR, they may one day come to regard it with affection and pride as an institution that educates and trains them in the world of communication,' he said. He added that in facing the latest technologies, including the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI), IPPTAR continues to progress and evolve to become a leading training institution in the field of communication to meet current needs. In conjunction with IPPTAR Open Day 2025 tomorrow, the public will have the opportunity to explore and understand AI technology and its significance to the media and broadcasting industry, in addition to participating in various engaging activities.
