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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
PM Anwar extends aid to orphaned children of former Utusan Melayu journalist
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended aid to the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former journalist with Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad, who died on Feb 15 due to chronic health issues. The assistance was delivered by the Prime Minister's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, who represented Anwar during a visit to the three children, aged between 10 and 15, in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. 'I recently continued the Ziarah MADANI routine by visiting the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former Utusan Melayu journalist who passed away in Seri Kembangan. 'On behalf of the Prime Minister, I conveyed his condolences and presented a small contribution as a gesture of love and sympathy,' he said in a Facebook post. He added that the children — Nur Iman Zahra, 15, Nur Iman Damia, 13, and Muhammad Daniel Iman, 10 — are now under the care of Muhammad Basir's sibling following the loss of both parents. Ahmad Farhan also prayed for the children to be granted strength and protection as they navigate life ahead. 'We all share the responsibility of ensuring they never feel alone,' he said. Muhammad Basir's wife, who was also a former photographer with the Utusan Group, passed away on Oct 17, 2023.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
PM Anwar extends aid to orphaned children
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended aid to the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former journalist with Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad, who died on Feb 15 due to chronic health issues. The assistance was delivered by the Prime Minister's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, who represented Anwar during a visit to the three children, aged between 10 and 15, in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. 'I recently continued the Ziarah MADANI routine by visiting the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former Utusan Melayu journalist who passed away in Seri Kembangan. 'On behalf of the Prime Minister, I conveyed his condolences and presented a small contribution as a gesture of love and sympathy,' he said in a Facebook post. He added that the children — Nur Iman Zahra, 15, Nur Iman Damia, 13, and Muhammad Daniel Iman, 10 — are now under the care of Muhammad Basir's sibling following the loss of both parents. Ahmad Farhan also prayed for the children to be granted strength and protection as they navigate life ahead. 'We all share the responsibility of ensuring they never feel alone,' he said. Muhammad Basir's wife, who was also a former photographer with the Utusan Group, passed away on Oct 17, 2023.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
PM extends aid to orphaned children of former Utusan Melayu journalist
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended aid to the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former journalist with Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd, who died on Feb 15 due to chronic health issues. The assistance was delivered by the Prime Minister's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, who represented Anwar during a visit to the three children, aged between 10 and 15, in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. "I recently continued the Ziarah Madani routine by visiting the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former Utusan Melayu journalist who passed away in Seri Kembangan. "On behalf of the prime minister, I conveyed his condolences and presented a small contribution as a gesture of love and sympathy," he said in a Facebook post. He said the children — Nur Iman Zahra, 15, Nur Iman Damia, 13, and Muhammad Daniel Iman, 10 — are now under the care of Muhammad Basir's sibling following the loss of both parents. Ahmad Farhan also prayed for the children to be granted strength and protection as they navigate life ahead. "We all share the responsibility of ensuring they never feel alone," he said. Muhammad Basir's wife, who was also a former photographer with the Utusan Group, died on Oct 17, 2023. – Bernama
Barnama
16-05-2025
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- Barnama
Five Decades Of Journalism: A Tireless Journey Through Time And Technology
By Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli PASIR PUTEH, May 16 (Bernama) -- The world of journalism has not been immune to the sweeping tide of technological advancement, evolving from ink and paper to keyboards and touch screens. Yet for Wan Muhamad Wan Adam, 78, his passion for writing has remained unwavering, undeterred by the changing times. For over five decades, the native of Cik Siti Wan Kembang served as a part-time journalist with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), adapting gracefully to shifts in writing styles, language, and technology, never once voicing a complaint. Few would have imagined that his journey into the world of writing began quietly among the bookshelves of a bookstore in Pasir Puteh, where he, at age 25, worked as a manager. That was in 1972. 'I started by writing about the lives of fishermen, farmers, and villagers, then sent those stories to Utusan Melayu and Berita Harian. Back then, it wasn't about the payment, I just wanted the voices of ordinary people to be heard,' he recalled in a recent interview with Bernama at Kampung Telaga Gayong. Alongside his job as a general worker at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kamil 1, Wan Muhamad joined Bernama as a part-time journalist in 1973 and remained dedicated to the agency for a remarkable 50 years. Half a century may have passed, but his spirit for storytelling never dimmed. 'I have gone through countless ups and downs, all to ensure that accurate information reaches the people,' he shared. Reflecting on the significant changes in journalism over the years, Wan Muhamad recalled witnessing the evolution of Malay spelling firsthand, a transformation few today would remember. 'We used to write 'dzat', now it's 'zat'. Words like 'tidor', 'kampong', 'warong', they have all changed with the times. I consider myself fortunate to have experienced that transition with my own eyes,' he said with a smile, reminiscing about the nostalgia of handwritten news reports.
