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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Media practitioners gather at KLCC for 58th AMM meetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Local and international media practitioners began gathering at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, which run from Tuesday until July 11. A check by Bernama found that most members of the media arrived as early as 8 am to collect their accreditation passes and cover the media walkabout on facilities and logistics conducted by representatives from the Foreign Ministry. The media was also taken on a tour of the International Media Centre (IMC), located in Hall 5 of KLCC, which offers a comfortable workspace, high-speed internet access via LAN and Wi-Fi, and hotel-standard catering. Mohammad Fikri Ali, a representative from RT, described the preparations at the IMC by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), in its role as IMC coordinator, as well-organised and systematic. 'Despite registering at the last minute, Bernama made the registration, vetting and security process very easy. Communications and dealings with ministry officials also went smoothly. The walkabout just now was very clear, especially for first-time participants,' he told Bernama. Meanwhile, Lok Sai Mun from Sin Chew Daily said the facilities at the IMC met the needs of media practitioners to perform their duties effectively. 'I feel the preparations and facilities this time are good, with a few new additions. I hope this round of meetings will run more smoothly,' she said. Yesterday, IMC coordinator Zaria Mohd Nasri said nearly 1,000 media personnel from both local and international organisations are expected to converge in the federal capital to cover the meetings. Zaria, who is also head of the Media Secretariat, said Bernama, as the official media and IMC coordinator for the meetings, is committed to ensuring the smooth setup and operations of the media and secretariat workspaces as planned. She added that the secretariat has provided online platforms for media access to event photos and ASEAN news at and A total of 24 meetings at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' level will be held, including those with ASEAN Dialogue Partners, ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partners and the ASEAN Secretariat. Around 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, are expected to attend. Malaysia will also host the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV), which will be co-chaired by Japan and focus on reconstruction efforts in Gaza. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair after holding the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Nearly 1,000 media to cover 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 1,000 local and international media personnel are gearing up to cover the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings next week. The event will take place from July 8 to 11 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). International Media Centre (IMC) coordinator Zaria Mohd Nasri confirmed that Bernama, as the official media and IMC coordinator, has completed preparations for the media workspace and secretariat. 'Alhamdulillah, all preparations, particularly for the media secretariat, have been completed,' she said. The media workspace will feature high-speed internet and ample plug points for journalists. A dedicated help desk has also been set up to assist with inquiries. Media representatives can collect their accreditation passes starting today at 4pm. Zaria added that the secretariat has provided online platforms for media access to event photos and ASEAN news at and A walkabout was conducted today for official media to coordinate coverage, with additional sessions planned for domestic and international journalists tomorrow. Embassy representatives will also attend a briefing in the afternoon. The meetings will include 24 sessions at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' level, with participation from Dialogue Partners and ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue partners. Around 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, are expected to attend. Malaysia will also host the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV), co-chaired by Japan, focusing on Gaza's reconstruction. This marks Malaysia's fifth ASEAN Chairmanship, having previously led in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. - Bernama
