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Sabah Information Department staff reminded on news values
Sabah Information Department staff reminded on news values

Daily Express

time12 hours ago

  • Daily Express

Sabah Information Department staff reminded on news values

Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Text Size: Jainisah (seated front left) with Diana (seated right) and course participants. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Information Department (Japen) staff are urged to consistently uphold ethical standards and act responsibly in disseminating information. Its Director Jainisah Mohd Noor said every member must ensure that any information shared with the public is accurate, ethical and does not touch on racial, religious or royal institution sensitivities, in line with efforts to maintain national harmony and unity. 'In today's increasingly challenging communication landscape, mastery of mobile journalism (Mojo) must be balanced with a deep understanding of ethical standards and relevant laws. 'Mojo is now a trend and anyone can become a news sharer, whether through short videos, photos or social media posts. 'However, not everyone understands the great responsibility that comes with this convenience. We must not chase virality at the expense of truth and accountability,' she said when officiating the Basic Journalism Ethics in Mobile Journalism (Mojo) course closing ceremony at the Communication Ministry's Integrated Complex here Tuesday. The one-day course, organised by Japen Sabah's Media and Corporate Communication Division (MKK), involved 30 participants. It focused on producing news, media statements and quality images, while strengthening values such as integrity, social sensitivity and legal awareness – particularly regarding key laws such as the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Sedition Act 1948, Defamation Act 1957, Official Secrets Act 1972 and the Child Act 2001. Jainisah said although technologies such as smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI) applications offer extraordinary ease in producing media content, they also carry the risk of misuse if not accompanied by self-regulation and legal awareness. 'As civil servants, we cannot recklessly disseminate information, especially on sensitive issues. 'One misstep could lead to serious legal consequences, including life imprisonment under the Official Secrets Act 1972,' she stressed. She also reminded participants to comply with the provisions of the Child Act 2001 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Malaysia has ratified since 1995. Jainisah encouraged her team to use social media positively, turning digital platforms into channels for spreading good values and strengthening unity among Sabah's multi-ethnic communities in particular, and across Malaysia more broadly. Also present were Japen Sabah's MKK Division Senior Assistant Director Dr Diana Dominic and Siti Mariam Datuk Aziz, Senior Assistant Director of the Protocol Division. * 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

‘Man of principle': Usman Khawaja boycotts SEN over Peter Lalor's axing
‘Man of principle': Usman Khawaja boycotts SEN over Peter Lalor's axing

News.com.au

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • News.com.au

‘Man of principle': Usman Khawaja boycotts SEN over Peter Lalor's axing

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has decided to boycott SEN in protest over the popular network's sacking of veteran cricket journalist Peter Lalor. After Australian players left the field following a disappointing opening day of play in their first Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown, the 38-year-old was scheduled to do a prerecorded interview with SEN. However, as he left the field, Khawaja informed SEN commentators Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan that he would not be talking to them or anyone from the SEN network. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja's decision was a direct result of SEN's decision to dismiss Lalor earlier this year, which was called out at the time by the Test cricket star. Earlier this year Lalor was on the ground in Sri Lanka covering Australia's Test match in Galle for SEN, when he was informed on the final morning of the first Test by the station's chief executive Craig Hutchison that his services were no longer required. Station management reportedly took exception to his social media activity, which included re-posts of news stories about Israeli attacks in Gaza, and followed the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. He was then dismissed as his views and comments reportedly made listeners 'uncomfortable'. Hutchison said in a statement that Lalor would be leaving the network due to 'differing views' over the impact the posts on his personal social media accounts had on members of the Australian community. Khawaja was quick to condemn the move labelling it 'unbelievable'. 'Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic nor does it have anything to do with my Jewish brothers and sisters in Australia, but everything to do with the Israeli government and their deplorable actions,' Khawaja said at the time. 'It has everything to do with justice and human rights. 'Unfortunately hatred towards the Jewish and Muslim community will always exist. 'Pete is a good guy with a good heart. He deserves better.' And Khawaja has not moved on, continuing to refuse interviews with the network, something the veteran cricket reporter – who now puts all his efforts into his Cricket Et Al podcast – greatly appreciated. 'Usman is a man of principle whose support I valued greatly when I was dismissed and whose ongoing support I appreciate,' Lalor said in a statement following news of Khawaja's SEN snub. In February, Lalor opened up on his side of the story, in a post that was later shared by Khawaja. 'I was told in one call there were serious organisations making complaints; in another, I was told that this was not the case,' Lalor wrote in his statement. 'Perhaps I misunderstood. I was told there were accusations I was antisemitic which I strongly objected to. I was told my retweeting was not balanced and insensitive to one side and that many people had complained. 'I was asked by station boss Craig Hutchison, who was civil if I didn't care that my retweeting of events in Gaza made Jewish people in Melbourne feel unsafe. I said I didn't want anyone to feel unsafe. Of course, I care. I have friends who are frightened and have heard the fear in their voices during conversations. It is an awful situation. But so is Gaza. It was a brief and cordial call. 'The following day Hutchison told me that because the 'sound of my voice made people feel unsafe' and that people are 'triggered by my voice', I could not cover the cricket for them any more.'

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