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Daily Express
5 days 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
Daily Express
19-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Gig economy workers overlooked
Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: The Gig Workers Engagement Programme is part of the Madani Government's ongoing effort to ensure the welfare of the people, especially those in the gig economy, is not overlooked. According to Sabah Information Department (JaPen) Senior Assistant Director Peter Tong Ah Pin, the programme, held in collaboration with the State Development Office (ICU JPM), provided a casual, face-to-face platform for gig workers to engage directly with Federal agencies. Advertisement A total of 33 e-hailing gig workers attended the session on Tuesday, where they were briefed on the I-Saraan contribution scheme by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Penjana Gig Programme by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). A dialogue was also held with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the National Security Council (MKN) focusing on social safety for gig workers. Also present were Sabah MKN Assistant Director DSP Juraimah Ismail, Penampang IPD Management Division Head ASP Arisanti Azizi and Madani Kampung Moyog Chairman Ricky Chan. * 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
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ewon visits Sabah PMR 2025 Media Centre in Tawau
TAWAU: Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Ewon Benedick, took time off his busy schedule today to visit the Media Centre for the Sabah MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 here. He arrived at 1 pm and was welcomed by Sabah Information Department, Media and Corporate Communication Division principal assistant director Dr Diana Dominic. During the 10-minute visit, Ewon greeted media personnel on duty and thanked them for their coverage of the programme. Bernama TV journalist Diah Mohd Jaiz and Sabah Bureau Chief Fadzli Ramli also briefed him on how news content is gathered in the field and transmitted to the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur before being delivered to subscribers. The media centre, set up by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) in collaboration with the Malaysian Information Department, has been operating since yesterday to support journalists covering the event. Tawau is hosting the three-day Sabah PMR 2025 from May 9 to 11. The people-focused initiative is organised by the Prime Minister's Department through the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU), with KUSKOP as the lead ministry. The programme is aimed at empowering the people and reducing poverty through entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the event tomorrow afternoon, with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor also expected to attend.
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
‘Kaamatan For All' theme promotes unity and tourism
Leonard (third from right) after the interview session at SABAHfm. – Sabah Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (Apr 28): 'Kaamatan for All' or in the Kadazan language, Kaamatan Montok Toinsanan, has been chosen as the theme for this year's Kaamatan Festival. The Permanent Secretary of the Sabah Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Leonard Stephen Poyong, stated that the theme was selected to strengthen unity and the spirit of brotherhood among the people of Sabah, while also enhancing national integration for all Malaysians. 'The Kaamatan Festival is celebrated by all levels of society in Sabah and Malaysia, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, background, or way of life. 'Kaamatan also reflects harmony and goodwill, in line with the Malaysia Madani concept,' he said after an interview session with SABAHfm at the Integrated Complex of the Ministry of Communications here on Monday. According to Leonard, the state-level Kaamatan Festival launch is scheduled to take place on May 1 in Tambunan, with various exciting events prepared. He mentioned that among the highlights is the opening ceremony, which will be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. 'In addition, various exhibition booths, including those from private and government sectors, will be set up, and the Farmers, Livestock Breeders and Fishermen's Day celebration will also be held simultaneously. 'We will also launch the Rural Agriculture Revolution project, which will be officiated by the Chief Minister,' he said. Leonard added that various programs have been organized to attract public attendance at the Kaamatan Festival launch in Tambunan, while also promoting the district as a prime tourism destination for local and international visitors. 'One of our hopes is to showcase Tambunan as a successful tourism hub through exhibitions of woven crafts, woodwork, and local products from the district. 'It also provides opportunities for residents around Tambunan, including Keningau, Sook, Nabawan and Pensiangan, to be directly involved in organizing this state-level festival,' he added.
