Day: September 27, 2024

Mobile network operator CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) recently organised two online safety and anti-scam masterclass advocacy programmes to empower content creators, social media influencers, and radio presenters with knowledge on online safety. CelcomDigi’s Head of Sustainability, Philip Ling, said in a statement that the initiative follows a digital landscape filled with various fraudulent activities, cyberbullying, and misinformation. He said content creators and social media influencers, with their large followings, had the power to encourage their audiences to use the internet positively and safely. ‘Similarly, radio presenters possess a unique ability to interact with and influence their listeners daily, providing guidance and

Bernama Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin was honoured with the ‘Media Luminary Award’ at the National Press Club’s (NPC) Diamond Jubilee Awards here tonight. The award recognised her outstanding leadership in breaking new ground and inspiring a new generation of women leaders in journalism. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif presented the award. After receiving the award, Nur-ul Afida expressed her pride and gratitude for the recognition bestowed upon her by NPC. She credited her family as the driving force behind her success in journalism and expressed hope that her nearly 39 years of experience

The Negeri Sembilan government will in the near future discuss with traders around Telok Kemang beach, Port Dickson on the issue of the rows of rented tents in the area that are blocking the public’s view. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Action Committee chairman Nicole Tan Lee Koon said various aspects will be evaluated before making a decision since most entrepreneurs have been operating and doing business there for a long time. “Several months ago, we decided that tents will not be allowed in Pantai Cahaya Negeri and Pantai Saujana, and we received various criticisms (for this). Right now, we

Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi has been reelected as a member of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) Governing Board for the term 2024-2027. The National Audit Department said in a statement tonight that Wan Suraya obtained the highest number of votes, with 34 out of 42 ASOSAI member countries that attended the ASOSAI general assembly in New Delhi, India today. It was an increase from the 26 votes Malaysia obtained in 2021 for the Auditor-General to be a member of the ASOSAI Governing Board for the term 2021-2024. ‘This is recognition of Malaysia’s ability and

Several areas in the Padang Terap district were hit by flash floods following heavy rain that lasted about two hours tonight. Several videos shared on social media showed that business premises in Pekan Kuala Nerang were inundated, including the compound of Kuala Nerang Hospital. Padang Terap MP Nurul Amin Hamid also shared about the situation on his Facebook account, along with several pictures. ‘Padang Terap is experiencing floods tonight; the water level in Pekan Kuala Nerang is quite high, please pray for us,’ he wrote. Source: BERNAMA News Agency