Bernama’s role could also be strengthened with the amendment to the BERNAMA Act 1967 (Act 780) which further expands the distribution and access of ne...
Malaysian National News Agency chief executive officer, Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin - BERNAMApix: The BERNAMA Bill 2024, which received the nod from the Dewan Rakyat today, could catalyse the growth of the country’s news agency as the leading provider of authoritative news content through a more strategic and effective means across all its platforms including wires, television, radio and digital.
“By adhering to strict journalism code of ethics and principles, Bernama has long been known as a provider of authoritative content and a trusted source of news,” she said. Nur-ul Afida also expressed hope that the Bernama editorial team would further improve its efficiency, including producing more objective and critical reports and content.
“By expanding its capacity and investing in training for journalists and using the latest technology, Bernama can ensure that the news it delivers is accurate and of high quality. Nur-ul Afida also said that Bernama has long operated globally when it opened correspondent bureaus in Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok and Singapore in the 1970s, in addition to being a member of the Organisation of Asia Pacific News Agencies which has 41 member news agencies from 33 countries, as well as the NAM News Network and the Union of OIC News Agencies .
He also noted the views of several Members of Parliament during the debate in encouraging Bernama to make a bigger presence.
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