MELAKA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah wished a happy National Journalists Day on Sunday (May 29) to all journalists and media practitioners, together with retirees
In a put up on the official Istana Negara Facebook web page, Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed his appreciation for the dedication and dedication given by journalists and media practitioners in finishing up their duties.
This contains conveying data and reporting the newest and most correct information by tv, newspapers, radio or on-line portals.
“His Majesty additionally expressed his appreciation to journalists and media practitioners for sacrificing their time, vitality, ideas and private security whatever the climate situation and scenario in finishing up the duty of acquiring data,” learn the posting.
With the explosion of knowledge on the Internet and social media, His Majesty suggested journalists and media practitioners to at all times abide by the legislation and keep journalism ethics in addition to guarantee integrity and accountability in each information report printed.
“Although the federal government respects the ideas of press freedom, all quarters, particularly journalists and media practitioners, will need to have a way of accountability in publishing information reviews,” stated Al-Sultan Abdullah.
Describing journalists and media practitioners as unsung heroes, His Majesty stated their function was essential within the improvement of the nation and in fostering unity among the many folks of varied races and religions.
“His Majesty prays that journalists and media practitioners will at all times be blessed with steady success and protected against any type of misfortune whereas finishing up their duties,” the posting learn.
The National Journalists Day 2022 celebration themed “People’s Voice, National Aspiration” can be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob right here on Sunday afternoon.
May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists Day in commemoration of the primary publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, which grew to become the primary media platform in Malaysia.
The inaugural celebration themed ‘Championing the People, Building the Nation’ was held on April 11, 2018, on the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur and was attended by about 1,000 media practitioners from everywhere in the nation.
On Nov 30, 2021, the federal government agreed to retain May 29 as National Journalists Day. – Bernama
