KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir yesterday said that the media played an important role in the documentation of events.
The senior fellow of the National Professor’s Council (MPN) said any events written by journalists were rough drafts of the history of events that would be read by future generations.
He said this at the Malaysian Defence Force’s (APM) News Writing Programme and Collaboration Ceremony with Suara Sarawak at the Malaysian Civil Defence Force headquarters here yesterday.
Dr Jeniri hoped that the law enforcement agency would assist the media to obtain information on any incidents to facilitate the dissemination of actual news as soon as possible.
He also suggested that APM Sarawak collaborate with more media agencies in the state.
Many people, he pointed out, did not know the true role of APM and its jobs.
“It is recommended that APM enhances its ties with the media by holding meetings with editors and journalists in all media in Sarawak to brief them on its duties.
“In addition, APM can also build close ties with the media by holding activities such as dinners or media appreciation ceremonies,” added Dr Jeniri.
Also present were Sarawak State APM Training Branch Head, Capt (PA) Zulfaituri Ramlee, Sarawak State APM Training Branch Senior Officer, Capt (PA) Azamsah Apearel and Suara Sarawak Executive Editor Rohana Wahed and 15 Suara Sarawak journalists.
