‘Don’t be calculative, just do the work’—Ex-TV3 Basri Mohamad tells young journalists

“Tell facts as they are”: Catholic Archbishop in Zambia Calls for Responsible, Ethical Journalism ahead of 2026 Polls

Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola has called on media practitioners in the South African nation to resist sensationalism and distorting of facts. In his homily on Sunday, June 29, the Solemnity of Apostles Peter and Paul, Archbishop Phiri called for responsible and ethical journalism as the country prepares for the August 2026 general elections. “When you report in order to educate, you do not tell lies. You tel…

‘Don’t be calculative, just do the work’—Ex-TV3 Basri Mohamad tells young journalists

By Ashley Sim KUCHING, July 3: Journalism demands passion, persistence, and courage—qualities that veteran journalist Basri Mohamad believes the younger generation must uphold if they wish to succeed in the field. Offering words of wisdom after being honoured with the ‘Tokoh Khas’ award at the ‘Anugerah Apresiasi Khas Premier Sarawak 2025’, Basri urged young journalists to stay true to their mission of informing the public truthfully, responsibl…