Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has once again been entrusted with the role of coordinating the International Media Centre (IMC), which will host over 1,000 media personnel during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, beginning this Tuesday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bernama, Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, stated that the agency was selected based on its prior experience coordinating the IMC for several past ASEAN meetings, including the 46th ASEAN Summit held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in May. She expressed confidence in the Bernama team’s capability to carry out the task successfully, given their previous experiences in Langkawi, Desaru, and KLCC.
Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin shared her belief in the dedication and commitment of Bernama staff to ensure smooth coordination at the IMC. She noted that this assignment could further elevate the agency’s profile and widen its recognition among international media partners. Bernama’s involvement includes covering the events on their own platforms, such as wire services, television, radio, digital media, and photography.
The 58th AMM is expected to gather approximately 1,500 delegates, including Foreign Ministers from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, ASEAN Dialogue Partners, ASEAN Regional Forum participants, and ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partners. Additionally, Malaysia will host the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV) alongside the 58th AMM, co-chaired with Japan, focusing on initiatives to rebuild Gaza and Palestine.
Meanwhile, Head of the ASEAN 2025 Main Logistics Secretariat, Raja Saifful Ridzuwan, assured that all preparations are expected to reach full completion by midnight, provided there are no disruptions. He mentioned that the logistics team, including the main committee and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), have been on-site since last Wednesday and are fully prepared for operational duty.