Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, achieved significant recognition by securing three awards at the Ministry of Works (KKR) Media Appreciation Night and the CIDB Construction Media Awards held here tonight.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, journalist Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli from the Kelantan Bureau's General News Desk won second place in the Print Media and News Portal (Feature) category. His series of articles earned him RM3,000 in cash, a trophy, and a certificate.
The awarded articles included titles like "Over Four Decades Old, Time for JRTB (East-West Highway) to be Refurbished" and "JRTB Refurbishment: Experts Recommend Reviewing Road Design, Using Smart Technology," among others. Meanwhile, another Bernama journalist, Muhammad Basir Roslan, from the Feature and Current Affairs Desk, secured third place in the same category with his article titled "Use of Drones Increases Performance of the National Construction Sector," taking home RM2,000, a trophy, and a certificate.
In the Radio Broadcast Media Award category, Bernama Radio's team, comprising producers and presenters Naziana Md Nasir, Nur Syazwani Bakhtiar Azam, and Kamal Azudin Md Yusoff, achieved second place for their program "Abandoned Houses: Where Did it Go Wrong?" They were awarded RM3,000, a trophy, and a certificate for their efforts.
The awards were presented by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, with notable attendees including Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. In his address, Nanta emphasized the media's role as a strategic partner to the ministry, facilitating the communication of government policies and achievements to the public.
He highlighted the event's goal of promoting high-quality journalism concerning the construction industry, covering topics like site safety, environmental sustainability, and new technologies. "The media plays a very strategic role in supporting the implementation of policies and the direction of the construction sector as outlined by KKR and CIDB Malaysia," he stated, underscoring the importance of accurate and responsible reporting.
Nanta further noted that the 8th edition of the CIDB Construction Media Awards 2025 is vital for honoring media practitioners who address construction industry issues with professionalism and impact. He emphasized that the awards signify respect for the media's dedication and integrity in delivering information to the public.
The ceremony recognized approximately 40 media practitioners out of 187 entries submitted across seven categories, including Print Media and News Portal (Special News Report) and Television Broadcast and Online Video (Special Report and Documentary). Winners received cash prizes, trophies, and certificates, with first place earning RM5,000, second RM3,000, and third RM2,000, while consolation prizes were set at RM1,000.