KOTA KINABALU, June 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) clinched two main and 11 merit awards in the Kinabalu Press Awards (KPA) 2025 held here tonight.
Bernama Sabah Bureau Chief Fadzli Ramli won main awards in two categories - Business and Economic Reporting (Bahasa Melayu) for his compelling piece "SESB Menerangi Impian Rakyat Sabah" and the Sports Journalism Award (Bahasa Melayu) for "Anak Sabah Perlihat Keunikan Busana Malaysia di Olimpik Paris 2024."
His winning entry in the Business and Economic Reporting category highlighted the crucial role of Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) in fulfilling the aspirations of Sabahans through electrification projects and energy development in the state.
Meanwhile, his award-winning sports journalism piece captured the cultural significance of Malaysia's distinctive attire showcased by Sabahan athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympics, presenting both sporting achievement and cultural heritage on the global stage.
For merit awards, Rohana Nasrah won four merit awards in the Entertainment, Culture and Arts (Bahasa Melayu), Business and Economic Reporting (Bahasa Melayu), Business and Economic Reporting (Broadcasting), and Sports Journalism Award (Bahasa Melayu) categories.
For the Business and Economic Reporting (Broadcasting) category, Rohana shared her success with two teammates, Muhammad Ramzi Kassem and Asfarizam Abdullah.
Arthur Edward brought home two merit awards in the Entertainment, Culture and Arts (Bahasa Melayu) and Environmental Journalism (Bahasa Melayu) categories.
Fadzli also clinched two merit awards, one with his teammate Khatijah Jistoh in Best News (Bahasa Melayu) and in the Business and Economic Reporting (English) category.
Noorazlina Jindeh also won a merit award in the Best News (Bahasa Melayu) category.
In the Feature and News Feature (Bahasa Melayu) category, Fadzli and Arthur combined their talents to secure another award for the bureau, while Arjasneh Ahmad won in the Best Picture category, further adding to Bernama's impressive haul.
All winners received certificates and cash prizes presented by Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai representing Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Also present were Sabah Journalists Association (SJA) president Mariah Doksil, and Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) president Datuk Yong Soo Heong.
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