![[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners [OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584495132_COVID.jpg)
[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719916689_DzulkeflyAhmadKKM.jpg)
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament
The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720800766_TBKamalanathan.jpg)
Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam
PRCA) Malaysia dan Public Relations Practitioners Society of Malaysia (PRactitioners) mengulas kenyataan yang ditimbulkan dalam sebuah akhbar tempatan tentang cadangan untuk memperkenalkan Akta Per
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717986503_tbIRIC.jpg)
Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability
Media practitioners and representatives from think tanks across Southeast Asia have called for a unified action against fake news
Mon Jun 10 2024
![National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role
Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the importance of maintaining journalism ethics, which is fundamental to the profession.
Wed May 29 2024
![Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716803787_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil asked all registered media organisations to update their respective data for the aid to be channeled by the ministry.
Mon May 27 2024
![Keep up with AI or risk being left behind, media practitioners told Keep up with AI or risk being left behind, media practitioners told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716796330_Charliebeckett.jpg)
Keep up with AI or risk being left behind, media practitioners told
We've got to use this technology responsibly, and we've got to do it right now, says Professor Charlie Beckett.
Mon May 27 2024
![Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715770663_TBFahmiFadzilsida.jpg)
Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would announce the good news at the highlight of the three-day celebration on May 27.
Fri May 24 2024
![Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715842994_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this would ensure the safety of media personnel during coverage and to prevent any untoward incidents.
Thu May 16 2024
![Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714475800_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journalists and professionals
Strong journalistic ethics are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of the country's media industry, said Fahmi Fadzil said.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712140043_FahmiFadzilMenter.jpg)
Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises
Fahmi Fadzil advises media practitioners and the public against circulating video clips of the two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters' crash.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza 20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713239478_tbGazaFlotillaMal.jpg)
20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza
Dr Kamal Nashruddin Mustapha said the twenty participants consisted of media practitioners, doctors and humanitarian activists.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Solution for media card issue to be announced soon - Fahmi Solution for media card issue to be announced soon - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708512417_TBFAHMI.jpg)
Solution for media card issue to be announced soon - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil msaid edia practitioners, however, can proceed with renewing expired accreditation cards as usual.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![ISWAMI Malaysia joins HPN 2024 celebration in Jakarta ISWAMI Malaysia joins HPN 2024 celebration in Jakarta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708484409_JokoWidodob.jpg)
ISWAMI Malaysia joins HPN 2024 celebration in Jakarta
The HPN 2024 celebration gathered more than 1,000 media practitioners from news agencies across Indonesia, was attended by Joko Widodo.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Media practitioners allowed to be APM volunteers - DPM Zahid Media practitioners allowed to be APM volunteers - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706102026_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Media practitioners allowed to be APM volunteers - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said short-term courses will be provided for journalists (to join APM as volunteers).
Thu Jan 25 2024