Sibu Journalists Association To Give Members Gadget Voucher, Flight Subsidy

SIBU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Sibu Journalists Association (SJA) has announced two new welfare initiatives for its members -- a RM250 gadget voucher and RM200 aid for purchasing flight tickets -- as a token of appreciation for the contributions of media practitioners.

 SJA deputy chairman Mohamad Alhadi Shamsawi said a RM250 PC Image gadget voucher would be given in 2026 to all SJA members to help them obtain new equipment for daily assignments, such as earphones, power banks and other gadgets.

“This initiative was introduced because many journalists have to spend their own money to upgrade their gadgets for work,” he said in his speech at the SJA Sibu Hawana 2025 Dinner, attended by media practitioners, strategic partners and NGO representatives here last night.

He said the RM200 contribution would serve as additional financial assistance for SJA members who purchase flight tickets under the Communications Ministry’s initiative in collaboration with AirAsia, which offers a 50 per cent discount on flights to ASEAN destinations.

“For example, if a ticket costs RM400 after the discount, members can claim a RM200 cashback from SJA,” he said.

Alhadi also announced a RM100 ‘angpao’ for members whose birthdays fall between July and December this year, following a similar distribution for members born between January and June during the recent Gawai celebration.

In addition, SJA introduced the Tokoh Wartawan SJA 2025 Award, which comes with a trophy and RM1,500 cash prize, as a tribute to an experienced journalist who has made significant contributions to the media industry.

The recipient of the award is former Bernama Sibu district correspondent Edward Subeng Stephen, who served in journalism for more than four decades.

Alhadi said these initiatives were part of SJA’s efforts to ensure members’ welfare is always protected, regardless of their company or organisational background.

-- BERNAMA