Bernama Wins Three Awards At KKR Media Appreciation Night And CIDB Construction Media Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) bagged three awards at the Ministry of Works (KKR) Media Appreciation Night and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Construction Media Awards held here tonight.
Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli, a journalist from the Kelantan Bureau’s General News Desk, won second place in the Print Media and News Portal (Feature) category for a series of articles, taking home RM3,000 in cash, a trophy, and a certificate.
The winning series included: Over Four Decades Old, Time for JRTB (East-West Highway) to be Refurbished; JRTB Refurbishment: Experts Recommend Reviewing Road Design, Using Smart Technology; Government Drafts Comprehensive Plan to Enhance JRTB Safety.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Basir Roslan, a journalist from the Feature and Current Affairs Desk, secured third place in the same category for his piece titled ‘Use of Drones Increases Performance of the National Construction Sector,’ winning RM2,000, a trophy, and a certificate.
In the Radio Broadcast Media Award category, the team from Bernama Radio - comprising producers and presenters Naziana Md Nasir, Nur Syazwani Bakhtiar Azam, and Kamal Azudin Md Yusoff - won second place for their programme titled ‘Abandoned Houses: Where Did it Go Wrong?’. They received RM3,000, a trophy, and a certificate.
The prizes were presented by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Also in attendance were Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.
In his speech, Nanta described the media as a strategic partner to the ministry, helping to communicate government policies, initiatives, and achievements to the public.
He noted that the primary objective of the event is to encourage high-quality journalistic content regarding the construction industry, including issues such as construction site safety, environmental sustainability, the adoption of new technologies, and other aspects contributing to the industry's sustainable development.
"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. Through accurate, balanced, and responsible reporting, the media helps ensure that policies, regulations, and government initiatives are clearly understood by industry players and the general public," he said.
Nanta added that the 8th edition of the CIDB Construction Media Awards 2025 serves as an important platform to honour media practitioners who have raised construction industry issues professionally and with impact. He stated that the recognition is a mark of respect for the media's effort, integrity, and commitment to delivering information to the community.
During the ceremony, approximately 40 media practitioners received awards out of 187 entries submitted across all categories.
Seven categories were contested, including: Print Media and News Portal (Special News Report); Print Media and News Portal (Feature); Television Broadcast and Online Video (Special Report and Documentary); Radio Broadcasting; Photography and Infographics
Winners for each category received RM5,000 for first place, RM3,000 for second, and RM2,000 for third, while consolation prize winners received RM1,000, alongside trophies and certificates.
-- BERNAMA
