Tag: journalism
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The Greats We Lost in 2025: A Malaysian Memorial
The year 2025 reminded Malaysians of a hard truth: leadership, culture, and sport are built on the edge of time, and when figures depart, the country feels the echo. This piece reflects on the broad spectrum of influence these losses represent—public office, journalism, activism, the arts, and sports—and how their legacies continue to shape Malaysia’s…
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The Greats Who Left Us in 2025: Malaysia Remembers
Introduction: A year of lasting legacies 2025 was a year when Malaysia bade farewell to a number of remarkable individuals whose work extended beyond their immediate circles. From political leadership and investigative journalism to advocacy, the arts, and sports, these figures left an enduring imprint on the nation’s shared memory. Their legacies continue to shape…
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What ABC Journalists Will Be Watching in 2026: Global Shifts, Regional Turning Points, and the News Ahead
Executive Preview: The Lens ABC Will Use in 2026 As 2025 closed with rapid global shifts, ABC’s foreign correspondents and global affairs reporters entered 2026 with a clear briefing: the year will be defined by how nations navigate power, resources, and information in a rapidly changing world. From the corridors of diplomacy to the front…
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What ABC Journalists Will Be Watching in 2026
What ABC Journalists Will Be Watching in 2026 As 2025 closed with dramatic shifts in politics, economics and technology, ABC’s foreign correspondents and global affairs reporters are turning their attention to the year ahead. Their brief is clear: identify the stories that will shape the year, explain the stakes to audiences, and illuminate the human…
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Order of Canada Expands to 80 Holders, Including Olympians Andre De Grasse and Nardwuar
Canada’s Order of Canada Expands with 80 New Appointees The Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, announced a broad cohort of 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, recognizing excellence and service across the country. The list includes distinguished Olympians, journalists, Indigenous leaders, educators, doctors, and community organizers, underscoring Canada’s commitment to honoring contributions…
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Kenya Summit: African Journalists Map Shared Priorities for a Just Transition and Informed Public
Kenya hosts a pivotal workshop as African journalists chart a shared path for a just transition From December 18 to 20, 2025, a cadre of African journalists gathered in Kenya for a landmark workshop focused on defining continental priorities for a just transition. The event brought reporters, editors, and media trainers from across the continent…
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Galaxy Z TriFold Interview: Mobile Phone Researcher in Korea
Introduction: A Journalist Who Owns a Small Phone Museum Japanese IT journalist Yasuhiro Yamane has spent more than two decades chasing the latest in smartphones and telecommunications. Known among peers as a “mobile phone researcher,” he describes his vast collection—more than 1,800 devices—as both a hobby and a professional resource. His recent trip to Korea…
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Alaa Abdel Fattah Arrives in the UK as Travel Ban Lifted: A Major Win for Free Speech
Overview: A Landmark Arrival The British-Egyptian writer and pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has arrived in the United Kingdom after a travel ban imposed by Egyptian authorities was lifted. His return to international travel marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for political rights and freedom of expression in Egypt, and it underscores the…
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7 Prominent Journalists Who Died in 2025: Kenya’s Media Mourns a Loss
In Memoriam: A Year of Loss for Kenya’s Journalists The Kenyan media industry faced an unusually heavy year in 2025 as seven influential journalists passed away, leaving a void in newsrooms, radio studios, and editorial desks. These reporters, editors, and broadcasters helped shape public discourse, held power to account, and educated audiences across the country.…
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Remembering Seven Prominent Kenyan Journalists Who Died in 2025
Introduction: A Year of Loss for Kenyan Journalism 2025 was a difficult year for Kenya’s media ecosystem. Across national and local outlets, seven prominent journalists passed away, leaving behind legacies of rigorous reporting, fearless storytelling, and a commitment to keeping the public informed. This memorial piece honors their contributions, their impact on journalism, and the…