KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) and the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Associations (FSJA) have voiced strong support for the proposal to establish a Sarawak Media Club.
KDJA and FSJA President, Ronnie Teo Teck Wei, said the initiative would provide journalists with a much-needed hub to work and rest between assignments, easing the logistical challenges faced by media practitioners who often have to cover multiple events in a single day.
“As media practitioners, our working situations are very mobile and flexible, often requiring us to move between multiple assignments and locations within a single day. The significant downtime between these functions presents a major logistical challenge at our own expense,” he said in a statement today.
Teo said a dedicated space equipped with internet access, power supply, and other resources would allow journalists to file stories, edit materials, and send reports on the go, ensuring more timely and efficient news coverage.
“Furthermore, the provision of a place for rest and recuperation is crucial for the well-being of journalists who face long and demanding hours. This initiative is welcomed to bolster the effectiveness and productivity of the entire Sarawak media fraternity.
“We would like to work closely with Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) and the Sarawak State Government on this initiative, and also propose for it to be replicated in Sibu and Miri to cater to the needs of the reporters there as well,” said Teo.
Earlier, UKAS said it would consider the proposal for the establishment of a media club in Kuching.
The purpose is as a meeting point, idea-sharing hub, and relaxation space for journalists and media practitioners in the state.
