KUCHING: Close collaboration between Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Suara Sarawak and Sarawak Tribune will ensure that efforts to elevate the national language continue to be strengthened, thereby reinforcing the nation’s identity.
In stressing this, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) board member Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, said that the two dailies are committed in supporting DBP’s efforts to ensure the Malay language continues to develop as a language of knowledge, media and communication in various fields.
“We want to ensure that the medium provided not only delivers information effectively but also shapes the minds and character of society to be more aware of the importance of language and culture.”
He said this when receiving a courtesy visit from a DBP delegation led by its Sarawak director Abang Haliman Abang Julai at the Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak office here today (Mar 4).
Also present was DBP communications and corporate division head Norhasmanalinda Mustafa.
Jeniri, who is also Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak chief executive officer (CEO) added that since its establishment, DBP has been a leader in empowering the Malay language, enriching literature and culture, and promoting knowledge within society.
“As a media institution, we at Sarawak Tribune also share this vision by providing comprehensive coverage of developments in language, culture and literature, while fulfilling our social responsibility to build a knowledgeable and visionary society,” he said.
In this rapidly advancing digital era, Jeniri said that the challenges in the fields of publishing, literature and media are immense.
He said that technology has changed the way society acquires information and how they read and appreciate reading materials.
However, he mentioned that in this change, there is also a great opportunity to collaborate in enriching language and literature content through various media platforms, whether print or digital.
“I believe there are many opportunities for collaboration between us.
“Among them is empowering the publication of quality reading materials in the Malay language, expanding collaboration in publishing articles related to language and literature, and organising joint programmes such as academic discussions, language forums, and educational programmes that have a positive impact on society, especially in Sarawak.
“Additionally, training and mentoring programmes for journalists and young writers in the use of more precise and effective language can also be a beneficial initiative,” he added.
