Investigative Journalism

by | Aug 3, 2020

Investigative Journalism   Overview The media are at their watchdog best when they go beyond routine reporting to bring to light underhand dealings and clandestine schemes calculated to benefit the plotters to the disadvantage of the great majority. This happens...

Opinion Writing and Media Commentary

by | Feb 13, 2019

Opinion Writing and Media Commentary  Overview A good op-ed or commentary is concise. It hits hard with strong arguments, vivid images and relevant analogies. It does not just display expertise; it has to be timely and provocative. At the same time, it is not just...

Writing News for Digital Media

by | Jan 2, 2019

Writing News for Digital Media   Overview If you are keen to find out what makes a story stand out, what editors want and how every step of the news reporting process works, this could be the course you need! In today’s climate of constant rolling news through...

Malaysian Judiciary and Court Reporting

by | Nov 19, 2018

Malaysian Judiciary and Court Reporting Overview Covering the courts is one of the most fascinating beats in a media organisation as it is rich with human drama. Furthermore, it fulfils part of the watchdog function and there is a great deal of public interest in what...

Public Affairs and Elections Reporting

by | Nov 13, 2018

Public Affairs and Elections Reporting Overview Public affairs reporting can include almost anything that deals with public and quasi-public agencies, organisations and institutions. It also includes reports on the community organisations affected by public...