Achieving my Fourth Consecutive Triple Crown award as Toastmaster and seeing YMCA KL Toastmasters club (my home club) earn its Fourth Presidential Distinguished Club award is a moment of great pride—especially in the 100th year of Toastmasters International. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance of inspiring leaders: Read more
Traditional media has always played a vital role in informing, educating, and inspiring audiences. But with the rise of new media and ever-changing algorithms, media professionals need to upskill themselves to stay relevant. I’m excited to share that AIBD recently collaborated with Voice of Vietnam (VOV), State Broadcaster of Vietnam, Read more
On 4 May 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Google Malaysia office in Kuala Lumpur and deliver a presentation on a subject close to my heart, empowering citizen journalists. The session centered on how everyday people can contribute to Google Maps and why these contributions matter in shaping Read more
Sending immense gratitude to the Ministry of Information and the esteemed Union Information Minister Maung Maung Ohn for hosting an exceptional workshop on Streaming Technology and Content Strategy in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Over 60 media practitioners from broadcasting organizations across the country came together for this important capacity-building initiative. Read more
“Yahi hasrat thi ke ghar mera Madine men rahe Bana Rangoon men, armaan mere seene men rahe.” Translated: “This was my only desire, that my home remain in Madina Yet in Rangoon, the yearning resides within my heart.” Finally, found some time to write about the memories of my cherished Read more
I am truly honoured and Thankful to DTM Huei Ying Lim, Division P Director for District 51 Toastmasters, for engaging me to conduct a Mentoring Session for newly elected Vice Presidents Education of Division P-clubs on how to be an impactful VPE. This session reminded me of my own rocky Read more
The origin of Panglipuran village dates back to the 11th century. The highest village in Bali is said to be a gift from the King of Bangli to the people who fought against the Kingdom of Gianyar. Panglipuran village is a unique and culturally rich destination located in the Bangli Read more
As a media professional committed to promoting peace journalism, media integrity, and social impact, I believe in the transformative power of ethical storytelling and informed reporting. In my interview, I share my journey across 26 countries, working with journalists, youth, and civil society to foster media literacy, challenge disinformation, and safeguard Read more
In my appearance on “Talk With Raneen,” we delved deep into the pivotal importance of mobile journalism and discussed its impact, practical applications, and ongoing challenges faced by media practitioners and aspiring storytellers in today’s digital age. Mobile Journalism: Transforming News and Narrative I began by highlighting how mobile journalism Read more
Overseas Pakistanis today live in a paradox: they are indispensable to the country’s survival, yet largely invisible in its strategic imagination. This tension was the heartbeat of my conversation with Nazakat Malick, a dialogue that resonated deeply with my own arc from Lahore’s newsrooms to the media policy corridors of Read more