Malaysia’s trusted national news agency, Bernama, ushered in a historic era by naming Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Arul Rajoo Durar Dar as its new Deputy Editors-In-Chief. The high-profile appointments were officially announced by Bernama’s CEO, Roslan Ariffin, and corroborated on the agency’s website.
Kamaludin steps up as the first female Deputy Editor-In-Chief for the Economic News Service, marking a significant milestone for the media institution. Her journey at Bernama, which spans 38 years, has seen her wear multiple hats since she first started in 1985. Her diverse portfolio includes positions in the general news desk, the Malay sub desk, the photo unit, and the features and strategic writing desk. She has also been teaching at the Bernama School of Journalism since 2009.
In her recent role as the Head of Strategic Planning, she demonstrated exceptional leadership. As she takes on her new role, Kamaludin envisions strengthening Bernama’s credibility as a trusted news source, aiming to uphold objective and fair news reporting as outlined in the Bernama Act of 1967. Emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in the digital age, her foremost agenda is combatting fake news.
Meanwhile, Durar Dar brings extensive experience from his tenure at Bernama, which began in 1991. His career trajectory from a sports desk chief to the bureau chief for Bernama Perak and a correspondent in Bangkok has equipped him with unique insights that he intends to bring to his current role. Durar Dar also served as the editor of Bernama News Service in 2010 before becoming the assignment editor of Bernama TV and then head of broadcasting in 2022. He anticipates working closely with his team to produce more exclusive stories and enhance the agency’s cross-platform involvement with Bernama TV, Radio, digital platforms, and international partners.
This news story is based on an article from marketing-interactive.com.
