Ask any journalist whom have won awards and he or she may simply say that it means that they must be doing something worthwhile, something which the government had recognised, something the nation appreciated and approve of and this recognition itself will spur them to work with even greater commitment and enthusiasm.
With my dad, Hj. Basri Mohamad, he has won 3 years in a row for Kenyalang Shell Press Award for the years 1998, 1999, 2000 for the various reports he covered for TV3. Later, in November 2009, my sister, Siti Asmah was proudly nominated and took home 2 Awards for Bernama TV - Awards for Environmental Journalism on her report on Turtle Rehabilitation and also Awards for News Reports on Health. Click here for link.
And to top it all off, Syeliza Basri was announced the winner of The Best Radio Talkshow category for a prestigious Seri Angkasa Awards 2010 on 18th February 2011.
It was a proud moment indeed for any parents, especially one whom one owes their success to. All the sacrificies, all the hard work, dedication & disciplined commitment to succeed was worth all the effort.
Many may not understand, many may do anything to belittle their challenges, even put them down in their sacrifices but the truth is, the government and those that matters recognizes their contribution.
To me, journalists tell untold stories, they make sacrifices everyday to make sure the public is aware of what is going on around them. Sometimes journalist get the respect, but most times they are treated with suspicions. But one thing for sure, journalists make these sacrifices because it is their passion, their niche.
But, what makes it even more worthwhile is the fact that fellow journalist from Utusan Sarawak, The Borneo Post & The Sarawak Tribune shows heart-warming support in their news report. A special thank you too to Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Datuk Amar Alfred Jabu who had personally extended his heart-warming encouragments and congratulatory wishes on this success.
And to RTM, Media Prima & Astro, thank you too for the recognition.For online news from The Borneo Post, Click here
