Citizen Journalists in Malaysia unite
- 9 years ago
Since launching the Malaysiakini's citizen journalism course two years ago, the independent news website has helped empowered more than 180 Malaysians to be the voice of their communities.
Last weekend, this pioneering group of citizen journalists had a reunion of sorts at the inaugural Citizen Journalism Conference 2010, that was held at the Central Market Annexe in Kuala Lumpur.
The conference, timed in conjunction with May 3 World Press Freedom Day, was the first of its kind in Malaysia.
At the two-day conference, citizen journalists from all across the country hold discussions on issues concerning citizen journalism, share their work and reports, and attend workshops to further hone their journalistic skills.
Malaysiakini speaks to four citizen journalists about their role and the challenges they face.
Last weekend, this pioneering group of citizen journalists had a reunion of sorts at the inaugural Citizen Journalism Conference 2010, that was held at the Central Market Annexe in Kuala Lumpur.
The conference, timed in conjunction with May 3 World Press Freedom Day, was the first of its kind in Malaysia.
At the two-day conference, citizen journalists from all across the country hold discussions on issues concerning citizen journalism, share their work and reports, and attend workshops to further hone their journalistic skills.
Malaysiakini speaks to four citizen journalists about their role and the challenges they face.