ERASMUS+ SDGs Journalism Reporting

School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia

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Event Schedules

20 March 2022 - Sunday | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Malaysia)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EUROPE: PRACTICE & COMMUNICATION

Webex Link: https://bit.ly/SDGsJR2022

   Meeting ID: 2640 235 85071
   Passcode: SDGSJR2022

Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/socuummy/videos/496854201943904

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Speakers

Dr. Jose Benedicto Royuela

Project Manager,

Regional Agency for Development, Investment & Innovation (NEXA), France

Poster
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UUM SDGsJR Team (Prof. Dr. Huda Ibrahim, Prof. Dr. Azman Yasin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazni Omar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazida Ahmad and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahtiar Mohamad) Join SDGsJR Final Conference

13th December 2023

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08th November 2023 - The Sustainable Development Goals in Journalism Reporting (SDGsJR) Final Conference was successfully held online using platform Microsoft Team on November 8, 2023 (Wednesday) at 4.30 pm (Malaysia & Chinese Time). The conference had brought together 9 representative speakers from all research partner countries that involve in the research to present and discuss on the Sustainable Development Goals in Journalism Reporting (SDGsJR) research projects development and outputs from the project. In addition, it will boost more networking activities and promote links with related initiatives at local, regional, national and international level in promoting sustainable development. The 9 nine speakers that involved were Dr. Osca Rodil (University of Santiago De Compostela, Spain), Dr. Adina Pintea (The “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania), Dr. Marios Paraskevopoulos (Novel Group, Luxembourg), Mr. Chan Sokmeng (Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia), Mr. Tieng Morin (National University of Battambang, Cambodia), Dr. Xiuzhen Zeng (Shenzhen Polytechnic, China), Dr. Shixin Ivy Zhang (University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China), Dr. Charity Lee (Universti Malaya, Malaysia) and Prof. Dr. Huda Ibrahim (Universiti Utara Malaysia).


UUM Join ‘Malaysia SDG Summit 2023: Northern Region’ to Raises Awareness of Sustainable Development Goals

3rd December 2023

Prof. Dr. Huda Ibrahim, Prof. Dr. Azman Yasin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazni Omar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazida Ahmad and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahtiar Mohamad

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16th November 2023 - The Malaysia SDG Summit 2023: Northern Region, held on 16th November 2023 at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Seri Iskandar, Perak successfully raised awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among stakeholders in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). The SDG Summit, which was organized by the Ministry of Economy and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), brought together over 500 participants from government, academia, the private sector, and civil society. The event featured a range of activities, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, networking sessions and exhibition sections. The SDG Summit also featured panel discussions on a variety of topics related to the SDGs, including climate change, economic growth, and social inclusion. Panellists from academia, the private sector, and civil society shared their insights on how the NCER can achieve the SDGs. In addition to the formal sessions, the SDG Summit also featured a networking session where participants had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas. This session was well-attended and provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to connect with each other and build relationships. In conjunction with the organization of the SDG Summit program, UUM have been invited and gladly to participate in this program where Prof. Dr. Russayani Ismail, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has been invited as the panellist for the session “Reducing Income Disparity in NCER: Trends, Strategies and Challenges” and UUM Representatives as exhibition participants. At UUM booth consisted of several representative from different department that joined together who represents UUM in promoting the SDG agenda. It includes representatives from Centre for Testing, Measurement and Appraisal (CETMA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masnita Misiran and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zahayu Md Yusof which present about Sustainanalytics Navigating Sustainability with Precession, Prof. Dr. Huda Ibrahim, Senior fellow from Institute for Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (IASDO) SOC that presents and promoting on The Professional Certificate Training in SDGs Journalism Reporting and Management (a sustainability program for the Sustainable Development in Journalism Reporting research co-funded by Erasmus +), Mr. Suwannit Chareen Chit Sop Chit, Lecturer from School of Computing (SOC), promoting robotics (KAME ESP) for STEM while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Farizal Rajemi, School Of Technology Management & Logistic (STML), promoting the Journey of Aquaponics. The Malaysia SDG Summit 2023: Northern Region was a success in raising awareness of the SDGs and in bringing together stakeholders to discuss how to achieve them. The event is expected to have a positive impact on the NCER's efforts to achieve sustainable development. Some of the key outcomes of The SDG Summit include a renewed commitment from stakeholders to work together to achieve the SDGs, better understanding of the SDGs and how they can be implemented in the NCER and network of stakeholders who are working towards the same goal. The SDG Summit is expected to lead to a number of initiatives to promote sustainable development in the NCER. These initiatives could include the development of a regional SDG action plan, implementation of SDG-related projects and programs and creation of the SDG knowledge hub (SDG3, SDG4, SDG9 and SDG17).


 

A VISIT TO MALAYSIAN PRESS INSTITUTE (MPI)

1st April 2022

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Date: 1st April 2022
Venue: Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)

  1. Discussion with MPI focusing on collaborations for knowledge and talent development.
  2. Among the topics discussed:
    i) Type of collaborations between UUM-MPI
    ii) Invitation to MPI as a strategic partner in offering Professional certification on SDG Journalism Reporting to others. This includes:
    - MPI send out training invitation
    - MPI identify and suggest participants for TOT
    - MPI identify and suggest speaker in for dissemination program. i.e. Forum, Conference speaker

      3. The discussion went well with an acceptance and full support from the MIP team.
      4. Representatives from MPI:
          - Datuk Dr. Chamil Wariya- CEO
          - Norlida Jamaian- Senior Manager
          - Norhafiza Kamaludin- Training Manager


 

AN ONLINE DISCUSSION WITH IPPTAR

31st March 2022

IPPTAR

Date: 31 March 2022
Venue: IPPTAR (via online)

1. An online discussion with IPPTAR focusing on collaborations for knowledge and talent development for both sides. Among the topics discussed:
i) Type of collaborations between UUM-IPPTAR
ii) Offering Professional certification on SDG Journalism Reporting to IPPTAR officers
iii) IPPTAR could act as the agency in charged to extend invitation of trainings to other related groups such as from RTM and others under related Ministries
iv) Invitation to IPPTAR officers to join TOT on SDG Journalism Reporting training
v) Invitation to IPPTAR officers as speaker in any suitable dissemination program. i.e.  Forum, Conference speaker

2. The discussion went well with an acceptance and full support from the IPPTAR team.
3. There was also a discussion on the possibility to localize the contents. This will be further discussed.
4. Representatives from IPPTAR:
   - Mr. Kumaran a/l Subramaniam, Head of Academic department,
   - Puan Mazlina binti Mohd Yusoff, Head of broadcasting technology cluster
   - Encik Norazlan Tendot bin Abu Bakar, Programme coordinator
   - Encik Zairul Eizam bin Abdul Rahman, Programme coordinator


 

 A VISIT TO SINAR HARIAN 

30th March 2022

Sinar

Date: 30 March 2022
Venue: Sinar Harian

1. A visit to Sinar Harian, under Karangkraf Group. During the visit, a few discussion being made, focusing on Collaborations for knowledge and talent development with Sinar. The main ideas presented are:
i) Offering Professional certification on SDG Journalism Reporting for SInar officers
ii) Invitation to Sinar officers to join TOT on SDG Journalism Reporting training
iii) Invitation to Sinar officers to involve as speaker in any suitable dissemination program. i.e. Forum, Conference speaker

2. The ideas were highly accepted by Sinar team, and they accept all the above.
3. Earlier, there was also a discussion on the training fees, schedule, method of deliveries and types of participants to attend.
4. Representatives from Sinar:
   - Mr. Badruldin Zakaria, Deputy News Editor, Berita Sinar Harian
   - Mdm. Asmaliza Mansur, Rasuah Busters Media Relation Officer
   - Hafezdzullah Mohd Hassan, Reporter of Sinar Premium


 

 A VISIT TO BERNAMA

28th March 2022

Bernama

Date: 28 March 2022
Venue: BERNAMA

1. A visit to BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency or in Malay known as Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia, abbreviated BERNAMA. It is a news agency of the government of Malaysia, placed under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia. During the visit, a few discussion being made, focusing on Collaborations for knowledge development with BERNAMA. The main ideas presented are:
i) Offering Professional certification on SDG Journalism Reporting for BERNAMA officers
ii) Invitation to BERNAMA officers to join TOT on SDG Jornalism Reporting training
iii) Invitation to BERNAMA officers to involve as speaker in any suitable dissemination program. i.e. Forum, Conference speaker

2. In conclusions, BERNAMA agree to accept the suggestions above.
3. There was a major concern discussed about the importance of SDG awareness among journalist in Malaysia. The needs to raise the awareness, and the suggestion to have focused journalists on specific SDG agenda was supported by the Team from BERNAMA.

4. Representatives from BERNAMA:
   - Tuan Syed Khedher Ismail Al Qudsy, Pengurus Kanan
   - En. Ridzuan Mohd Ghazali, Penolong Pengurus
   - Puan Nur Syazwani Zainudin, Penolong Eksekutif Latihan, Jabtan Modal Insan


 

The innovative aspect of the SDGs Journalism Reporting (SDGsJR) project is the incorporation and focus given on sustainable development goals on journalism reporting. It is a program based on the evidence which places free and independent media at the core for sustainable development. Its aim is unique as it places skills and knowledge on sustainable development at the core of high-quality journalism and its impact on government policies and public awareness. By learning how to monitor specific indicators on SDGs, compelling stories can be developed by journalists and therefore decision makers, civil society and the public can be strongly influenced.


The project was launched in November 2019 and is expected to be completed within three years.