Be steadfast, journalists told

SIBU: Journalists here were yesterday reminded to remain steadfast in their contribution to the growth of the print media.

“Do discharge your duty to the best of your ability,” said Second Finance Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, who mentioned about the increasing challenges they face from the social media.

He said readers now had the choice of reading newspaper or getting news from the Internet.

Nevertheless, Wong, who is also Minister of International Trade and E- commerce, said the print media still commanded the bulk of readership.

Do discharge your duty to the best of your ability. Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, Second Finance Minister

He was speaking Wednesday evening at the inauguration of the office- bearers of Sibu Journalists Association at Li Hua Hotel here.

To members of the association, particularly the office-bearers, he called for commitment and devotion to the well- being and growth of their association.

The gathering, which also celebrated Gawai Dayak, was sponsored by SUPP member Kelvin Kong, businessman Simon Wee, and SPDP members Teo Boon Siew, Joseph Lim and Teo Ming Lung.

Watt Zacchaeus was sworn in as president with Earl Anek as deputy president and Florence Genta, secretary.

The function organising chairperson Ruth Ampong took oath as assistant secretary while Yii Souk Ming as treasurer.

At the function, Wong announced a grant of RM10,000 to the association.