MEDIA Alert, by telum

MEDIA
MALAYSIA
Tuesday, 28 July 2015

The Edge Weekly and The Edge Financial Daily have been temporarily suspended

The Malaysian Home Ministry has recently suspended the publishing permit of The Edge Weekly and The Edge Financial Daily for three months from 27th July 2015. Their digital platforms like The Edge Markets, The Edge Property, The Malaysian Insider and #edGY are still available.

Teresa Wong has moved back to Astro Radio

Teresa Wong started her career in Astro Radio as a Writer / Presenter in 2005 before she was promoted to Editor in 2010. She left for a brief stint as Head of News in Star Radio Group from August 2014 to July 2015. Back in Astro Radio, Teresa now takes over as Head of News and Traffic. In her new role, Teresa manages the news and traffic department, which churns out news and traffic reports daily for the 9 radio stations in Astro Radio’s stable, namely Hitz, Mix, Lite, Era, Sinar, Gegar, THR, Melody and MY FM. She can also be seen presenting the news on Bizworld and Nightline on TV3. Teresa can be contacted at teresa_wong@astro.com.my or follow her on Twitter at @teresa_wong

Emmy Abdul Alim relocates to Dubai

Emmy Abdul Alim has recently relocated to Thomson Reuters Dubai as Editor, Islamic Economy Portal. She first joined Thomson Reuters in a Contractor position in July 2012 as Editor, Islamic Finance Gateway. She has been based in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Emmy will continue with her Islamic Finance Gateway portfolio in addition to her new responsibilities building and managing editorial content for Thomson Reuters' new Islamic Economy portal that will be officially launched in 4th quarter of 2015. She can be reached at emmy.alim@thomsonreuters.com

Firdaous Fadzil moves back to KL

Firdaous Fadzil, Journalist at The Star’s Terengganu bureau will be leaving his position on 31st July 2015 and will be based back in KL. Prior to joining The Star, Firdaous was writing at the New Straits Times. During his time based in Terengganu, he covered local news and handled the bureau for three months. Sharanpal Singh Radhawa will be replacing Firdaous at Terengganu bureau.  Firdaous can be contacted at firdaousfadzil@thestar.com.my

The Star welcomes new Sub-Editor

Elizabeth Tai has joined The Star as an Assistant Chief Sub-Editor. She first joined The Star as a Journalist in 2000 and left in 2012 to work as a Digital Content Specialist at Social Media Marines (Australia). Elizabeth now subedits for the newspaper and also volunteers as a Digital Marketer and Content Marketer for a non-profit organisation.  She is open to connections and can be reached at liztaiwrites@gmail.com. Visit her website at elizabethtai.com where she writes about writing and digital trends in publishing and marketing.

CLEO Malaysia appoints new Fashion Editor

Nadira Roslan, better known as Ira Roslan has joined CLEO Malaysia as Fashion Editor. She was previously Public Relations Manager at PRCOMM by Andrews Models.  Ira can be reached at iraroslan@bluinc.com.my, her DID (603) 7952 6502 and her mobile (601) 6353 8100.

Zoe Liew is now at GEMFIVE

Zoe Liew has moved to GEMFIVE, an online shopping portal operated by GuoLine eMarketing, an independent new private entity owned by the Hong Leong Group. Her title is Manager, Editorial & Sales Production. Zoe was previously at Her World Malaysia where she helmed the editorial team from 2013.  She can now be reached at zoe.liew@gemfive.com

JUICE Malaysia appoints Writer

Cindy Low has joined JUICE Malaysia as a Writer. She first joined JUICE Malaysia as an Editorial Intern in September 2014. In her present role, she conducts interviews with local and international musical acts and personalities, writes feature stories, all with a focus on urban and popular culture.  Cindy can be reached at cindy.low@revasia.com and her mobile (601) 2397 7619.

Shakila Rajendra leaves Marie Claire Malaysia

Shakila Rajendra left Marie Claire Malaysia as Deputy Editor on 14th July after almost 2 years working with the magazine. She left to pursue her postgraduate studies (in Climate Change at SOAS) in London for about a year in September. She will be available for small freelance projects also during this time. To keep in touch with Shakila, please email her at shajendra@gmail.com, Facebook or Instagram

Liyana Shazreen is now taking freelance assignments

Liyana Shazreen has left Digital Imaging Publication and is now writing on a freelance basis. She was previously Writer at Digital SLR Photography (Malaysia) and an Assistant Editor at Aperture magazine. Also, she spent a brief time as Reporter at The Malay Mail Online. Now, she is open to freelance assignments ranging from feature article, copywriting, as well as copy editing.  Get in touch with her at liyanashazreen@gmail.com or her mobile (601) 2674 8423.

Welcome to CarSifu

CarSifu, a guide on all things automotive, is now the new name of Automania under a recent rebranding exercise. CarSifu aims to be the leading auto buying guide, bringing Malaysians the latest reviews by an experienced editorial team; it also delivers news, buying advice, comparisons and a large selection of cars for sale. Published by the Star Media Group, it is available as a print pullout every Thursday and is represented online by CarSifu.my, which is updated daily. To reach out to CarSifu on editorial matters, email carsifu@thestar.com.my or call (603) 7967 1388 (Ext. 1317). To advertise, contact Tengku Zarak Tengku Kahar at tzarak@thestar.com.my or call (603) 7966 8232. To work on special print / digital projects, contact Paul Chin at paul.chin@thestar.com.my or call (603) 7967 1388 (Ext. 1161).

Caijing’s (Beijing) Han Shulin now looking for news sources about energy market in Southeast Asia

Han Shulin covers energy and electricity for Caijing Magazine. Besides news within China, he is also interested in the energy market in Southeast Asia. He is keen to receive press materials concerning energy and electricity in Southeast Asia. Please contact him via email at shulinhan@caijing.com.cn

Prospek Hartanah Malaysia is hiring

Want to rub shoulders with property investment experts, developers, and successful entrepreneurs? Join Prospek Hartanah Malaysia, which claims to be the first and only Malay magazine on property and entrepreneurship! They are looking for full-time Journalists, Graphics Designers, Sales Executives, and Admin Assistants to join their team. Intern, junior, and senior positions are available. Send your CV to Ameena Siddiqi at ameena@prospekhartanah.com to apply.

Metros.Events is hiring

Metros.Events is a brand new events portal. They are looking to hire a Writer / Community Manager. Writers with a journalistic backgrounds or fresh graduates with an interest in journalism are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an interest in all things related to events - ranging from parties, to expos, to runs and even to maybe a baking club! In short, interesting personalities with varied interests are a huge plus! Kindly submit CVs, writing samples and possible start dates to contact@metros.events