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King, Queen enjoy Aidiladha meal with family JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, got together with family members and grandchildren to share a meal in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at Istana Bukit Serene yesterday. According to a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail and Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, together with their children, were also in attendance. Also present were the Tunku Panglima of

‘Balanced, fair reporting vital to boost trust in media outlets’ ALOR SETAR: As media practitioners navigate an increasingly complex political landscape and an ever-tougher digital environment, those covering opposition states or territories, in particular, must tread carefully, providing balanced and fair reporting without appearing to favour any side. As social media floods the public with information, and competition for attention intensifies, credibility has become a media organisation’s most valuable asset. Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam Faculty of Communication and Media Studies senior lecturer Dr Khairun Nizam Mohammad Yusuff said media practitioners in opposition held territories feel this challenge more acutely, as every report they produce is often viewed through the lens of political bias. “Media cannot be overly harsh on opposition state governments, yet must be cautious when it comes to the federal government or vice versa. “For example, if a media outlet criticises local issues such as damaged roads, water problems or weak state administration, it must also have the courage to call out delays in federal projects. “A fair and consistent approach will strengthen public trust in the integrity of the media.” Khairun Nizam said media practitioners must back every report with solid facts and thorough verification. He added that before running a story, whether on water pollution, the rising cost of living or troubled development projects, the media must get confirmation from all sides – state governments, technical agencies, independent experts and the affected people. He said media organisations must resist the pull of a viral, sensationalist culture, the desperate chase for clicks and instant attention, adding that one wrong step could damage a media outlet’s reputation for years. “Avoid a sensational headline like ‘The people are suffering, the government has totally failed!’ Such a headline may grab attention but it can damage the media’s reputation. “Instead, a more professional headline, such as ‘Cost of living rises, people urge immediate government action’, is seen as more mature and ethical. “This helps build a media image that is credible, composed and never seen as exploiting readers’ emotions just to chase popularity.” Khairun Nizam said media practitioners must also draw a clear line between news, analysis and editorial content. “For example, a news report simply delivers the facts. For instance, a government announcement on a flood mitigation plan. An analysis then probes whether that plan can actually solve long-term problems. “An editorial, on the other hand, might argue that the government needs to be far more transparent in how it runs projects.” – Bernama

Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim, the Tunku Putera of Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim as well as Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim, her husband Datuk Dennis Muhammad Abdullah and their children. – Bernama

Anwar being greeted by congregants at Masjid Putra in Putrajaya yesterday. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUN

Hari Korban celebrated with prayers, takbir nationwide o Royalty, prime minister and state leaders joined thousands of congregants to worship, listen to sermons on a day of national celebration marked by sacrifice and communal spirit

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims across Malaysia celebrated Aidiladha with devotion and gratitude as thousands of worshippers, including the prime minister, royalty and state leaders, filled mosques to recite the takbir and perform morning prayers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail joined more than 10,000 congregants at Masjid Putra in Putrajaya, where they listened to a sermon titled Pengorbanan Menuntut Keikhlasan (Sacrifice Demands Sincerity) delivered by the grand imam Dr Muhammad Zakuwa Rodzali. In Selangor, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah along with the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah joined more than 15,000 congregants at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was also in attendance. Twenty-eight cattle, including one contributed by the Sultan, were sacrificed during the ibadah korban at the

Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and the Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud arrived at Dewan Awam Tuanku Najihah in Kuala Pilah at 8.30am, accompanied by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, to pray alongside about 1,500 congregants. Kelantan’s Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra joined thousands of worshippers at Masjid Jamek Al-Ismaili in Bandar Baru Pasir Pekan, Tumpat, while in Terengganu, the Regent of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin performed the prayers at Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah in Kuala Terengganu alongside Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, Bernama reported. The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail joined more than 1,200 worshippers at Dataran Istiadat Istana Arau, while in Penang, Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and his wife Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah prayed alongside more than 5,000 Muslims at Masjid Abdullah Fahim in Bertam, Kepala Batas.

mosque compound. The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, accompanied by the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, performed the prayers at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Afzan in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan. The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah as well as the Raja Muda of Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad performed the Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II in Ipoh with more than 1,000 congregants. The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail attended prayers at Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor Bahru along with more than 1,000 congregants. In Kedah, Sultan Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah performed the prayers at Masjid Zahir in Alor Setar with more than 2,000 worshippers, including Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. In Negeri Sembilan, the state’s Yang di

Armed forces thank Johor Regent for unwavering support KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has expressed its utmost gratitude and appreciation to the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim who voiced unwavering support for the armed forces in strengthening the country’s defence preparedness. The MAF said in a statement yesterday that the support was demonstrated through the Johor government’s provision of space for the implementation of military exercises in the state. It said the support reflects a strong strategic synergy among the royal institution, the state government and the armed forces. The MAF also extended its appreciation to the

armed forces personnel while ensuring that the country’s defence readiness remains at the highest level.” It also reaffirmed its professionalism and pledged to always place the safety of the people and the sovereignty of the nation as its utmost priorities under the reign of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. – Bernama

Regent for his assurance of continued care for armed forces veterans. “The recognition of the sacrifices made by military veterans proves that their contributions continue to be deeply valued. “Consistent and realistic training in actual field environments is a mandatory prerequisite in strengthening the tactical competency of