BY LILIANA SHERYN
KUCHING: The internship journey of the students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Serdang, UiTM Dengkil and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) ended recently.
After three months of undergoing internship with New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, the interns shared their insights embarking on a transformative experience in the field of journalism.
ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG, 24
UNIMAS intern
Doing my internship at New Sarawak Tribune was fun but tiring. One of the inevitable part of being an intern is the moment when you receive a call from the editors to check your facts. However, their feedback and constructive comments helped me to improve and learn along the way. Lastly, as a reporter, you have to ensure that all information is accurate and factual.
ARIANA FIDELIA ANDREW PERO, 27
UNIMAS intern
Throughout my industrial training at Suara Sarawak, I have gained a variety of experiences, especially in writing news and articles. Before I went through industrial training, I was pretty weak in writing but after a few months of training, my writing style has improved. At the same time, it helped me to build a network of contacts and prepare myself to face the real world of work.
DARA LINDA GABRIEL, 24
UNIMAS intern
This experience provided me the opportunity to live my life as a journalist and work in the media field. Aside from that, we got to know a lot of people in this field and learned how to interact with other people. We also got to learn how to write news articles, and I had the opportunity to cover the State Legislative Assembly’s media session. As an intern, this was a rare and valuable opportunity.
JAMES WONG, 24
UNIMAS intern
My internship journey at New Sarawak Tribune has been enriching and fulfilling. As someone who enjoys writing and meeting new people, this internship was a golden opportunity for me to dip my toes into the media industry. The guidance and mentorship from seasoned reporters and editors have been instrumental in my growth and development as a writer.
LILIANA SHERYN ROGENE, 24
UNIMAS intern
My internship experience at New Sarawak Tribune was a bittersweet one. One of the discouraging moments was when my story did not get published or the news was published without byline. However, this did not deter me from trying my best to improve. Moreover, our senior reporters were very cooperative in teaching and guiding us to become excellent reporters.
MUHAMAD NAZRUL ZAWAWI MOHAMAD SARKAWI, 24
UNIMAS intern
My experience undergoing industrial training at Suara Sarawak really helped to build my confidence in communicating with people. In addition, I had the opportunity to meet other seasoned journalists who liked to share their knowledge on news writing.
NURUL AINA ARNI, 24
UNIMAS intern
I made the right choice undergoing industrial training at Suara Sarawak. It was beneficial as I learned a lot about news writing, especially language usage. Furthermore, we were exposed to the real world of journalism, including approaching the public to get information and posing questions. We also attended sharing sessions and workshops by experienced journalists on news writing.
ZUREEN AZZWA ABDULLAH, 25
UNIMAS intern
I gained a lot of exposure in the world of journalism. Learning how to approach the public to ask them for their opinions on current issues are among the many skills and knowledge I have acquired while undergoing training as a reporter at Suara Sarawak. This experience also made me interested in becoming a professional reporter.
AGNES MANSOR, 24
UNIMAS intern
In my opinion, industrial training is something that can prepare students for the real world. Trainees are exposed to the tasks in accordance with company requirements and the training can unearth their talents and build confidence in them.
AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI, 24
USIM intern
I gained a lot of experience during my training in this industry. One of them was being able to learn the New Sarawak Tribune’s house style in terms of writing news, articles and conducting interviews. I also had the opportunity to cover events in the field during my training.
AZRIZAL ASRUL, 24
UNIMAS intern
In a span of three months, my internship at Suara Sarawak has opened my mind and made me see things from a different point of view and developed my skills as a journalist.
CRYSTAL ANING, 24
UNIMAS intern
Undergoing industrial training at Suara Sarawak was one of the best investments I have made for my career development. My internship helped me to improve my writing skills. I would like to thank the seniors who guided us and introduced us to the real world of journalism.
ELLISIA TINGASS, 23
UITM intern
I am very grateful that I was given the opportunity to undergo industrial training at New Sarawak Tribune. During my internship at the daily from March 27 to July 14, I gained exposure to the different facets of the media industry, such as interviewing the general public and attending events as a media person. It was a good opportunity to build my confidence and highlight my potentials.
GLORIA BONG, 24
UNIMAS intern
My internship at Suara Sarawak has given me a lot of new experiences as a news reporter. I was immersed in the world of journalism, which provided me with experiences that most people would not have. Furthermore, I received extensive guidance in the writing of news, articles and interviews. I also had the opportunity to accompany senior reporters as they covered real events in the field, meeting people I had never met before.
IKHMAL MASNEN, 24
UNIMAS intern
Suara Sarawak is a newspaper that actively provides courses and knowledge sharing to students, especially those majoring in communication and media. The experience gained can hone the talents of potential journalists. By undergoing the training, we can hone our writing skills and increase our self-confidence as well as improve our communication skills.
MARGARET MARY, 23
UITM intern
I am delighted that I chose the right place for my internship training in the media industry. By attending functions, conducting interviews, participating in media conferences, and other activities, I got a taste of what being a journalist is like. The 19th State Legislative Assembly meeting in May was the most memorable experience. I enjoyed attending different events since they helped to develop my soft skills and improve my social abilities. However, it can be challenging for me, too, as a student who is not yet financially stable and does not have my own vehicle.
