Young Asian Reporters (YAR) network is part of Asian Media Information and Communication Centre’s (AMIC’s) youth wing, which was launched as a follow up of the 2nd ASEAN Media Forum held in Bangkok 2010. This is an online portal for young communicators to share news and develop their journalistic skills. It is partnered with NAM News Network (NNN) coordinated by Malaysia’s Bernama News Agency and United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). This platform is essentially useful for all those students who are aspiring to be part of the global media. It will provide them with a holistic education and a fantastic opportunity for those who aspire greater avenues to develop a career in international journalism.

This network aims at motivating students to contribute news stories and have it disseminated to a global audience by a reputed news agency.

News Happenings

UNEP is now calling for submission of feature stories!

YAR in conjunction with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is now calling for submission of feature stories on “environment & forests”. This opportunity is provided to showcase your journalistic skills while sharing an inspiring story among an international youth audience. Thus, let us know an issue pertaining to environment with a particular focus on forests in your country or region and stand a chance to be rewarded with USD 100! Best articles will also be published in NAM News Network (coordinated by Malaysia’s Bernama News Agency), which feeds national news agencies in over 120 countries across the globe. In addition all articles will be published in Young Asian Reporters network.

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Campaign to save younger generation from Internet negativity

Information, Communication and Culture Minister, Dr Rais Yatim, in Malaysia urges the international community to embark on a campaign to save the youth generation from increasing moral degradation arising from Internet exposure.

He further stated, that cyberspace matters should be viewed of how the Internet (including social media) can be used responsibly within the perimeters of the country’s law. However, he stated, “let it not mean that the Internet or the social media is subject to censorship”.

He is expected to convey these opinions to the international community at the two-day conference on Cyberspace, which is held in London.

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Events

Magazine Journalism Internship!

Australia’s leading publication for backpackers and independent travellers are now looking for an intern to help out in a varied role that will see the successful intern gain great experience in how a magazine is put together and promoted.

The duties will include, interviewing readers, contributing with stories, website management, social media coverage, reporting on various events and so on.

For more information click here.

Scholarships in Photo Journalism!

The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPFF) invites applications for the 2012 scholarship round.

NPPF scholarships are awarded to encourage those with the talent and dedication to photojournalism and who need financial help to continue their studies. These awards are directed toward those studying full-time or returning to college.

The deadline for applications: 1st March 2012.

To apply and for more information click here.