The third cohort of the Young Media Leaders Fellowship (YMLF) begins their leadership training in Asia this week.
The YMLF identifies and nurtures young media leaders from across Asia who are committed to shaping a healthy and vibrant news industry.
The 2022 Fellows, nominated by their editors, include high-potential mid-career editors and journalists from 21 publications in nine countries. They will gather online and in-person over the next six months to share experiences, exchange ideas, amplify the impact of their news reporting, and learn to lead in an industry transformed by technology.
The fellowship encourages the pursuit of good journalism, dialogue, and ensuring newsrooms meet societal needs. It builds strong bonds between peers from different countries in the region. It is made possible by a partnership between the Temasek Foundation and WAN-IFRA.
The 27 Young Media Leaders Fellows for 2022 are:
Nima Wangdi, Assignment Editor, Kuensel
Hakimul Hayat Shamsul Hayat, Digital Media Editor, Borneo Bulletin
Phanet Hom, Business reporter, The Phnom Penh Post
M. Pratomo (Adi), Content Manager, Bisnis Indonesia
Ina Parlina, General News Deputy Editor, The Jakarta Post
Anas Abu Hassan, Journalist, Bernama
Ari Mohamed, Business Journalist, Bernama
Adha Ghazali, News Editor (Digital & Content), Berita Harian (Malaysia)
Hana Naz Harun, Journalist News Desk, New Straits Times
Bervin Cheong, Journalist – Fashion Journalist, The Star
Rahimy Rahim, Senior Writer, The Star
Ellalyn de Vera Ruiz, Content Producer/Senior Reporter, Manila Bulletin
Martin Sadongdong, Content Producer/Reporter, Manila Bulletin
Robert Jaworski Abano, Associate Editor for Regions, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Ace June Rell S. Perez, Editor, Social Media Strategist, SunStar Davao
Ralph Llemit, Reporter, SunStar Davao
Muhammad Izwan Ohtman, Editor and Presenter, Malay News and Current Affairs, CNA
Tan Si Hui, Senior Journalist, CNA
Janice, Heng, Assistant News Editor, The Business Times
Irshath Mohamed, Deputy News Editor, Tamil Murasu
Lee Lay Ming, Associate Chief Digital Sub-Editor, Lianhe Zaobao
Nur Adilah Mahbob, Senior Correspondent, Berita Harian (Singapore)
Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The Straits Times
Audrey Tan, Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times
Stephanie Adair, Reporter, The Nation Thailand
Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, International Reporter, Nhan Dan Newspaper
Thanh Thanh Lan, Business Editor, VNExpress
“The future of journalism is in the hands of the young and upcoming journalists. The Young Media Leaders Fellowship will sharpen their journalistic and management skills,” said Esther Ng, WEF Asia Chair and Chief of Content, Star Media Group.
Thomas Jacob, Chief Operating Officer of WAN-IFRA said growing the contribution and harnessing the energy and creativity of young newsroom leaders was vital to sustaining a healthy news ecosystem. “Thanks to the generous support of the Temasek Foundation, we are able, through tailored talent development, to help strengthen the pool of future media leaders,” said Thomas Jacob, Chief Operating Officer of WAN-IFRA”.
The training begins on 27 June and will culminate with an in-person Fellowship Finale at WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Asia in November 2022.
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