‘New Straits Times’ group editor Datuk Syed Nadzri Syed Harun has been honoured with a National Press Club of Malaysia lifetime achievement award.
The NPC-Telekom Malaysia award was presented by prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak last week. It recognises the media veteran’s “exceptional contribution” to the industry over the last four decades.
He received RM10,000 and a plaque.
Syed Nadzri says the award was a recognition not only of his contributions but for the company and the newspaper. “I’m very honoured by this recognition, and this award could not have been possible without the support of people around me, such as the editors and reporters,” he said. “This award is extra special as it is judged by our peers in the industry.”
An NPC-AmBank ‘media legend’ award was also presented to former RTM director-general Datuk Abdullah Mohammad, who received RM10,000 and plaque.
The ‘New Straits Times’ also received the NPC-DRB Hicom best media organisation in community service. Sister company Berita Harian, Media Prima Berhad’s TV3 was also honoured in the same category, as well as ‘The Star’, the ‘Malay Mail’, ‘Nanyang Siang Pau’ and Astro Radio. They each received RM2000 and a plaque.