KUCHING (Oct 16): Clear, ethical, and effective communication is the cornerstone of public trust and the lifeblood of a thriving democracy, said Dewan Negara president Senator Dato Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah. He highlighted this while officiating at the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia (IPRM) accreditation ceremony held at the Auditorium Tan Sri Azman Hashim, [...]
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