Role of media lauded

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Sante Villiamon presenting the contribution to R. Fauzi Abdul Lahap as a representative of media practitioners in Sandakan.

23 May 2026

SANDAKAN: The role of media practitioners who work tirelessly to deliver accurate news reports continues to be appreciated.

In conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, media practitioners in the district were also recognised through the distribution of rice on Saturday.

The contribution was from the Sungai Manila State Assemblyman (ADUN) and Chairman of Sawit Kinabalu Group, Datuk Hazem Mubarak Tun Musa. It was presented by his secretary, Sante Villiamon, at a simple ceremony held at The Agathis Residence, Taman Rimba, Sandakan.

Also present was the Deputy Chairman of the Sandakan Media Association, Sabah (PEMASSA), R. Fauzi Abdul Lahap, representing its Chairman, James Leong Tshun Kian.

In addition to media practitioners, the rice contributions were also distributed to the local community and those in need within the constituency.