Category: Academicians

By Aznan Mat Piah If you think joining the mass media is to seek publicity and glamour, forget about it. It’s not just glamour seeking…

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By Aznan Mat Piah CHALK is the acronym for Chat, Listen and Knowledge. Going back to school days, Chalk brings the connotation of school or…

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By Aznan Mat Piah Contemporary Issues in Mass Communication is an interesting subject that opens up students’ mind into examining current issues, whether on domestic…

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By Aznan Mat Piah I can’t help but somehow got drawn into a debate with my university colleague when he came out with the idea…

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By Aznan Mat Piah What is ‘public diplomacy’? You may have heard of ‘public diplomacy’ and might be wondering what it means. A diplomatic mission…

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By Aznan Mat Piah Diplomatic Communication, offered by the Department of Communication, IIUM, has shed light into the intricacies of international diplomacy and protocol.  No…

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By Aznan Mat Piah Is public relations a global profession? Or can public relations even be called a ‘profession’? There have somewhat been mixed reactions…

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By Aznan Mat Piah IIUM.fm is a unique campus radio run by the IIUM’s Department of Communication. It was launched on 26 May 2010 by…

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By Aznan Mat Piah English is a must if we want to survive in a competitive environment and progress in a globalised world. English is…

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