Thursday, March 22, 2012

Mazlan Nordin's Death Big Loss To Journalism

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The death of veteran journalist Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin has left a void in the world of journalism in the country.
Journalists who have known and worked with Mazlan paid tribute to him as an icon.
Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Abdul Rahman Sulaiman described Mazlan's death as a big loss to journalism.
He said Mazlan, the first chief editor of Bernama in its early days, was a responsible individual who paved the way for the news agency to expand its scope.
"In 1971, I was recruited into Bernama by Mazlan. He was my mentor in journalism. For me, he was the first Malay journalist who was very inspiring, responsible and helpful towards other reporters.

Another great loss.May Allah bless his soul. AL FATIHAH.

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