KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd (NSTP) emerged among the top winners at the Perkeso I Lindung U Media Awards 2026, securing several honours for impactful journalism.
The highlight was NST journalist Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal, who won the Kencana Kesuma Perkeso Lindung Semua Award, the top honour recognising outstanding journalism with a positive impact on public awareness of social protection.
In the Best Print Media Report category, Harian Metro journalist Mohd Alhafiz Ithnin clinched first place.
The achievement was further marked by Berita Harian journalists Suzalina Halid and Latifah Arifin, who secured second place in the same category.
The Perkeso I Lindung U Media Awards 2026 recognise media practitioners who consistently deliver accurate information and raise public awareness of the Social Security Organisation’s (Perkeso) role in safeguarding people’s welfare.
Meanwhile, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the Kencana Kesuma Perkeso award was given to the best work among all entries.
He said it represented the highest recognition for work that excelled not only in journalistic quality but also in its impact on society.
“Such recognition is certainly an appreciation of the efforts and work produced by our media colleagues,” he said.