8TV Newscasters at UTAR Sungai Long Campus

8TV Newscasters Owen Yap, Tan Ley Teng and Louis Loh were present at Sungai Long Campus on 4 April 2024 to promote the 8TV Newscaster Camp which will be held on 20 and 21 April 2024 at the Sri Pentas Broadcasting Center in Bandar Utama.

Organised by 8TV, with Eight FM serving as the designated radio station, the camp garnered substantial support from ViralCham, Rojaklah, TanTanNews, and the educational platform HighSchool.my, all of whom served as media partners.

Group photo

The event began with Tan sharing her career experiences, including the challenges and excitement during the interviews with ministers and famous personalities. Her tales grabbed the audience’s attention and gave valuable insights into broadcast journalism. After Tan’s captivating session, Louis Loh shared his journey of becoming a news anchor, adding another layer of insight. Besides, participants were immersed in a series of tongue-twister activities meticulously designed to hone their reading, speaking, and comprehension skills.

Tan (left) and Louis Loh (right)

Next, Owen Yap shared his journey of becoming an 8TV newscaster. He talked about his experience in managing radio stations and delivering engaging news reports. His session offered practical advice for aspiring broadcasters. The event ended with an energetic Q&A session, where participants learned from experienced professionals.

Owen Yap

Students participating in tongue-twister activities

UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat (second right) receiving a token of appreciation from 8TV

Beyond focusing solely on news and programme areas, the 8TV Newscaster Camp aims to delve into radio broadcasting and content creation, broadening participants’ skill sets and knowledge base.