Learn to Report.
Shoot. Publish.
With AI.
Practical workshops for citizen journalists and content creators — from Malaysia’s original citizen journalism platform.
Our programmes
Two workshops.
One complete skillset.
Each workshop runs Saturday and Sunday. Attend one or both. Participants who complete both workshops receive the cj.my Certified Digital Journalist certificate.
Workshop 01
Citizen Journalism & AI
2-Day Intensive · RM350
Learn to find stories, verify facts, write for digital audiences, and publish — using AI tools at every step. Perfect for election season.
Day 1 — Find & Verify
- What citizen journalism means in 2026
- How to identify stories worth telling
- Ethical reporting — what you can and cannot publish
- Fact-checking and spotting misinformation
- AI-powered research — live exercise
Day 2 — Write & Publish
- Writing for digital audiences
- Using AI to draft, edit and improve your story
- Publishing on cj.my — building your profile
- Building your personal media brand
- Pitching stories to editors
AI tools covered
Workshop 02
Video Making & AI
2-Day Intensive · RM350
From smartphone filming to AI-generated video — learn the complete modern video workflow in one weekend. No camera or editing experience needed.
Day 1 — Story & Shoot
- Visual storytelling fundamentals
- Developing and structuring your video idea
- AI-assisted scripting and storyboarding
- Smartphone filmmaking — framing, lighting, audio
- Live exercise — plan, script and shoot
Day 2 — Edit, Generate & Publish
- Editing fundamentals
- AI video generation — Kling AI, Runway ML, Pika
- CapCut AI — auto captions, smart editing
- Descript — transcript-based editing
- Publishing on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
- Monetisation basics
AI tools covered
Upcoming dates
July & August 2026
July 2026
Kuala Lumpur
Citizen Journalism & AI
Sat–Sun, 18–19 July 2026
Kuchai Exchange, near Kuchai MRT
Johor Bahru
Video Making & AI
Sat–Sun, 25–26 July 2026
Venue TBC
Both Workshops Bundle
Attend KL + JB in July
Save RM100 when you register for both
August 2026
Kuala Lumpur
Video Making & AI
Sat–Sun, 15–16 August 2026
Kuchai Exchange, near Kuchai MRT
Johor Bahru
Citizen Journalism & AI
Sat–Sun, 22–23 August 2026
Venue TBC
Penang
Video Making & AI
Sat–Sun, 29–30 August 2026
Venue TBC
What’s included
Everything you need.
2-day training
9am–5pm both days
Printed module
Take-home reference
cj.my t-shirt
Official alumni shirt
Certificate
cj.my completion cert
Skool community
Alumni network access
Refreshments
Tea breaks both days
Alumni voices
What our alumni say
Alumni have gone on to work at The Star, The Sun, and major Malaysian publications. Many still contribute to cj.my today.
The citizen journalist training was a turning point in my career. It equipped me with essential journalism skills including news writing, video reporting, fact-checking, and ethical reporting. Today, as a full-fledged journalist with one of Malaysia’s most popular newspapers, I continue to apply the knowledge and values gained from the programme.
My writing career got a jumpstart with cj.my. The programme allowed me to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a writer and journalist, following leads and uncovering stories worth telling. Among my most memorable assignments was covering a lese-majeste case in Thailand.
Your trainer
Maran Perianen
Founder, cj.my
With 24 years of production experience, Maran began as a Senior Producer at a national television station before joining Malaysiakini as Video Journalist and Program Director — where he founded Malaysia’s citizen journalism movement. He has trained over 1,000 people across Southeast Asia including remote communities in Sarawak, and has run programmes in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore.
Ready to tell stories that matter?
Limited seats per workshop. Register now to secure your place.
