The Star’s Johor bureau wins big at media awards

All smiles: (From left) Mohd Farhaan, Benjamin and Zazali showing off their mock cheques and trophies at Persada International Convention Centre, Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: The Star’s Johor bureau won big at the annual Johor Media awards when it bagged a total of four prizes including the coveted Mentri Besar’s Award.

Bureau Chief Nelson Benjamin bagged two awards for the Best Cultural Tourism Award for his article titled “More than a country” and for Best Economic News with his article “Foreign traders disrupt business run by locals”.