"It's good to take counsel from the past but not to be ruled by it. Otherwise, we end up using today to fight yesterday's battles and miss tomorrow's promise."

About the Author:

Associates Professor Dr. Lina Latif is a broadcast journalist by profession, having worked at TV3 for a decade. She teaches the latest developments in broadcasting, journalism and media subjects based on her experiences in the field. 

She is the author of A Broadcasting History of Malaysia: Progress and Shifts and has contributed several book chapters: Crossing Boundaries in the Broadcast Media Industry in Malaysia - Keio University, Japan; Public Service Media Initiatives in the Global South - Simon Fraser University, Canada and Women's Leadership Styles: A Case Study Across Arenas in Malaysia for the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development - National University of Malaysia.

Accolades for Sidelines:

• International Book Awards Finalist 2018
• 50 Best Malaysian Titles for International Rights at the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2018/19
• Dana Penulis from National Library of Malaysia 2019

Accolades for Redamancy

• 50 Best Malaysian Titles for International Rights at the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2022/23
• Dana Penulis from National Library of Malaysia 2024