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Penang has been selected to host the 2026 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations, bringing together around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to recognise the contributions of journalists and strengthen regional media cooperation.
Bernama and Timor-Leste's news agency TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen media collaboration across the ASEAN region, including news exchange and professional journalism training programmes.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially opened the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration in Penang, bringing together 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and across the region to discuss media integrity and journalism's role in society.
Approximately 1,000 media practitioners and ASEAN delegates have begun arriving at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth, a significant regional gathering focused on journalism standards and professional excellence.
Malaysia and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in media, broadcasting, and information development, marking another significant step in their bilateral relations.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for enhanced collaboration among ASEAN media professionals to tackle misinformation and uphold journalistic integrity across the region.