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The Malaysian Press Institute has mobilised over RM1 million in corporate backing for its flagship Malaysia Press Night 2026 event, scheduled for July. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be among attendees.
Cambodia's Supreme Court is set to rule on the appeal of two journalists convicted of treason for publishing photographs from Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. The case highlights concerns about press freedom and judicial independence under Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 wrapped up in Penang with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announcing additional welfare support for journalists and emphasizing media's critical role in sustaining informed societies.
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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.
Telekom Malaysia has become strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, pledging RM500,000 to assist media practitioners facing financial hardship. The initiative reflects broader government push for corporate support amid industry advertising decline.
Bernama's successful organization of HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang showcased the agency's capacity to execute large-scale events using internal resources, with over 1,000 journalists attending.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of an additional RM1 million for the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and continuation of the Media Innovation Fund has won backing from industry leaders and journalists' organisations.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised local media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while facing unprecedented challenges from digital technology and artificial intelligence, emphasising the need to balance press freedom with responsibility.
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The HAWANA 2026 Summit in Penang brought together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to assess industry achievements, tackle emerging challenges including artificial intelligence, and strengthen media integrity.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM1 million allocation for Tabung Kasih@HAWANA at the National Journalists' Day 2026 ceremony in Butterworth, underlining government support for media practitioners facing financial hardship.
The late Azlan Idris, former chief of Bernama Radio, has been named recipient of the HAWANA 2026 Special Award, presented posthumously to his widow at a ceremony in Butterworth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM1 million government allocation to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, reaffirming the administration's commitment to advancing media industry initiatives and supporting journalist welfare.
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.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officiated the HAWANA 2026 celebration at PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, presenting awards and prizes to recognize excellence in journalism.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed establishing annual retreat sessions with media practitioners at future HAWANA celebrations, creating a structured channel for the industry to submit policy recommendations and address economic sustainability challenges.
Algorithms and artificial intelligence represent opportunities rather than threats to journalism, according to a media expert. However, newsrooms must adapt their content strategies while preserving editorial standards.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 concludes with a grand celebration in Penang, where Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will recognise outstanding journalists and celebrate media's role in nation building.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted a gala dinner for nearly 350 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to mark National Journalists' Day 2026, recognising the media's contribution to national development.
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.
Malaysia's premier National Journalists' Day summit opens tomorrow in Penang under the theme 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiating proceedings expected to draw around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and internationally.
A curated photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth captures eight years of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebrations and the impact of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA assistance on media professionals facing financial hardship.
Penang becomes the focal point for Malaysia's journalism community as the HAWANA 2026 summit concludes tomorrow with approximately 1,000 media professionals attending. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility'.
A 64-year-old veteran cameraman who spent over three decades documenting Malaysia's pivotal moments shares how he persevered through physical assaults and the transition from film to digital media.
Penang State Government is optimistic about hosting HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration, with preparations led by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and backing from the Communications Ministry.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration in Penang will offer exclusive limited-edition merchandise including branded jackets and T-shirts, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim set to officiate the main event.
Media organisations must prioritise credibility and integrity as their most valuable assets to survive the digital era and retain public confidence, warns Farrah Naz, group editor of the New Straits Times.
Penang police are deploying enhanced security and traffic management for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day summit at PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, with main roads remaining open to minimise disruption to residents.