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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.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested two individuals, allegedly including pro-democracy bookstore owner Leticia Wong, on suspicion of selling seditious materials and receiving foreign political funding under the city's national security legislation.
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.
Several thousand Czechs rallied outside Czech Television headquarters in Prague on Sunday, opposing government proposals to abolish licence fees and redirect public broadcaster funding through the state budget, citing fears of political manipulation.
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Newly appointed Malaysian Media Council chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan defends her judicial background as an asset for protecting the self-regulatory body's independence and credibility in monitoring press standards.
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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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged an extra RM1 million to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare scheme for media workers in 2026, bringing total disbursements to RM2.26 million across 773 beneficiaries nationwide.
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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has voiced strong support for the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, believing her judicial background will enhance the body's credibility and public confidence.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has announced plans to deepen media cooperation with Timor-Leste, proposing journalist training programmes and expanded partnerships between national broadcasters as part of broader Southeast Asian engagement.
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's journalism community convenes in Penang for HAWANA 2026, with leading media organisations organising programmes to tackle AI disruption, digitalisation and the evolving role of professional journalism in society.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has publicly backed former Federal Court judge Nallini for the chairmanship of the Malaysia Media Council, highlighting her judicial decisions supporting press freedom and media independence.
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.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment to lead the Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her strong judicial background in defending press freedoms and constitutional protections.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has welcomed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her strong judicial record on press freedom and constitutional rights.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan on her appointment as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, expressing confidence in her leadership of the industry's self-regulatory authority.