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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the essential role of ethical, independent and responsible media in strengthening democratic institutions and countering the spread of false information.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has established a new protocol requiring complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations to be submitted to the Malaysian Media Council for initial review before any investigations or prosecutions proceed.
Cambodia's top court has rejected an appeal by two journalists facing 14-year prison terms for treason after they published a photograph taken in a military-restricted zone near the Thai border.
Malaysia's annual National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 wrapped up in Penang with nearly 1,000 delegates celebrating media integrity and credibility. PM Anwar Ibrahim announced fresh funding for journalist welfare and digital transformation support.
Penang has been selected to host HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration, bringing together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to recognise the contributions of journalists and strengthen media professionalism.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on ASEAN media professionals to intensify regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing to combat misinformation and uphold journalistic integrity in an era of rapid information flow.
The Malaysian Media Council hosted a networking dinner with over 50 media practitioners from four northern states during HAWANA 2026, marking the first engagement by new chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan and signalling the council's commitment to representing journalists beyond Kuala Lumpur.
Telekom Malaysia has joined as strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, committing RM500,000 to assist media practitioners facing financial hardship. The fund has distributed RM2.26 million to 773 media professionals since April 2023.
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The HAWANA 2026 Summit in Penang gathered approximately 1,000 journalists and media practitioners from Malaysia and several ASEAN nations to discuss the industry's future amid technological disruption and emerging challenges to media integrity.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will expand the Media Innovation Fund to support local media organisations' digital transformation efforts. Seventy-two companies have already received RM24.57 million from the initial RM30 million allocation.
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TV3 has successfully defended its pantun championship at the HAWANA-DBP 2026 Pantun Festival, with Bernama finishing second. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the awards at the National Journalists' Day celebration in Butterworth.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented Tabung Kasih@HAWANA financial assistance to three media practitioners struggling with serious health conditions at the National Journalists' Day 2026 event in Butterworth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged an extra RM1 million to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare fund for media workers facing financial difficulties, bringing cumulative aid to 773 journalists.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, expressing confidence that her distinguished background will strengthen the body's credibility and public trust.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has inaugurated the HAWANA 2026 celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, bringing together roughly 1,000 journalists from Malaysia and across ASEAN to discuss media integrity and credibility.
Media practitioners and ASEAN delegates have begun arriving at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim set to officiate the event themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', expected to draw about 1,000 participants.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has unveiled plans to establish annual retreat sessions with media practitioners at future National Journalists' Day celebrations, aiming to facilitate structured dialogue on industry policy and sustainability.
Media organisations must understand and strategically use algorithms and artificial intelligence to ensure credible news reaches the public, according to a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris communication expert.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 culminated in Penang with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presiding over ceremonies honouring media professionals and their contributions to nation-building and public discourse.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 in Penang brings together media organisations to strengthen professionalism and address industry challenges amid technological disruption and changing news consumption patterns.
Malaysia's premier media gathering HAWANA 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Penang with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as chief guest. The summit aims to unite 1,000 journalists and industry leaders to reshape contemporary journalism.
Penang will host the culminating summit of HAWANA 2026 tomorrow, assembling approximately 1,000 journalists and media professionals nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event themed on strengthening media integrity and credibility.
A retired cameraman and photographer who spent three decades documenting Malaysian news reflects on the physical dangers and professional challenges of his profession, from film-era limitations to digital transitions.
Penang's Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has expressed strong optimism about the upcoming HAWANA 2026 national journalists' celebration, following months of coordination with the Communications Ministry to ensure smooth execution.
Penang police have outlined comprehensive security and traffic arrangements for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration at PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth, pledging to maintain open main roads while managing expected visitor crowds.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has voiced strong support for Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment as chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting the judge's judicial legacy on constitutional rights and media independence.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General warns journalists they must develop AI competency or risk being outpaced by tech-savvy peers. Guidelines needed to ensure responsible use.
Media practitioners have praised the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial background as key to bolstering independence and credibility.