The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Penang Governor Tun Ramli has praised the Communications Ministry's decision to rotate the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations among states. The HAWANA 2026 event brings together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and neighbouring ASEAN countries.
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Bernama's successful organisation of HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang demonstrated the agency's capacity to execute large-scale events using internal expertise, with around 1,000 journalists from Malaysia and other ASEAN nations attending.
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Malaysia's HAWANA 2026 Summit convened 1,000 journalists in Penang to discuss media integrity and industry challenges. Officials and practitioners emphasise the annual gathering's role in recognising contributions while navigating technological transformation.
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TV3's pantun team has retained the HAWANA-DBP Pantun Festival championship, edging out Bernama in the second edition of the competition held in conjunction with National Journalists' Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed an additional RM1 million to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund during the National Journalists' Day 2026 celebration in Butterworth, bringing total assistance to media practitioners to RM2.26 million.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM1 million to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, a welfare fund designed to support journalists and advance media sector reforms across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated HAWANA 2026, Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration, at Butterworth Arena, presenting awards to distinguished media professionals and international delegates from across ASEAN.
Media professionals and ASEAN representatives have begun arriving at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth. The event, themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', will be opened by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and expects to attract around 1,000 participants.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed establishing annual retreat sessions with media practitioners during future HAWANA celebrations to gather industry feedback and policy recommendations for government consideration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Penang following his official Turkmenistan visit to attend the National Journalists' Day 2026 grand finale and several investment-related events in the state.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted nearly 350 media professionals from Malaysia and across ASEAN at a dinner celebration for National Journalists' Day 2026, recognising the media's critical contribution to national development and regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officiating the HAWANA 2026 grand finale at PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, honouring journalists and celebrating media integrity as the cornerstone of credible reporting.
Malaysia's media industry convenes in Penang for HAWANA 2026, addressing artificial intelligence and digital transformation while celebrating journalism's role in society. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate tomorrow's main event.
A commemorative photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents eight years of National Journalists' Day celebrations and highlights the welfare assistance provided to media practitioners through Tabung Kasih@HAWANA.
Malaysia's premier journalism event, HAWANA 2026, concludes final preparations in Penang ahead of tomorrow's summit themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', hosting approximately 1,000 media professionals.
Penang hosts the culminating summit of National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 tomorrow, bringing together approximately 1,000 media professionals from Malaysia and abroad to underscore journalism's commitment to integrity and credible information delivery.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is in Penang for a two-day visit centred on HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day grand finale. The event brings together over 1,000 media practitioners to discuss media integrity and contemporary journalism.
Penang is poised to host the National Journalists' Day celebration (HAWANA 2026) this weekend, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow expressing confidence in the event's success and its role in honouring media professionals.
Penang will host the inaugural HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration in June, anticipated to strengthen the state's tourism appeal and creative economy through extensive media exposure across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Commemorative merchandise for Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration launches at the HAWANA 2026 main event in Penang on June 20, with three limited-edition items available while stocks last.
Penang police have announced extensive security and traffic arrangements for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day summit at Butterworth, drawing 1,000 media professionals. Main roads will remain open with diversions in place.
A three-day carnival celebrating music, culture and journalism kicks off in Penang this month, featuring performances by local bands and interactive cultural workshops tied to HAWANA 2026.