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Laos has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to modernise its media sector, adopted at the inaugural National Media Congress in Vientiane. President Thongloun Sisoulith outlined five priorities including greater cooperation among outlets and improved professional standards.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will convene approximately 800 media professionals, academics, policymakers and students to examine pressing issues of media credibility, institutional governance and the impact of digital innovation on journalism.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed his condolences to the family of Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist and media officer at UMNO's president's office, who died at Serdang Hospital aged 66.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations will now be referred to the Malaysian Media Council for review before any enforcement action is taken.
Twenty-three staff members of Malaysia's national news agency successfully climbed Mount Kinabalu in a HAWANA 2026 expedition, aiming for two Malaysia Book of Records entries for media achievement.
Cambodia's Supreme Court has upheld lengthy prison sentences against two journalists convicted of treason for publishing photographs from a restricted military zone near the Thai border following armed clashes.
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Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib praised the Communications Ministry's decision to host National Journalists' Day celebrations across different states, with HAWANA 2026 drawing nearly 1,000 media professionals to Penang.
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Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for deeper collaboration among ASEAN media organisations to tackle the growing threat of misinformation, emphasising journalism's critical role in connecting citizens with truth during the HAWANA 2026 celebration in Penang.
The Malaysian Media Council hosted a dinner and engagement session with over 50 media practitioners from four northern states during the HAWANA 2026 national journalists' celebration in Butterworth, aimed at strengthening ties beyond the capital.
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Bernama successfully organised the HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang, attracting around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and other ASEAN nations. The event showcased the agency's in-house expertise and technological capabilities.
Telekom Malaysia has become the strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, contributing RM500,000 to assist media practitioners. The move comes as Malaysia's media sector grapples with advertising spending declining from RM4.5 billion to RM2 billion annually.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysian media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while navigating rapid technological change. Speaking at HAWANA 2026 in Butterworth, he stressed that freedom of expression must be balanced with responsibility to protect national stability.
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Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) continues as a vital gathering for the media industry to reflect on achievements, address challenges and navigate an evolving digital landscape, with around 1,000 practitioners attending this year's Penang summit.
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TV3 has successfully defended its pantun championship title at the HAWANA-DBP 2026 Pantun Festival, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presenting the awards during National Journalists' Day celebrations in Butterworth.
The late Azlan Idris, former chief of Bernama Radio, has been named recipient of the HAWANA 2026 Special Award in recognition of his contributions to Malaysian journalism and media development.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officiated the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, with international and regional media delegates in attendance.
Over 1,000 media practitioners and ASEAN delegates have begun arriving at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth, focusing on strengthening media integrity and regional cooperation among journalists.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed holding structured retreat sessions with media practitioners at every future HAWANA celebration, positioning these gatherings as formal channels for the industry to submit policy recommendations to government.
Rather than viewing algorithms as threats, media organisations should harness them strategically to distribute credible news while maintaining journalistic integrity, argues a communications expert from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day grand finale takes place in Penang today, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiating the event. Around 1,000 media practitioners and international delegations will gather to celebrate media integrity and journalism excellence.
Malaysia's premier journalism event, HAWANA 2026, launches tomorrow in Penang with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presiding. The summit brings 1,000 media practitioners together under the theme 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility'.
Penang will host the culminating summit of National Journalists' Day 2026 tomorrow, drawing approximately 1,000 media professionals from Malaysia and abroad. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event themed around media integrity and credibility.
Commemorative merchandise for Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration launches June 20 in Penang, featuring limited-edition apparel branded with the official HAWANA 2026 logo as part of a larger national media recognition event.
Penang is preparing to host the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 Summit this weekend, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim set to officiate. The state government has coordinated extensively with federal authorities to ensure success.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has welcomed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her judicial record on press freedom and constitutional rights.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General Ashwad Ismail has urged journalists to develop artificial intelligence competencies to remain competitive. He warns that while robots won't replace reporting, media professionals who fail to harness AI tools risk being outpaced by colleagues who do.