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Malaysia's Communications Ministry has activated three dedicated media centres across Negeri Sembilan to support coverage of the state's 16th election, supplemented by 60 regional information hubs.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has commended Malaysian National News Agency Bernama for its professional handling of election coverage during the Johor state polls, highlighting satisfactory facilities and coordination.
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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.
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.