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Twenty-three Bernama staff members successfully summited Mount Kinabalu on July 1 as part of HAWANA 2026 celebrations. The expedition pursues two Malaysia Book of Records: largest media group climb and first multilingual news reporting from the peak.
Penang has been selected to host the 2026 National Journalists' Day celebrations, with Penang Governor Tun Ramli praising the Communications Ministry's initiative to rotate the event among states and recognise the media's contributions to national development.
Institut Jantung Negara is providing a 15 per cent discount on heart screening packages for media professionals during HAWANA 2026, addressing cardiovascular health risks among journalists working under demanding conditions.
The Malaysian Media Council held an informal gathering with over 50 media practitioners from the northern region during HAWANA 2026, marking the council's outreach efforts beyond Kuala Lumpur and introducing its new leadership to journalists nationwide.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged an extra RM1 million to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare scheme, which has already assisted 773 media professionals with RM2.26 million since 2023.
The late Azlan Idris, former chief of Bernama Radio, has been named the posthumous recipient of the HAWANA 2026 Special Award in recognition of his significant contributions to journalism and media broadcasting in Malaysia.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed strengthening media ties with Timor-Leste through expanded journalist training and closer cooperation between national news agencies, discussions held during the HAWANA 2026 conference.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed holding regular retreat sessions with media practitioners at future editions of National Journalists' Day celebrations to collect feedback on policy matters and industry sustainability.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 reached its climax in Penang today, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presiding over the sixth edition. The event honoured journalists and media professionals for their role in upholding information integrity.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted a dinner in Butterworth for nearly 350 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN nations ahead of HAWANA 2026's main event, recognising the media's crucial contribution to national development.
Malaysia's media sector converges in Penang for HAWANA 2026, with journalists and industry bodies launching programmes to reinforce professional standards and tackle emerging challenges in an era of rapid technological change.
Malaysia's premier National Journalists' Day summit opens tomorrow in Penang with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiating. The event will gather roughly 1,000 media professionals to discuss journalism's future under the theme 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility'.
A photographic exhibition at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents eight years of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebrations and highlights the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund's impact on media practitioners facing health and financial hardship.
Penang hosts the HAWANA 2026 summit tomorrow, drawing approximately 1,000 media professionals nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event themed on media integrity and credibility, recognizing journalism's vital contribution to society.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is in Penang for a two-day working visit centred on HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day grand finale, which will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Penang is gearing up to host the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration this week, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow expressing confidence in its success and pledging state government support.
Penang will host HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration, expected to generate significant economic benefits and media exposure for the state's tourism and creative industries.
Limited-edition HAWANA 2026 merchandise goes on sale during the National Journalists' Day celebration in Penang on June 20, featuring branded apparel priced between RM30 and RM59.
Penang police have unveiled comprehensive security protocols for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day summit at PICCA Convention Centre, drawing 1,000 media professionals and 30,000 carnival visitors while keeping main roads accessible.