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The HAWANA 2026 Summit in Penang gathered approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and several ASEAN countries to reaffirm the importance of National Journalists' Day as a platform for recognising contributions and addressing industry challenges.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM1 million government allocation to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, reaffirming the administration's commitment to supporting media industry development and journalist welfare initiatives across the nation.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has expressed strong support for former Federal Court judge Nallini as the next chair of Malaysia Media Council, highlighting her track record on press freedom rulings.