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Bernama successfully organized the HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang, attracting around 1,000 journalists from Malaysia and ASEAN countries. The event showcased the agency's ability to manage large-scale gatherings using entirely in-house resources.
Malaysia's Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen media collaboration, including news content sharing and professional training for journalists across the ASEAN region.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is pursuing deeper media collaboration with Timor-Leste, proposing journalist training and content-sharing arrangements as part of broader efforts to strengthen press freedom standards across Southeast Asia.
A photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth preserves the history of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day and celebrates recipients of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA mutual aid fund, which has supported media professionals facing health and financial hardship.
Bernama's chief executive has praised the backing of 113 strategic partners for HAWANA 2026, noting strong recognition of journalism's contribution to national development.
Kuala Lumpur will host 300 strategic partners and guests at the HAWANA 2026 Strategic Partners' Session. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching will officiate the gathering, which recognises the support of 113 partners involved in organising the event.
Former Bernama editor-in-chief Khairdzir Md Yunus reflects on his 2007 assignment covering the haj pilgrimage, navigating the unique challenge of reporting on one of Islam's holiest journeys while performing the spiritual obligation himself.
Malaysia's Ambassador to France Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim has commended Bernama for nearly six decades of reliable reporting and its crucial role in projecting Malaysia's image globally, particularly as false news becomes increasingly prevalent.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on Bernama to sustain its reputation as a trusted national news source while navigating the demands of the digital era, as the Malaysian National News Agency celebrates its 59th anniversary.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has highlighted Bernama's critical contribution to helping the public grasp government initiatives, marking the agency's 59th anniversary celebration.
Sixty-three staff members of Bernama received the Ministry of Communications' 2025 Excellent Service Award in recognition of their dedication and outstanding performance. The awards ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur with senior government officials in attendance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended Bernama for its dedication to delivering truthful reporting and maintaining public trust. The Malaysian National News Agency marked its 59th anniversary on May 20, with the PM emphasising its importance in an era of digital misinformation.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the importance of BERNAMA as a reliable source of factual information, marking the national news agency's 59th anniversary and commending its commitment to professional journalism.
Senior officials from the Malaysian National News Agency gathered in Tanjung Malim to pay their respects to Kaliamah Karuppaya, 77, the mother of Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who died following kidney complications.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed his sympathies to Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj after his mother, Kaliamah Karuppaya, passed away at their Behrang Hulu home in Perak.
Malaysia's Ambassador to Kazakhstan has highlighted Bernama's crucial role as a strategic partner for overseas missions in sharing accurate information about government policies and bilateral relations.
Kaliamah Karuppaya, 77, mother of Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, died at her home in Behrang Hulu, Perak, following prolonged kidney complications that required regular dialysis treatment.
The Malaysian National News Agency has completed preparations for the inaugural HAWANA 2026 media forum, scheduled to launch tomorrow. The event will bring together media leaders, journalists, academics and students to discuss industry challenges and the role of technology.