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The Malaysian Media Council hosted a networking dinner with over 50 media practitioners from Malaysia's northern states during HAWANA 2026 celebrations in Butterworth, marking the first engagement under new leadership.
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.
Telekom Malaysia has become the strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, contributing RM500,000 to support struggling media practitioners. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urges other corporations to increase media advertising spend.
Malaysia's media sector has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of RM1 million extra for the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and continuation of the Media Innovation Fund, seen as vital support amid technological disruption.
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Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) continues to serve as essential gathering for the media fraternity to reflect on achievements, confront emerging challenges, and shape the journalism industry's future in an era of rapid technological transformation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM1 million government allocation for Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, signalling continued backing for journalist welfare initiatives and broader media sector reforms.
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.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General Ashwad Ismail has cautioned journalists that those who fail to master artificial intelligence will lose ground to competitors who do, urging the industry to view AI as an enabler rather than a threat.
Facing industry changes and mounting expenses, Malaysian journalists are launching entrepreneurial ventures alongside their newsroom roles. Two media professionals share how they've built thriving side businesses while maintaining their primary careers.
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Media veterans say Malaysian newsrooms must prioritise audience relevance over rigid house style conventions as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry. Adaptability and engaging storytelling are now critical.
Malaysian state leaders have commended media professionals on National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026, acknowledging their essential contribution to an informed and mature society through accurate, ethical reporting.
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Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing support measures for media practitioners facing challenges from artificial intelligence and economic pressures, Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced during National Journalists' Day celebrations.