Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia and Cambodia are advancing a bilateral agreement on information and media cooperation, with both nations pledging to strengthen ties through joint initiatives in digital transformation and media development.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli has praised the Communications Ministry's decision to rotate National Journalists' Day celebrations across states. The HAWANA 2026 event in Penang draws nearly 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries.
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Telekom Malaysia has committed RM500,000 to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare fund for media practitioners. The contribution addresses challenges facing Malaysia's media industry as advertising spend has halved in recent years.
Bernama successfully executed the HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang, demonstrating its capacity to manage large-scale events through internal resources and technological innovation, attracting approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while navigating digital transformation, emphasising that press freedom must be balanced with responsible reporting to strengthen public trust and institutional stability.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will continue and expand the Media Innovation Fund, which has already distributed RM24.57 million to 72 media organisations to drive digital transformation.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiated the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Penang, where media leaders stressed the annual gathering's importance in uniting journalists and addressing evolving industry challenges including artificial intelligence and media integrity.
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TV3 has successfully retained its championship title at the HAWANA-DBP 2026 Pantun Festival, with Bernama finishing as runner-up. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the awards at the National Journalists' Day celebration in Butterworth.
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 substantial contributions to Malaysian journalism and media development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has thrown his weight behind the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, saying her judicial background and integrity will restore public confidence in the body.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM1 million to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, a welfare fund for media professionals. The announcement reflects the government's ongoing dedication to supporting journalists and modernising Malaysia's media landscape.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially opened Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 celebration in Penang, where he presented awards to journalists and discussed media integrity's role in public discourse.
The HAWANA 2026 Summit has commenced in Butterworth with media practitioners and ASEAN delegates gathering to explore regional cooperation. PM Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility'.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed that a dedicated retreat session involving media practitioners be incorporated into every future National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebration, with the Malaysian Media Council coordinating the initiative.
Rather than viewing algorithms as threats, media organizations should harness them strategically to distribute credible news and prevent information vacuums filled by falsehoods, says a Malaysian academic.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day grand finale opens today in Butterworth with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presiding. The event honours media practitioners and celebrates journalism's role in strengthening democratic values.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for enhanced media collaboration across ASEAN nations to tackle misinformation and promote accurate reporting, stressing journalism's vital role in national development.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted nearly 350 media leaders from Malaysia and ASEAN at a dinner celebrating National Journalists' Day 2026, with around 1,000 journalists attending the main event in Butterworth.
Malaysia's media industry is gathering in Penang for HAWANA 2026, with practitioners and organisations engaging in programmes focused on strengthening professional standards and confronting challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digitalisation.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is in Penang for a two-day working visit attending HAWANA 2026 programmes, including a grand finale themed on media integrity that will draw 1,000 journalists nationwide.
Azmi Sapiei, 64, has spent over three decades documenting critical events for Malaysian news organisations. From exclusive coverage of a former communist leader's return to facing physical assault while reporting, his career spans the transition from film to digital media.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has expressed strong confidence in the state's ability to host a successful HAWANA 2026 celebration, with preparations underway for the national journalists' day event scheduled for this weekend.
Penang police have pledged smooth security and traffic management for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration at PICCA Convention Centre, assuring residents that main roads will stay open despite expected high attendance.
Malaysia's Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail has cautioned journalists to acquire artificial intelligence skills to remain competitive, framing the technology as a professional development necessity rather than an existential threat.