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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM1 million to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, a welfare fund for journalists, while reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting media sector development and transformation efforts.
A commemorative photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth captures the evolution of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day since 2018 and highlights the humanitarian impact of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA assistance fund for media professionals.
Penang will host the inaugural HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration in June, anticipated to drive tourism growth and showcase the state's creative industries to media representatives from Malaysia and ASEAN.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan to lead the Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her strong judicial track record defending press freedoms and constitutional rights.