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Daily Express
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Media to get 50% discount for AirAsia flights across Asean
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 By: Rex Tan, FMT Text Size: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the AirAsia deal recognises media contributions and encourages deeper regional engagement. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: Journalists with valid accreditation cards from the information department will be eligible for a one-time 50% discount on return AirAsia flights to 57 destinations across Southeast Asia. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the offer is part of a collaboration between the ministry and AirAsia in conjunction with Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean this year. Advertisement Bookings will be open until Dec 31, 2025, with the travel period set from April to September 2026. The information department will announce the full booking details and mechanism soon. 'Thank you, AirAsia, for this generous initiative. It not only recognises the contributions of our media practitioners but also encourages greater connectivity and engagement within the Asean region,' Fahmi said at the National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2025 Summit at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. In a separate announcement, Fahmi said the founding board of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) had been finalised and comprises 12 members, representing various sectors of the media industry. They include four representatives each from media companies, media associations and practitioners (including independent media), and the non-media sector. 'MMC will be making the announcement soon,' he said. Among the appointees are National Union of Journalists (NUJM) secretary-general Teh Athira Yusof, Astro Awani editor-in-chief Ashwad Ismail, and Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) director Radzi Razak. Later, during a press conference, Fahmi said the MMC will come into force today as it had already been gazetted. 'With the establishment of the MMC, many of the concerns or issues that media practitioners may have wanted to raise can now be addressed through a meaningful platform that will continue to operate regardless of who is in government,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Appointment of MMC Founding Board finalised
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the Founding Board of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been finalised. He said the Founding Board would comprise 12 people, with four representatives for each category, namely the media company category, category for media association, media practitioners and independent media practitioners as well as the non-media member category. 'MMC will be making the announcement soon,' he said when speaking at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Summit at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here today. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the summit, attended by about 1,000 media practitioners from home and abroad, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching. Also present were Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, cum director of HAWANA 2025 Project, along with top management of national media companies. Fahmi was previously reported to have said that MMC is expected to be established and play its role starting the middle of this year after the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 was passed in Parliament in February. MMC will act as a self-regulatory body that protects media freedom and ensures that journalistic ethics are adhered to, thus empowering the media industry in Malaysia. The HAWANA 2025 celebration, organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in national development. May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day in conjunction with the publication of the first edition of Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions of industry players who are the medium in shaping the minds of an informed society.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysian Media Council Founding Board Finalised in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the Founding Board of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been finalised. He said the Founding Board would comprise 12 people, with four representatives for each category, namely the media company category, category for media association, media practitioners and independent media practitioners as well as the non-media member category. 'MMC will be making the announcement soon,' he said when speaking at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Summit at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here today. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the summit, attended by about 1,000 media practitioners from home and abroad, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching. Also present were Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, cum director of HAWANA 2025 Project, along with top management of national media companies. Fahmi was previously reported to have said that MMC is expected to be established and play its role starting the middle of this year after the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 was passed in Parliament in February. MMC will act as a self-regulatory body that protects media freedom and ensures that journalistic ethics are adhered to, thus empowering the media industry in Malaysia. The HAWANA 2025 celebration, organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in national development. May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day in conjunction with the publication of the first edition of Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions of industry players who are the medium in shaping the minds of an informed society.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Local media practitioners to get 50% discount on AirAsia to ASEAN destinations
KUALA LUMPUR: Local media practitioners who hold the Information Department (JaPEN) media accreditation card will enjoy a one-off 50 per cent discount on return airfares via AirAsia to 57 destinations in ASEAN. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said it was an initiative resulting from strategic collaboration between the Communications Ministry and low-cost airline AirAsia in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship. He said booking will open until December 31 2025, while the travel period will be from April to September 2026 with details and ticket booking mechanism to be announced by JaPen soon. 'Thank you AirAsia for the generous initiative. This thoughtful gesture recognises the contributions of media practitioners and opens up greater opportunities for them to explore and connect with the ASEAN region. 'Such collaboration also truly uplifts the spirit of HAWANA, celebrating the dedication and contributions of the media fraternity,' he said when delivering his welcoming address at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Summit at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here today. 'Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics,' the summit, which was attended by about 1,000 media practitioners from home and abroad, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Chieng. Also present were the Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, cum director of HAWANA 2025 Project, along with the top management of the country's media companies. He said that as of June 4, there were 12,428 active media practitioners registered with JaPen and holding Media Accreditation Cards, including 12,297 Malaysians who served in various print, broadcast, digital and online news portal platforms. The HAWANA 2025 celebration organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in the development of the country. May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day in conjunction with the publication of the first edition of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions and services of media professionals as vital agents in shaping an informed society.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
AirAsia Offers 50% Off ASEAN Flights for Accredited Media
KUALA LUMPUR: Local media practitioners who hold the Information Department (JaPEN) media accreditation card will enjoy a one-off 50 per cent discount on return airfares via AirAsia to 57 destinations in ASEAN. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said it was an initiative resulting from strategic collaboration between the Communications Ministry and low-cost airline AirAsia in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship. He said booking will open until December 31 2025, while the travel period will be from April to September 2026 with details and ticket booking mechanism to be announced by JaPen soon. 'Thank you AirAsia for the generous initiative. This thoughtful gesture recognises the contributions of media practitioners and opens up greater opportunities for them to explore and connect with the ASEAN region. 'Such collaboration also truly uplifts the spirit of HAWANA, celebrating the dedication and contributions of the media fraternity,' he said when delivering his welcoming address at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Summit at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here today. 'Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics,' the summit, which was attended by about 1,000 media practitioners from home and abroad, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Chieng. Also present were the Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, cum director of HAWANA 2025 Project, along with the top management of the country's media companies. He said that as of June 4, there were 12,428 active media practitioners registered with JaPen and holding Media Accreditation Cards, including 12,297 Malaysians who served in various print, broadcast, digital and online news portal platforms. The HAWANA 2025 celebration organised by the Ministry of Communications with Bernama as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in the development of the country. May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day in conjunction with the publication of the first edition of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions and services of media professionals as vital agents in shaping an informed society.
