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Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
TV3 Or Astro Set To Be Crowned Champion At HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival On June 14
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- TV3's Islamic Programming Department and Astro Radio News have advanced to the finals of the inaugural HAWANA-DBP Pantun Festival, a traditional Malay poetry competition held in celebration of National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025. The winner is expected to be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on June 14, during the official highlight of HAWANA 2025. The champion will take home RM3,000 in cash, while the runner-up will receive RM2,000. Both teams will also be awarded trophies and certificates.
Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival Highlights Linguistic Heritage In Journalism
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival has successfully raised awareness on reviving Malay cultural arts, particularly within the field of journalism, says Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. She said the inaugural competition proved the ability of media practitioners to express current issues through the beauty of the national language while showcasing their creativity. 'I witnessed how the pantun (Malay poetic verses) exchanged were not only amusing but also highlighted current issues in their own unique style. 'It's no easy feat, as composing pantun requires skill and a deep appreciation for the language,' she told Bernama after the event at Wisma Bernama here today. Also present were Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, Deputy Editor-in-Chief (News Service) Nasriah Darus, Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Economic News Service) Azlina Aziz, and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Language and Literature Development Department director Abang Haliman Abang Julai. Commenting further, Nur-ul Afida said the festival was not merely a competition, but a platform to empower the nation's cultural heritage. She said Bernama was committed to supporting efforts to strengthen the use of the Malay language in journalism and believed that such culture-based initiatives could bridge connections between the media, language, and society. 'I have discussed with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) and expressed hope that the Pantun Festival can be continued next year as the second edition in conjunction with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA), God willing,' she said. Meanwhile, Abang Haliman praised the organisation of the pantun festival, which he described as capable of instilling deep awareness among media professionals regarding the importance of language and literature.
Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival Seeks To Preserve Heritage, Engage Youth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival is more than just a competition — it serves as a platform to celebrate and preserve Malaysia's cultural heritage while cultivating interest in traditional poetry among the younger generation. TV3 personality and pantun enthusiast Ahmad Fedtri Yahya said by making the event more fun and accessible, it can attract wider participation and dispel the notion that pantun is solely for formal contests. 'As someone passionate about pantun, I want to make it something enjoyable and vibrant. For me, it's about instilling pride in our heritage. Many shy away from pantun when it's seen purely as a competition,' he told Bernama. 'That's why I brought my team — I'm the most senior, and I included young participants to give them exposure and experience,' he added. Fedtri believes the festival will continue to attract more participants in future editions, as the public begins to appreciate its significance, demonstrating the organisers' strong commitment to keeping the art of pantun alive. 'God willing, this competition will grow into a major platform. It offers an opportunity to nurture more young pantun talents,' said Fedtri, who attended the event in traditional Malay attire. Meanwhile, Astro Radio News journalist Nurul Izzati, 31, expressed hope that the contest would become an annual event in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) to ensure the continued relevance of pantun among youth. 'This is my first time participating. I hope it continues in the coming years. Interest in pantun is waning, so we need to elevate it once again,' she said. Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) TV3 producer Affiq Norshamsudin shared that his involvement stemmed from a deep appreciation for the art form, which he actively practised during his school and university days.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
A Tribute To National Heritage: Pesta Pantun HAWANA-DBP 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Pesta Pantun HAWANA-DBP 2025, to take place tomorrow, is a platform for uniting the media community while upholding the pantun as an invaluable cultural heritage of the nation. The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, said the competition to be held at Wisma Bernama in conjunction with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025, will feature eight teams, each comprising four contestants. The HAWANA 2025 project director said that contestants are encouraged to wear traditional attire, in line with the competition's theme of Traditional Classical Malay, to enliven the event, which Bernama is hosting for the first time in collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). 'This competition will feature four-line pantun verses with themes ranging from open topics to journalism and unity, and will have three rounds — the preliminary stage, semi-finals, and the final to determine the champion,' he said in a statement here. He said that Group A comprises four teams from Bernama, Media Prima, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), and Astro Radio News, and Group B consists of participants from the Malaysia Gazette, the Islamic Programming Department of TV3, Sinar Harian, and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). The panel of judges includes Akademi DBP language planner Dr Faezah Muhayat, DBP central region language planner Musazliza Mustan Shir, language planner and special officer to DBP's director-general Azimin Daud, and Datuk Chuari Selamat, the pantun master. Meanwhile, Bernama representative Fatin Najmi Mohammad Shah said that despite their work commitments, each team member dedicated their time to practise. Fatin Najmi, who heads the Fact Check Desk (MyCheck Malaysia), said that for their preparations, they studied the usage of the classical Malay Language and watched videos on pantun. 'Undoubtedly, we are nervous as we are up against formidable opponents, many of whom have long been involved in the world of pantun,' she said.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Mature democracy cannot exist without free, fair and fearless journalism
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) is not a mere celebration, but a reminder that a mature democracy cannot exist without free, fair and fearless journalism, according to Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. In a Facebook post in conjunction with HAWANA 2025, Ramanan said honour and recognition should be given to the journalists for their daily dedication to reporting with conscience and amplifying the voices of the people with integrity and responsibility. 'I speak not only as a government leader but as someone who deeply values the trust and freedom to speak out. 'I am sincerely grateful for every news report and coverage, including those involving myself and my programmes, both past and present,' he posted. Ramanan, who is also PKR vice-president, also acknowledged the media's vital role in providing a platform for him and his colleagues to advance the reform agenda. 'Without you, our voices would go unheard, and without you, the people's voices would never resonate. Keep reporting the truth. Never fear speaking out for the sake of justice,' he added. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, with this year's main event scheduled for June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the event, which is set to gather around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and abroad. Now in its fifth edition since its inception in 2018, HAWANA is an annual occasion that brings together media professionals to honour their contributions to national development.
