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The Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tabung Kasih@HAWANA inspires seniman to set up artistes welfare fund
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) views the success of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA as a model worth emulating to safeguard the welfare of local artistes and arts industry practitioners. Its president, Rozaidi Abdul Jamil, better known as Zed Zaidi, said the HAWANA fund is an inclusive initiative that can provide ongoing benefits to media practitioners. 'The successful establishment of a fund to look after the welfare of media practitioners has inspired Seniman to create a similar fund for local artistes. 'At the moment, we do not yet have a welfare fund, but under the Malaysia Film Association Coalition (Gafema), we are planning to establish a special fund similar to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to protect the welfare of those in the arts industry,' he said when met at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall here today. Zed Zaidi also sees potential collaboration between Seniman and the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) platform through MyCheck Malaysia (Bernama's fact-checking unit) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to educate artistes on efforts to combat false information. 'This is my first time hearing about MyCheck Malaysia. It has the potential to become one of the platforms for special programmes with celebrities as agents to create awareness for the public,' he said. He said apart from celebrities, Seniman also comprises influencers who often lack clear guidelines for information sharing. 'Sometimes when they share something, it may be based on facts but gets distorted until it turns into falsehood, which the public may then perceive as fact. This contributes to the spread of fake news and misinformation. 'Therefore, we can combine suitable programmes, including workshops or awareness sessions involving the media to educate the public about the importance of fact-checking,' he said. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival runs for three days starting today and is part of this year's HAWANA celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. The highlight of HAWANA 2025 will be the official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Over 1,000 media practitioners, representatives from local journalist associations and media organisations from ASEAN member states have been invited, bringing together media professionals and industry experts to exchange ideas and foster strategic partnerships.
Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Tabung Kasih@HAWANA Inspires Seniman To Set Up Artistes Welfare Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) views the success of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA as a model worth emulating to safeguard the welfare of local artistes and arts industry practitioners. Its president, Rozaidi Abdul Jamil, better known as Zed Zaidi, said the HAWANA fund is an inclusive initiative that can provide ongoing benefits to media practitioners. 'The successful establishment of a fund to look after the welfare of media practitioners has inspired Seniman to create a similar fund for local artistes. 'At the moment, we do not yet have a welfare fund, but under the Malaysia Film Association Coalition (Gafema), we are planning to establish a special fund similar to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to protect the welfare of those in the arts industry,' he said when met at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall here today. Zed Zaidi also sees potential collaboration between Seniman and the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) platform through MyCheck Malaysia (Bernama's fact-checking unit) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to educate artistes on efforts to combat false information. 'This is my first time hearing about MyCheck Malaysia. It has the potential to become one of the platforms for special programmes with celebrities as agents to create awareness for the public,' he said. He said apart from celebrities, Seniman also comprises influencers who often lack clear guidelines for information sharing. 'Sometimes when they share something, it may be based on facts but gets distorted until it turns into falsehood, which the public may then perceive as fact. This contributes to the spread of fake news and misinformation. 'Therefore, we can combine suitable programmes, including workshops or awareness sessions involving the media to educate the public about the importance of fact-checking,' he said.
Barnama
a day ago
- General
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025: Bernama's Fact-check Booth Raises Public Awareness On Misinformation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- An interactive fact-checking exhibition by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival aims to educate the public on how to identify and verify questionable content, particularly on social media. The initiative is led by MyCheck Malaysia, Bernama's dedicated fact-checking unit, as part of the annual National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebration which starts today. Unit head Fatin Najmi Mohammad Shah said the booth introduces Bernama's verification efforts and promotes critical thinking among media users. 'The goal is to help people quickly spot dubious claims and assess their authenticity before sharing them,' she told Bernama at the event held at Sunway Putra Mall here today. She added that while platforms like MyCheck Malaysia are useful, individuals should also learn to conduct their own checks. Visitors to the booth can take part in quizzes, interactive games and watch live sessions by MyCheck Malaysia on Bernama Radio. A 'Pocket Talk' session scheduled for Sunday will highlight the importance of media literacy and fact-checking in today's digital landscape. Visitor Nurjannah Najiah, 20, said the exhibition helped her better understand how to assess information credibility and appreciate the work that goes into verifying news. 'We've heard of Bernama, but I didn't know what it actually offers. Today, I learned that it has a fact-checking unit like MyCheck Malaysia,' said Nurjannah, a Diploma in Corporate Communication student at Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM).
Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025 Carnival Offers Lucky Draw Prizes, Media Fun And More
HAWANA 2025 secretariat, Zakiah Rouse, shows a souvenir at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival held in conjunction with the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Want to win a hotel stay in Cameron Highlands or Port Dickson worth nearly RM2,000? Here's your chance! Over 200 lucky draw prizes await visitors at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Carnival, which runs from today until Sunday at Sunway Putra Mall here. HAWANA 2025 Carnival and Exhibition Working Committee chairman Mohd Farhan Mustafa Kamal said this is the first time the carnival is being held in the federal capital since HAWANA celebrations began in 2018. 'In previous years, we organised carnivals at each HAWANA location, but this is the first time we are bringing it to Kuala Lumpur. 'Our main focus is to showcase developments in media and journalism to the public while offering exciting attractions, including this year's very special lucky draw,' he told Bernama today. Activities at the carnival include casual talk sessions with agencies, quizzes, guest artist performances, colouring activities, Meet & Greet sessions, as well as forums and workshops on creative writing, photography, podcasting, and media literacy for youth and senior citizens. In the interactive media zone, visitors can experience the broadcasting world at the booths of Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Media Prima Berhad, Astro and TV AlHijrah. There will also be live crossovers from Bernama TV's HAWANA Mini Studio, an interactive 'Breaking News' game by Bernama Radio, and the 'Klik Dengan Bijak' (Click Wisely) exhibition by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. With the theme 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', the HAWANA 2025 celebration will also feature the HAWANA Media Forum tomorrow, focusing on the latest developments in the local media industry.
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025 Bolsters Media's Role In Promoting Information Literacy
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, which kicks off today for a three-day run, serves as a platform to bolster the media's role in promoting information literacy, while also strengthening public engagement through a range of educational, entertainment and interactive activities. Communications Ministry deputy secretary-general (Telecommunication Infrastructure) Mano Verabathran said HAWANA is not just a platform to recognise media practitioners for delivering accurate information, but also affirms the media's role as a public education agent in an era of information overload. 'We need to educate the public on various issues related to media and information dissemination, including the importance of media literacy, fact-checking, and the dangers of spreading false information which could affect social harmony and national security,' he said when launching the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall here. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and its editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also HAWANA 2025 project director. General manager of On Air Presentation (News & Current Affairs), Media Prima Television Network, Media Prima Berhad, Kamaruddin Mape; Information Department (JaPen) deputy director-general (Digital Content) Erwin Khairul Ahmad; Utusan Borneo Sabah editor-in-chief Datuk Lichong Angkui; and The Borneo Post and Utusan Borneo general manager Phyllis Wong Yang Wong also present at the event. Mano said that since its inception in 2018, HAWANA has stood as a symbol of recognition for the vital role journalists play in shaping public opinion, defending freedom of expression, and articulating the aspirations of society. 'I would like to extend my congratulations to the organisers, particularly the Communications Ministry and Bernama, for their continued commitment to empowering journalism in Malaysia through inclusive and innovative approaches,' he said. Additionally, Mano said Bernama's fact-checking desk (MyCheck Malaysia) is an independent initiative by the news agency to educate the public on media literacy, with a focus on issues that impact people's lives and livelihoods. 'More than 400 fact-checking reports have been produced since 2020 and can be read at MyCheck reports are also published on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok,' he said.
