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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Free MyTV decoders, e-Papers up for grabs at HAWANA carnival 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 300 MyTV decoders are being offered to visitors attending the three-day HAWANA Carnival 2025, which kicked off today at the concourse of Sunway Putra Mall here. Visitors have the chance to win the decoders by participating in an interactive quiz at the MyTV booth, with 100 units given out daily to promote free digital television access without monthly fees. MyTV event coordinator executive Muhammad Afiq Firdaus said this initiative is in line with the company's commitment to expanding access to inclusive and affordable digital content for all segments of society. He said that MyTV also introduced its new streaming application, 'MyTV Mana-Mana', which enables users to access free TV channels and premium paid content via smartphones, anytime and anywhere. 'Users only need to download the application to enjoy broadcasts such as RTM, Bernama and several international channels, including CNA from Singapore,' he told Bernama. The carnival is part of the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. Meanwhile, at The News Straits Times Press (NSTP) booth, visitors can receive complimentary printed copies of Harian Metro, Berita Harian, and The New Straits Times, available throughout the three-day HAWANA Carnival. NSTP senior business development executive Wan Fazly Hizam Wan Kadir said visitors can also enjoy a free one-year e-paper subscription by registering with their email address via the QR code provided - a package normally priced at RM258. 'This initiative is to encourage the reading of credible and high-quality news, especially among students and the academic community,' he said. In addition, visitors were introduced to KLIK, NSTP's digital archive platform featuring full-page newspaper copies dating back to 2004 in PDF format, along with a collection of historical photos from as early as 1845. The highlight of the HAWANA 2025 celebration will be officiated 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 from ASEAN member states have been invited, bringing together professional media groups and industry experts to exchange ideas and establish a strategic network of relationships.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
HAWANA 2025: Win MyTV Decoders & Free e-Papers at Sunway
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 300 MyTV decoders are being offered to visitors attending the three-day HAWANA Carnival 2025, which kicked off today at the concourse of Sunway Putra Mall here. Visitors have the chance to win the decoders by participating in an interactive quiz at the MyTV booth, with 100 units given out daily to promote free digital television access without monthly fees. MyTV event coordinator executive Muhammad Afiq Firdaus said this initiative is in line with the company's commitment to expanding access to inclusive and affordable digital content for all segments of society. He said that MyTV also introduced its new streaming application, 'MyTV Mana-Mana', which enables users to access free TV channels and premium paid content via smartphones, anytime and anywhere. 'Users only need to download the application to enjoy broadcasts such as RTM, Bernama and several international channels, including CNA from Singapore,' he told Bernama. The carnival is part of the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. Meanwhile, at The News Straits Times Press (NSTP) booth, visitors can receive complimentary printed copies of Harian Metro, Berita Harian, and The New Straits Times, available throughout the three-day HAWANA Carnival. NSTP senior business development executive Wan Fazly Hizam Wan Kadir said visitors can also enjoy a free one-year e-paper subscription by registering with their email address via the QR code provided - a package normally priced at RM258. 'This initiative is to encourage the reading of credible and high-quality news, especially among students and the academic community,' he said. In addition, visitors were introduced to KLIK, NSTP's digital archive platform featuring full-page newspaper copies dating back to 2004 in PDF format, along with a collection of historical photos from as early as 1845. The highlight of the HAWANA 2025 celebration will be officiated 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 from ASEAN member states have been invited, bringing together professional media groups and industry experts to exchange ideas and establish a strategic network of relationships.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
HAWANA 2025 celebration kicks off today
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics,' officially kicks off today. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, the three-day HAWANA 2025 celebration runs until Sunday and begins with the HAWANA Carnival, held at the ground floor concourse of Sunway Putra Mall here from 10 am to 10 pm. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival will be officiated by Communications Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Telecommunications Infrastructure) Mano Verabathran at 3 pm today, and is expected to attract 5,000 visitors. The carnival features 20 booths, including those from Bernama, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Astro, TV AlHijrah, and digital portals such as RotiKaya and Vanakkam Malaysia, as well as participation from media agencies in Sabah and Sarawak. Among the activities at the HAWANA Carnival are Bernama's mini studio, pocket talks, Bernama services, as well as quizzes, lucky draws and a news reading challenge. Nearly 100 strategic partners are sponsoring and contributing to HAWANA 2025, an increase from 44 last year, reflecting the growing interest in the event not only from government departments and agencies but also from corporate entities. HAWANA 2025 is expected to gather around 1,000 media practitioners from both domestic and international organisations, making it an important platform for strengthening professional networks and empowering journalistic ethics in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Tomorrow, the HAWANA 2025 celebration will continue with the HAWANA 2025 Forum at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), starting at 9 am, followed by the main event officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL. May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists Day in honour of the first publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions of media industry players who serve as a medium for shaping an informed society.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025 Celebration Kicks Off Today
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics,' officially kicks off today. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, the three-day HAWANA 2025 celebration runs until Sunday and begins with the HAWANA Carnival, held at the ground floor concourse of Sunway Putra Mall here from 10 am to 10 pm. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival will be officiated by Communications Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Telecommunications Infrastructure) Mano Verabathran at 3 pm today, and is expected to attract 5,000 visitors. The carnival features 20 booths, including those from Bernama, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Astro, TV AlHijrah, and digital portals such as RotiKaya and Vanakkam Malaysia, as well as participation from media agencies in Sabah and Sarawak. Among the activities at the HAWANA Carnival are Bernama's mini studio, pocket talks, Bernama services, as well as quizzes, lucky draws and a news reading challenge. Nearly 100 strategic partners are sponsoring and contributing to HAWANA 2025, an increase from 44 last year, reflecting the growing interest in the event not only from government departments and agencies but also from corporate entities. HAWANA 2025 is expected to gather around 1,000 media practitioners from both domestic and international organisations, making it an important platform for strengthening professional networks and empowering journalistic ethics in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Tomorrow, the HAWANA 2025 celebration will continue with the HAWANA 2025 Forum at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), starting at 9 am, followed by the main event officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL. May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists Day in honour of the first publication of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939, to celebrate the contributions of media industry players who serve as a medium for shaping an informed society.
