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The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar salutes journalists' role on HAWANA
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people. Conveying his appreciation to media practitioners in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) today, the Prime Minister also emphasised the critical role of journalists in delivering news and information to the public. He stated that this role includes the duty to support and offer constructive criticism in efforts to develop both states and the country. 'I wish all journalists undertaking this extraordinary task a happy occasion. They play a critical role in reporting the bitter struggles of the people,' he said during a press conference after attending a meeting with Sabah Pakatan Harapan leaders here on Thursday (May 29). Anwar also acknowledged the sacrifices and difficulties journalists endure in fulfilling their professional commitments, urging them to continue their work with full zeal. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), and scheduled to be officiated by the Prime Minister. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, HAWANA will feature various events including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
HAWANA: Journalists must remain spirited in their role of advancing nation
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people. Conveying his appreciation to media practitioners in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) today, the Prime Minister also emphasised the critical role of journalists in delivering news and information to the public. He stated that this role includes the duty to support and offer constructive criticism in efforts to develop both states and the country. 'I wish all journalists undertaking this extraordinary task a happy occasion. They play a critical role in reporting the bitter struggles of the people,' he said during a press conference after attending a meeting with Sabah Pakatan Harapan leaders here on Thursday (May 29). Anwar also acknowledged the sacrifices and difficulties journalists endure in fulfilling their professional commitments, urging them to continue their work with full zeal. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), and scheduled to be officiated by the Prime Minister. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, HAWANA will feature various events including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Journalists are custodians of integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described journalists as custodians of integrity in ensuring that the public receives authentic, balanced, and credible information. In conjunction with the National Journalists' Day 2025 (HAWANA) celebration today, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to all journalists for their dedication, courage, and commitment in carrying out their trust to society and the nation. 'In an era of information explosion and the challenge of fake news proliferation, the role of journalists becomes increasingly vital, not merely to convey news, but to filter, scrutinize, and uphold the truth,' he said via a Facebook post today. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). The Prime Minister is scheduled to officiate the celebration with an estimated attendance of about 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country. HAWANA, organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, will feature various events, including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14. HAWANA, now in its fifth edition this year after its first organisation in 2018, is an annual event that brings together media practitioners to appreciate their role and contributions to nation's development.
