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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.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
TV3 advances to the Hawana Pantun Festival final
KUALA LUMPUR: TV3's Islamic Content Department reached the finals of the Pantun Festival Competition, held for the first time in conjunction with the 2025 National Journalists' Day (Hawana) celebration. The team, led by TV3 host and personality Ahmad Fedtri Yahya, alongside Mohammad Nor Affiq Norshamsudin, Azrin Md Isa, and Nurul Shazalina Zainudin, showcased their poetic prowess in a knockout-format verbal sparring battle and also won the Best Dressed category. The team competed against representatives from Astro Radio News. However, the winners and runners-up of the Pantun Festival will only be announced during the Hawana summit on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), in a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Media Prima Bhd's News and Current Affairs unit team comprises Terengganu Media Prima bureau chief Mohd Ishak Abdillah Ngah, Berita Harian journalists Ilah Hafiz Aziz and Latifah Arifin, as well as Harian Metro journalist Muhamad Lokman Khairi. Additionally, this year's pantun competition also featured participants from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), Malaysia Gazette, Sinar Harian, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), and Bernama. The champion will receive a cash prize of RM3,000, while the runner-up will get RM2,000; both will also receive trophies and certificates. Third and fourth places will receive RM1,000 and RM500 respectively, along with trophies and certificates, as well as consolation prizes consisting of hampers and certificates of appreciation. A Best Pantun Performer category is also available, with a cash prize of RM500, a trophy, and a certificate. Meanwhile, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka will present special awards for the best male and female costumes. "This competition aims to reignite the passion for literary arts and strengthen the friendship among media practitioners," Bernama chief executive officer Datin Nur-Ul Afida Kamaludin said in her speech. DBP's Language and Literature Development Department director Abang Haliman Abang Julai said that pantun, as an art form, can also be incorporated into news and journalism to showcase mastery of language.
The Sun
3 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
3 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.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
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 the National Journalists' Day (Hawana), the prime minister also emphasised the critical role of journalists in delivering news and information to the public. He said 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 last night. 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 Communications Ministry 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. – Bernama
