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The Star
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Rozaid posthumously honoured at Hawana 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Rozaid Abdul Rahman was posthumously honoured at the National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2025. Rozaid, who served as the media and strategic communications director for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was the recipient of the Hawana 2025 Special Award. His eldest son, Roz Ariffin, 34, accepted the award from Anwar at the Hawana 2025 gathering in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Rozaid, who previously held the position of group consulting editor at The Star, passed away from a heart attack on Aug 18 last year. During his illustrious career, Rozaid also served as the group editor of Sinar Harian. Born on Oct 1, 1964, in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Rozaid began his career as a cadet journalist at Utusan Melayu in 1984 and became the youngest news editor of the Utusan Group at 27. Malaysian Press Institute president Datuk Yong Soo Heong received the Hawana 2025 Award. He previously served as Bernama's editor-in-chief. With over five decades of experience in the media industry, Yong began his journalism career at The Star and The Straits Echo.
Barnama
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
HAWANA Special Award Recognition Of Rozaid's Legacy
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) – The HAWANA 2025 Special Award accorded to the late Rozaid Abdul Rahman is a heartfelt tribute to his service, dedication, and legacy in the field of local journalism, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister described the former Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as principled, responsible and a true champion of press freedom. 'The nation's journalism fraternity continues to remember the exemplary figure of the late Rozaid Abdul Rahman. 'To me, he was more than a journalist, he was a true friend, a sharp thinker and a genuine fighter for media freedom grounded in principles and accountability,' Anwar said in a Facebook post. He expressed hope that the late Rozaid's spirit and values would continue to inspire young media practitioners to uphold truth, honour ethics and strengthen democracy. At the HAWANA 2025 highlight celebration held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here today, Anwar presented the HAWANA 2025 Special Award to Rozaid's son, Roz Ariffin, witnessed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and over 1,000 local and international media practitioners. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also the Project Director of HAWANA 2025. Rozaid, who died on Aug 18, 2024 from a heart attack, is remembered as a highly influential figure in Malaysian journalism, with over four decades of experience in the media industry. He was appointed Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the PMO on May 23, 2023, where he played a key role in overseeing government communications and media strategies.
Barnama
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Rozaid Receives Posthumous Special HAWANA Award 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The late Rozaid Abdul Rahman, former Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), was posthumously honoured with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Special Award during the culmination of today's celebration. The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Rozaid's eldest son, Roz Ariffin, 34, in a special ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL), which was attended by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and 1,000 guests, comprising local and international media practitioners. Also present were Chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is the Director of the HAWANA 2025 Project. Rozaid, who died on August 18 last year of a heart attack, is remembered as an influential figure in the country's journalism world with over four decades of experience in the media industry. Born on October 1, 1964, in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Rozaid began his career as a cadet journalist at the Utusan Melayu newspaper on April 21, 1984, before becoming chief reporter and subsequently making history as the youngest individual to be appointed news editor of the Utusan Group at the age of 27 He also made history as the first Malaysian journalist to set foot in the tunnel of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) on the Thai border in December 1989, and his exclusive report was later quoted by various media around the world. He was also the first Malaysian journalist to interview CPM Secretary-General Chin Peng and its Commander of the 10th Regiment, Rashid Maidin, shortly before the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Malaysian Government and the CPM in Haadyai, Thailand. As a journalist with extensive experience of the unrest and issues in Thailand, Rozaid spent more than a month in Bangkok covering the coup that saw the fall of the Thai government at the hands of the military in February 1991. In 1992, Rozaid won a prestigious scholarship from the British High Commission in Malaysia to attend a journalism fellowship programme at Wolfson College, United Kingdom, before being named the recipient of the Penang Eminent Journalist award by the state government in 1994.
The Star
14-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Late Rozaid Rahman honoured posthumously at HAWANA 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Rozaid Abdul Rahman was posthumously honoured at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025. Rozaid, who served as the media and strategic communications director for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was the recipient of the HAWANA 2025 Special Award. His eldest son, Roz Ariffin, 34, accepted the award from Anwar at the HAWANA 2025 gathering held at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) on Saturday (June 14). Rozaid previously held the position of group consulting editor at The Star and passed away from a heart attack on August 18 last year. He was also the group editor of Sinar Harian. Born on October 1, 1964, in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Rozaid began his career as a cadet journalist at the Utusan Melayu newspaper in 1984 and became the youngest news editor of the Utusan Group at 27. The Malaysian Press Institute Chairman President Datuk Yong Soo Heong received the HAWANA 2025 Award. He previously served as Bernama's editor-in-chief. With over five decades of experience in the media industry, Yong began his journalism career at The Star and The Straits Echo.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Rozaid receives posthumous special HAWANA Award 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Rozaid Abdul Rahman, former Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), was posthumously honoured with the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 Special Award during the culmination of today's celebration. The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Rozaid's eldest son, Roz Ariffin, 34, in a special ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL), which was attended by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and 1,000 guests, comprising local and international media practitioners. Also present were Chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is the Director of the HAWANA 2025 Project. Rozaid, who died on August 18 last year of a heart attack, is remembered as an influential figure in the country's journalism world with over four decades of experience in the media industry. Born on October 1, 1964, in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Rozaid began his career as a cadet journalist at the Utusan Melayu newspaper on April 21, 1984, before becoming chief reporter and subsequently making history as the youngest individual to be appointed news editor of the Utusan Group at the age of 27. He also made history as the first Malaysian journalist to set foot in the tunnel of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) on the Thai border in December 1989, and his exclusive report was later quoted by various media around the world. He was also the first Malaysian journalist to interview CPM Secretary-General Chin Peng and its Commander of the 10th Regiment, Rashid Maidin, shortly before the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Malaysian Government and the CPM in Haadyai, Thailand. As a journalist with extensive experience of the unrest and issues in Thailand, Rozaid spent more than a month in Bangkok covering the coup that saw the fall of the Thai government at the hands of the military in February 1991. In 1992, Rozaid won a prestigious scholarship from the British High Commission in Malaysia to attend a journalism fellowship programme at Wolfson College, United Kingdom, before being named the recipient of the Penang Eminent Journalist award by the state government in 1994. Rozaid further cemented his legacy when he became the first Malaysian to receive the Asia Digital Media Award, presented in Hong Kong on November 18, 2015, by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. As a journalist, editor and media leader, Rozaid not only witnessed the changing landscape of journalism but also became a pioneer in the evolution of digital news in Malaysia, including developing the mStar Online portal under The Star Media Group and launching Sinar Daily, the English version of Sinar Harian newspaper. Rozaid returned to The Star in 2023 as Group Consulting Editor before being appointed as Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the Prime Minister's Office on May 23, 2023, responsible for managing government communications and media strategy. His death was a great loss to the country, and his services will always be remembered. HAWANA 2025, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', ran for three days from Friday and was attended by about 1,000 guests comprising local and international media practitioners. May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day to commemorate the publication of the first edition of Utusan Melayu on May 29, 1939, and to honour the contributions and dedication of media practitioners who have served as a vital medium in shaping an informed and progressive society.
