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Penang has been selected to host the 2026 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations, drawing approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and the ASEAN region. The event, themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', recognises the contributions of journalists and media professionals.
Malaysia's Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen media cooperation, including news sharing, content distribution across multiple languages, and professional journalism training for regional journalists.
Telekom Malaysia has committed RM500,000 as the new strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare assistance fund for media practitioners. The contribution, announced at National Journalists' Day 2026, aims to help more journalists in financial need.
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The HAWANA 2026 Summit in Penang gathered approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN nations to reflect on journalism's role, recognise professional contributions, and address emerging industry challenges including artificial intelligence and evolving media landscapes.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for intensified collaboration among ASEAN media professionals to counter misinformation, emphasizing journalism's role in advancing regional peace and prosperity.