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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM1 million from government coffers to support the Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026 welfare fund for journalists, signalling continued backing for media sector initiatives aimed at modernising the industry.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed holding regular retreat sessions with media practitioners at future National Journalists' Day celebrations to facilitate dialogue between government and the press on policy matters.
The Malaysian Communications Ministry is distributing RM10,000 to each state media club affiliated with GKMM, plus RM30,000 to the national association itself to support journalism industry programmes and practitioner welfare.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the continued significance of values-centred broadcasting in Malaysian society, praising TV AlHijrah as the station commemorates its 16th anniversary amid transformations in the media sector.