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After concluding a two-day official visit to Turkmenistan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim flew to Penang for a packed single-day itinerary featuring industrial developments and recognition of Malaysia's media sector.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 culminates today in Penang with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiating the ceremony. The event brings together 1,000 media professionals to discuss media integrity and recognise contributions to journalism.
Malaysia's leading media bodies converge in Penang this week for HAWANA 2026, with programmes exploring journalism's future amid artificial intelligence and digital disruption, culminating in celebrations honouring media professionals.
A special photo gallery opened at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents the eight-year history of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day and the welfare initiatives that have supported media professionals facing health and financial hardship.
Penang will host the culminating event of HAWANA 2026 tomorrow, drawing approximately 1,000 journalists and media professionals from across Malaysia and internationally. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the summit centred on media integrity and credibility.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is in Penang for a two-day visit centred on HAWANA 2026, the national journalists' day celebration. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the grand finale, which aims to bring together 1,000 media practitioners to discuss journalism's future.
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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has expressed confidence in hosting HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration set for this weekend at PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena.
Penang's selection as host for HAWANA 2026 is anticipated to accelerate tourism growth and amplify the state's creative economy. The event will draw media practitioners regionally and showcase local talent through a three-day carnival.
Commemorative merchandise for Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 goes on sale June 20 in Penang. Limited-edition items include branded apparel priced RM30 to RM59, available while stocks last at the main celebration venue.
Penang police will implement extensive security and traffic management for HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day summit featuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, while maintaining road access for residents.
Three headlining Malaysian bands will perform at a three-day RIUH Pi HAWANA Carnival in Penang from June 19-21, featuring music, arts, workshops and food, coinciding with the HAWANA 2026 Summit.