National Journalists' Day Celebrations Kick Off with a Focused Theme on Journalism in the New Era

Strategic Insights -

The Communications Ministry, in partnership with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), is hosting the fifth edition of National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) from June 12th to 14th, 2025, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). This year's celebration, themed "Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics," will feature a series of events, including the HAWANA 2025 Carnival, the HAWANA 2025 Media Forum, and the inauguration of the celebration by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HAWANA 2025 celebration will feature 20 exhibition booths from prominent media organizations, including Bernama TV, Bernama Radio, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), and Astro.
  • The event aims to attract 5,000 visitors and will include a technology sharing session titled "AI and Media: Tool, Threat or Opportunity?".
  • The HAWANA 2025 Media Forum will discuss the topic "Malaysian Media Council: Regulator or Media Protector?" and feature a presentation by the Protem Committee of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC).
  • Nearly 100 strategic partners have sponsored the event, an increase from 44 last year, highlighting the growing attention and support for HAWANA.
  • The celebration will also witness the presentation of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA contributions to veteran journalists in need of assistance and the awards for the Pesta Pantun HAWANA-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
  • Two well-known local singers, Dayang Nurfaizah and Anuar Zain, will perform during the event.

Statistics:

  • The HAWANA 2025 Carnival will take place from 12th to 14th June 2025 and will be held at the Sunway Putra Mall.
  • The event is expected to attract 5,000 visitors.
  • The HAWANA 2025 celebration will feature 20 exhibition booths from prominent media organizations.
  • Nearly 100 strategic partners have sponsored the event, an increase from 44 last year.
  • The HAWANA 2025 carnival will be officiated by Communications Ministry deputy secretary-general (Telecommunications Infrastructure) Mano Verabathran on June 12th, 2025, at 3 pm.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 12 June 2025