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Penang has hosted the 2026 National Journalists' Day celebrations, attracting approximately 1,000 media professionals from Malaysia and ASEAN nations. The event emphasises media integrity and regional cooperation in journalism.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present HAWANA journalism prizes and special awards to media professionals at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, recognising outstanding contributions to the profession.
Malaysia's premier National Journalists' Day summit begins tomorrow in Penang with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as chief guest. The event will gather roughly 1,000 media practitioners to explore journalism integrity and contemporary news practices.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 will debut exclusive commemorative merchandise at its main Penang event on June 20, featuring limited-edition apparel bearing the official HAWANA 2026 branding.