KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described journalists as custodians of integrity in ensuring the public receives authentic, balanced, and credible information.
In conjunction with the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) celebration today, Anwar expressed his appreciation to all journalists for their dedication, courage, and commitment in carrying out their trust to society and the nation.
“In an era of information explosion and the challenge of fake news proliferation, the role of journalists becomes increasingly vital, not merely to convey news, but to filter, scrutinise, and uphold the truth,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Hawana is celebrated annually on May 29, and this year, the Hawana Summit will be held June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Anwar will officiate the celebration, with an estimated attendance of about 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country.
Hawana, organised by the Communications Ministry and implemented by Bernama, will feature various events, including a pantun festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute on June 14.
Hawana, now in its fifth edition this year after its first iteration in 2018, is an annual event that gathers media practitioners as appreciation for their role and contributions to the nation’s development.
— Bernama
