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TV3 has successfully retained its championship at the HAWANA-DBP 2026 Pantun Festival, defeating Bernama in a competition honouring Malaysia's journalism profession during the National Journalists' Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM1 million for the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund during the National Journalists' Day 2026 celebration in Butterworth, boosting total assistance to media practitioners.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has proposed institutionalizing media retreat sessions at future HAWANA celebrations, positioning them as structured forums for the industry to submit policy recommendations and address sustainability challenges.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has praised the Riuh Pi HAWANA carnival for successfully showcasing local creative talent and entrepreneurship, encouraging public attendance through the event's final days.