Kuala Lumpur:Two journalists from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were recognized at the Media Inspiration Awards during the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) Media Appreciation Night 2026.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bernama's Features and Current Affairs Desk news officer, Muhammad Basir Roslan, secured third place in the Print Media and News Portal (News and Features) Category with his article "Zakat Era Baharu Membina Kepercayaan, Memacu Transformasi Masyarakat." He received RM1,000 in cash and a trophy. Additionally, Bernama Kelantan bureau chief Muhammad Afiq Mohd Asri earned a consolation prize of RM500 in the same category for his two-part series.

Sinar Harian journalist Muhamad Tarmize Mohd Nor won the category, receiving RM3,000 and a trophy, while Berita Harian journalist Mohd Nazmi Yaakub finished second, taking home RM2,000 and a trophy.

The awards were presented by Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs). Also in attendance were PPZ-MAIWP chairman Datuk Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman and MAIWP chairman Datuk Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer.

Dr. Zulkifli emphasized that the PPZ-MAIWP Media Inspiration Awards aim to recognize the dedication and creativity of media practitioners in enhancing public understanding of zakat and wakaf. He also acknowledged the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) as a strategic partner in the evaluation and judging process.

Prizes for the Television and Online Video Category (News and Special Reports) were also awarded. TVS won first place, followed by RTM Labuan and Astro Awani in second and third places, respectively. A Special Award was given to See Hua Daily News journalist Lo Pei Ling for her entry from a non-Malay media organization, promoting the dissemination of zakat-related information to a diverse community.