Kuala Lumpur: In conjunction with National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025, several Cabinet Ministers expressed their appreciation to media practitioners for their dedication and sacrifice in consistently upholding journalistic ethics in delivering news.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and his deputy, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, acknowledged journalists’ service, sacrifice, and integrity in their pursuit of truth in a post on the ministry’s official Facebook page. They emphasized the essential role journalists play in shaping public awareness by delivering news accurately and ethically.
National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, his deputy K. Saraswath, and the ministry’s deputy secretary-general Mohamad Sobri Mat Daud also thanked media practitioners for their ongoing commitment to disseminating information to all Malaysians. The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) echoed these sentiments, appreciating media practitioners as pillars of accurate and reliable information.
The Human Resources Ministry acknowledged the dedication of journalists in connecting the voice of the people with policymakers. They emphasized the importance of their role in building an informed society. Similarly, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry recognized media practitioners as crucial in delivering transparent and up-to-date information to strengthen public trust.
The Information Department expressed gratitude to journalists who tirelessly convey truth and shape the national narrative. The highlight of the HAWANA 2025 celebration will occur on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The event will feature around 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country.
HAWANA is organized by the Communications Ministry with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency. It will include various events such as a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum with the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14.