By Fitri Hazim Hazam KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Artificial intelligence-based technologies are still unable to entirely take over the work of humans, especially in the field of journalism. Media Selangor’s deputy editor, Mohamad Khairul Nizam Bakeri, said AI was always meant to replace existing...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is expected to support and develop the media industry across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, ensuring inclusive and equitable growth for all regions.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The RM30 million allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for digital transformation will help media organisations adapt to the evolving media landscape, particularly in facing challenges posed by social media and meeting the expectations of the new generation, especially Gen Z.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Press freedom is one of the main pillars of democratic practice that must continue to be upheld and strengthened in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) President Datuk Yong Soo Heong was honoured with the Hawana 2025 Award in recognition of his lifelong contribution to journalism, at the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2025 main celebration at the World Trade Centre today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect today, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM30 million allocation RM30 million to support media organisations in digital transformation initiatives and adopting new technologies for content production.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) stands as a symbol of the government’s recognition of the vital role media practitioners play in shaping an informed society, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KOTA KINABALU, May 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Mainstream media companies in the country are advised to consider creating a new business model to ensure the continuity of their operations in line with the challenges of digitalisation that are threatening the industry to some extent.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The 2023 National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) celebrations in Ipoh, Perak at the end of the month is significant in ensuring the continued freedom of the media and its direction in the country, Utusan Borneo Sabah chief editor Lichong Angkui said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — When the country was fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 1,837 complaints of fake news about the Covid-19 vaccine.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are emphasising Mobile Journalism (Mojo) in their study programmes to produce graduates who are competitive and ready to face the media industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described Malaysia’s position in the World Press Freedom Index 2022, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as a good and proud achievement for the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The importance of professional journalism and mainstream media as the eyes and ears of the people cannot be overemphasised, more so in this digital age when anyone armed with a smartphone is capable of disseminating information.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The Malaysian government recognises May 29 as National Journalists Day or Hawana.