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A special photo exhibition at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents the history of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day since 2018 and tells stories of media professionals assisted through Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, the industry's mutual aid fund.
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Penang State Government is optimistic about hosting HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration, expecting to draw 1,000 media professionals and strengthen recognition of the media industry's contributions.
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Penang will host the inaugural HAWANA 2026 national journalists' celebration, bringing together around 1,000 media professionals from Malaysia and ASEAN. The event promises significant economic benefits through tourism and creative sector growth.
Exclusive commemorative merchandise for Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 celebration goes on sale in Penang on June 20, featuring limited-edition apparel priced from RM30 to RM59.
Penang police have confirmed comprehensive security arrangements for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day summit, with traffic diversions rather than road closures to maintain normal movement for residents and visitors.