KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2025, Cabinet members expressed their appreciation to media practitioners for their dedication and sacrifice in delivering the news.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that in an increasingly challenging media environment, journalists who uphold transparency, responsibility and integrity play a crucial role.
He said democracy could not function maturely without the work of journalists, whom he described as “pens that shape public understanding of key issues and government policies”.
“My sincere appreciation to all media practitioners for your commitment and sacrifices in fulfilling your duties to the people and country,” he said in a post on X on the event, which was marked yesterday, Bernama reported.
Hawana is celebrated on May 29 each year, with the highlight of this year’s celebration scheduled for June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be the special guest.
Now in its fifth edition since its inception in 2018, Hawana is held annually to honour the contributions of media professionals to the nation’s development.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed his highest appreciation to media practitioners for their invaluable service and dedication.
He urged them to continue with their commitment and ethical practices in disseminating verified information.
“This is in pursuit of building an informed and integrity-driven nation,” he said on Facebook.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, in a post on the ministry’s official Facebook page, expressed gratitude to all journalists for their service, sacrifice and integrity shown in pursuit of the truth.
“We celebrate journalists as the pulse of the nation’s information ... (on) a day that honours dedicated individuals who deliver news and information to the public quickly, accurately and ethically.
“Journalists do not merely report but also shape thinking, uphold truth, influence public opinion and strengthen democracy.”
National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang expressed gratitude to media practitioners for their continued commitment in disseminating information and news to the people.
