PUTRAJAYA: As the month of Ramadan enters its ninth day, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has met to break fast with Malaysian media practitioners.
During the Majlis Berbuka Puasa Islah Madani at Seri Perdana on Friday (Feb 27), the Prime Minister also took time to mingle and share stories with reporters and cameramen.
More than 300 guests were present at the event.
Anwar, clad in a light blue baju Melayu, also witnessed the presentation of financial assistance to 10 media practitioners through the Tabung Kasih@Hawana, aimed at easing their burden ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
The assistance presented by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil was a gesture of appreciation for the service and dedication of media practitioners in delivering accurate information to the public and contributing to the development of national discourse.
Recipients comprised Norlee Mohd Sapari (Sinar Harian), Ahmad Muliady Ab Majid (Bernama), Nasri Abdullah (Berita Harian), Yusman Yunus (Utusan), Md Sharif Haron (New Straits Times), Shukri Mohamad (Media Selangor), Muhammad Fauzi Mohamed (Sumber Kini), Shaukei Kahar (RTM), Nurfarahin Jamsari (Media Prima) and Shahril Azman Mohd Zain (Media Mulia).
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching and Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng were also present.
