KUALA LUMPUR: Ethical, independent and responsible media play a vital role in strengthening democracy and building a well-informed society, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fahmi said the media’s role had become even more critical amid the growing volume of information and the challenges posed by misinformation and fake news.
"Thank you to all media practitioners for your commitment and dedication. May you continue to uphold integrity and report the truth in the interests of the people and the nation,” he said in a Facebook post on Saturday (July 18).
Fahmi said he accompanied Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Malaysian Journalists' Night (MWM) 2026, which also featured the presentation of the MPI-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards 2025 in recognition of excellence and contributions to the profession, on Friday (July 17) night.
The event brought together about 1,000 guests from the media industry, mostly editors and journalists, along with representatives from government ministries and agencies, corporate organisations, higher education institutions and media partners.
Organised annually by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI), the Malaysian Journalists' Night is a prestigious platform to honour the contributions of media practitioners, recognise excellence in journalism and strengthen strategic ties between the media industry, the government and the corporate sector. - Bernama
