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[PHOTOS] Nearly 1,000 media practitioners flock to Ipoh for ‘largest-ever’ Hawana

Attendees enjoy bowling tournament, treasure hunt, mini carnival at event launched by PM

Updated 11 months ago · Published on 30 May 2023 7:00PM

[PHOTOS] Nearly 1,000 media practitioners flock to Ipoh for ‘largest-ever’ Hawana
(From left) Federal leaders Fahmi Fadzil, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi , and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, along with Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Bernama chief Roslan Ariffin, at the launch of National Journalists’ Day in Ipoh last Sunday. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023

by Azim Rahman

IPOH – This year’s National Journalists’ Day, or Hawana, celebration over the weekend here is touted to be the largest ever of its kind, with organisers aiming for a bigger event next year.

According to Bernama chief executive Roslan Ariffin, the event had attracted almost 1,000 media practitioners and was particularly memorable as they were feted at Istana Iskandariah last Saturday by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Themed “Media Bebas, Tunjang Demokrasi” (Free Media, Pillar of Democracy), the three-day event included an inter-media bowling tournament, a treasure hunt from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, and a mini carnival.

It was also launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday.

May 29 has been gazetted as National Journalists’ Day in conjunction with the publication of the first edition of the Utusan Melayu newspaper on May 29, 1939. – The Vibes, May 30, 2023

Visitors frequent the stalls for the Hawana 2023 celebration at the Mydin Meru Raya store in Ipoh last Sunday. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Visitors frequent the stalls for the Hawana 2023 celebration at the Mydin Meru Raya store in Ipoh last Sunday. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Attendees of the Hawana 2023 celebration at Ipoh last Sunday take in a photography exhibit. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Attendees of the Hawana 2023 celebration at Ipoh last Sunday take in a photography exhibit. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
National Press Club president Datuk Ahirudin Attan (left) speaks at a media forum organised for Hawana 2023 at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
National Press Club president Datuk Ahirudin Attan (left) speaks at a media forum organised for Hawana 2023 at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
A media forum organised for Hawana 2023 at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
A media forum organised for Hawana 2023 at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Media practitioners listen attentively to a media forum organised for Hawana 2023.  – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Media practitioners listen attentively to a media forum organised for Hawana 2023. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim admires a photography exhibition at the Hawana 2023 celebration at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim admires a photography exhibition at the Hawana 2023 celebration at Ipoh’s Hotel Casuarina. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pointing), together with his deputy Teo Nie Ching (to his left), visits The Vibes and Getaran’s stall at Hawana 2023. They are flanked by The Vibes’ managing editor Terence Fernandez and The Vibes’ Culture & Lifestyle editor Shazmin Shamsuddin. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pointing), together with his deputy Teo Nie Ching (to his left), visits The Vibes and Getaran’s stall at Hawana 2023. They are flanked by The Vibes’ managing editor Terence Fernandez and The Vibes’ Culture & Lifestyle editor Shazmin Shamsuddin. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
A child expresses their creativity during a colouring competition held in conjunction with Hawana 2023 at the Mydin Meru Raya store in Ipoh. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
A child expresses their creativity during a colouring competition held in conjunction with Hawana 2023 at the Mydin Meru Raya store in Ipoh. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Children participate in a colouring competition, among the activities held in conjunction with Hawana 2023. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Children participate in a colouring competition, among the activities held in conjunction with Hawana 2023. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
The Vibes’ sportswriter Julie Jalaluddin winds up for a bowl during a bowling competition held for Hawana 2023 at AEON Kinta City in Ipoh. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
The Vibes’ sportswriter Julie Jalaluddin winds up for a bowl during a bowling competition held for Hawana 2023 at AEON Kinta City in Ipoh. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Fahmi Fadzil (centre) takes a photo with The Vibes and Getaran staff, together with his deputy Teo Nie Ching (second row, second right). – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023
Fahmi Fadzil (centre) takes a photo with The Vibes and Getaran staff, together with his deputy Teo Nie Ching (second row, second right). – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, May 30, 2023

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