Bernama CEO Presents Tabung Kasih@HAWANA Contribution To Fauziah Rauf's Family
Representing Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Nur-ul Afida handed the contribution to Fauziah's eldest daughter, Nilly Wahida Omar Sudi, 54.
Fauziah passed away at Selayang Hospital at about 1 am today due to a brain hemorrhage.
The RM2,000 assistance marks the second given to the late journalist, following an initial one in 2023.
Nur-ul Afida noted that the first donation was provided under Bernama's allocation before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim approved a RM1 million fund in conjunction with HAWANA 2023.
Tabung Kasih@HAWANA was established during the 2023 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations as an initiative to support ailing or financially constrained members of the media.
The fund is a Communications Ministry initiative administered by Bernama as part of ongoing efforts to assist and honour media professionals, both active and retired.
-- BERNAMA
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Borneo Post
38 minutes ago
- Borneo Post
Anwar: Asean moving towards local currency use in trade
Anwar says it is a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of unilateral domination. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): Asean has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of unilateral domination, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. 'Of course, we are not talking about de-dollarisation yet, that's still a long way to go. But at least we are trying. Malaysia, together with Indonesia, Thailand, and China, we are beginning to use our currencies, even if it starts with just 10 or 20 per cent of the trade volume. 'It makes a difference because we cannot keep complaining without executing our plans, both among ourselves and with our friendly neighbours,' he said at the BRICS Business Forum entitled: 'Bridging Continents, Building Future: A Shared Agenda for Sustainable Progress' in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil today. Also present were President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President of Brazil Geraldo Alckmin and President of the Brazilian Confederation of National Industry (CNI) Ricardo Alban. – Bernama anwar ibrahim asean dollar local currency trade
The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
Anwar, Zahid convey condolences to Hamzah Zainudin over father-in-law's passing
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on the passing of his father-in-law, Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah. In a Facebook post Saturday (July 5), the Prime Minister also prayed for Hamzah's family to be granted strength and patience in facing this difficult time. "I pray for Hamzah and his family, that they are granted strength in facing this difficult test. May the soul of the deceased be forgiven of all sins and placed among the righteous, insya-Allah," said the Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also extended his condolences to Hamzah following the passing of his father-in-law. Ahmad Zahid, in a Facebook post, also prayed for the family to be granted strength and perseverance during this difficult time. "This is indeed a very challenging test for the family and a great loss to all who knew him," he said. "Let us all recite Al-Fatihah for the late Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, who was also the father-in-law of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, and pray that his soul is blessed, forgiven of all sins, and placed among the righteous," he said. Abdul Ghani passed away at 1.45pm Saturday. It is understood that Abdul Ghani, 83, had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital following complications and breathing difficulties after his house caught fire on June 19. He will be laid to rest on Saturday night at the Kampung Rapat Jaya Muslim Cemetery, Ipoh, Perak. - Bernama
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Papua New Guinea's Asean membership to be discussed at KL meeting, says Indonesia
JAKARTA / KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Papua New Guinea's bid to join Asean will be among the key items discussed at the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur next week, Indonesia's Foreign Ministry said. Its director-general for Asean cooperation, Sidharto Suryodipuro, said that the Pacific nation had applied to join the 10-member regional bloc, and President Prabowo Subianto had expressed support for the move during the 46th Asean Summit in May. "With regard to application, it will certainly be a subject of discussion. The format and process will be determined by the Asean Chair. At this stage, I will not comment on how it will be deliberated,' he said at a press briefing on Thursday (July 3). Sidharto said that based on past experience, discussions would likely begin with an agreement on the procedural framework for assessing the application. "Of course, the discussions will go through several stages. I cannot yet say whether the process will be the same as what Timor-Leste went through or if it will differ, that will be a collective decision, a consensus among Asean members,' he added. Sidharto was responding to questions on a range of regional issues, including PNG's potential accession, the status of Timor-Leste's membership, the situation in Myanmar, North Korea's attendance at the Asean Regional Forum (ARF), and recent US trade tariffs. Aaean founded in 1967, currently comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. On media reports that Myanmar's military junta may oppose Timor-Leste's full membership in October, he said: "We've seen the reports, but we haven't yet heard directly from Myanmar's representative.' He noted that Timor-Leste's accession had already been agreed at the Asean Summit level, and further discussions on the matter would take place during the foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is expected to brief member states on the work of the Asean special envoy on Myanmar, he added. Regarding North Korea's possible participation in the ARF, Sidharto said the matter was not dependent on bilateral ties between Pyongyang and Asean members. "The presence of the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) delegation is not linked to bilateral relations. This is a common diplomatic practice. As Indonesia, we always hope that the Foreign Minister of the DPRK will attend the ARF meeting,' he said. However, he noted that North Korean Foreign Minister had not attended the ARF in recent years and was usually represented by the ambassador in the host country. In this case, he said there is currently no North Korean ambassador posted in Kuala Lumpur. On the issue of US tariffs, Sidharto said Asean foreign ministers would be briefed by the Asean Geoeconomics Task Force during the meeting. "The US tariff measures are a shared concern, not only for Indonesia, but also for Asean and many countries around the world,' he said. The Asean Geoeconomics Task Force, co-chaired by Malaysia and Indonesia, held its inaugural meeting on May 16. According to the Asean Secretariat, the Task Force discussed the regional economic outlook, the implications of unilateral trade policies, and potential collective responses. - Bernama
