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The Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
2025 HAWANA Carnival: Sign language learning session special attraction at RTM booth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) booth at the 2025 HAWANA Carnival stands out by offering an interactive sign language learning session, providing visitors with an opportunity to better understand and connect with the culture of the Deaf and disabled community. RTM sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee said the initiative not only provides visitors with an opportunity to learn sign language, but also exposes them to the unique culture of the deaf community. 'The public can come and learn sign language. For anyone or broadcasting station with interest, they can start by taking a basic course, followed by training and interacting with the deaf community to better understand their communication culture. 'Over time, they will become more skilled and have the potential to become sign language interpreters like me,' she said when met at the lobby of Sunway Putra Mall here. Lee said mastering sign language is not just about memorising hand gestures, but rather requires a deep understanding of the facial expressions, body language and communication culture of the deaf, which is different from the general public. 'To be a good interpreter, one has to be close and familiar with the deaf community. From there, we can understand how they communicate more accurately and convey the true meaning through signs. 'Maybe one day, we can broadcast news delivered by deaf individuals themselves using sign language. Who knows, the time will come for TV stations to feature news presenters from this community,' she said. A visitor at the carnival, K. Ariaratnam, 77, who is a government retiree, described the HAWANA 2025 Carnival stall as having beneficial content, especially in helping to obtain information on cybersecurity. 'I read in the newspaper yesterday that there was a HAWANA carnival here, so I came to see the stall regarding the media. I was amazed because I saw many initiatives that I could share with my children and grandchildren. ' I was at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) booth just now and only found out about the existence of to get the authenticity of the news, as well as about the 997 hotline to report scam crimes,' he said. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival, being held for three days since last Friday, is part of this year's National Journalist Day (HAWANA) celebration, with the culminating ceremony held yesterday and officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL). The HAWANA 2025 celebration, organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in the country's development.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sign language learning session special attraction at RTM booth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) booth at the 2025 HAWANA Carnival stands out by offering an interactive sign language learning session, providing visitors with an opportunity to better understand and connect with the culture of the Deaf and disabled community. RTM sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee said the initiative not only provides visitors with an opportunity to learn sign language, but also exposes them to the unique culture of the deaf community. 'The public can come and learn sign language. For anyone or broadcasting station with interest, they can start by taking a basic course, followed by training and interacting with the deaf community to better understand their communication culture. 'Over time, they will become more skilled and have the potential to become sign language interpreters like me,' she said when met at the lobby of Sunway Putra Mall here. Lee said mastering sign language is not just about memorising hand gestures, but rather requires a deep understanding of the facial expressions, body language and communication culture of the deaf, which is different from the general public. 'To be a good interpreter, one has to be close and familiar with the deaf community. From there, we can understand how they communicate more accurately and convey the true meaning through signs. 'Maybe one day, we can broadcast news delivered by deaf individuals themselves using sign language. Who knows, the time will come for TV stations to feature news presenters from this community,' she said. A visitor at the carnival, K. Ariaratnam, 77, who is a government retiree, described the HAWANA 2025 Carnival stall as having beneficial content, especially in helping to obtain information on cybersecurity. 'I read in the newspaper yesterday that there was a HAWANA carnival here, so I came to see the stall regarding the media. I was amazed because I saw many initiatives that I could share with my children and grandchildren. ' I was at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) booth just now and only found out about the existence of to get the authenticity of the news, as well as about the 997 hotline to report scam crimes,' he said. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival, being held for three days since last Friday, is part of this year's National Journalist Day (HAWANA) celebration, with the culminating ceremony held yesterday and officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL). The HAWANA 2025 celebration, organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, aims to recognise the role and contribution of media practitioners in the country's development.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tabung Kasih@HAWANA inspires seniman to set up artistes welfare fund
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) views the success of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA as a model worth emulating to safeguard the welfare of local artistes and arts industry practitioners. Its president, Rozaidi Abdul Jamil, better known as Zed Zaidi, said the HAWANA fund is an inclusive initiative that can provide ongoing benefits to media practitioners. 'The successful establishment of a fund to look after the welfare of media practitioners has inspired Seniman to create a similar fund for local artistes. 'At the moment, we do not yet have a welfare fund, but under the Malaysia Film Association Coalition (Gafema), we are planning to establish a special fund similar to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to protect the welfare of those in the arts industry,' he said when met at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall here today. Zed Zaidi also sees potential collaboration between Seniman and the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) platform through MyCheck Malaysia (Bernama's fact-checking unit) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to educate artistes on efforts to combat false information. 'This is my first time hearing about MyCheck Malaysia. It has the potential to become one of the platforms for special programmes with celebrities as agents to create awareness for the public,' he said. He said apart from celebrities, Seniman also comprises influencers who often lack clear guidelines for information sharing. 'Sometimes when they share something, it may be based on facts but gets distorted until it turns into falsehood, which the public may then perceive as fact. This contributes to the spread of fake news and misinformation. 'Therefore, we can combine suitable programmes, including workshops or awareness sessions involving the media to educate the public about the importance of fact-checking,' he said. The HAWANA 2025 Carnival runs for three days starting today and is part of this year's HAWANA celebration, themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics'. The highlight of HAWANA 2025 will be the official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Over 1,000 media practitioners, representatives from local journalist associations and media organisations from ASEAN member states have been invited, bringing together media professionals and industry experts to exchange ideas and foster strategic partnerships.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Tabung Kasih@HAWANA Inspires Seniman To Set Up Artistes Welfare Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) views the success of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA as a model worth emulating to safeguard the welfare of local artistes and arts industry practitioners. Its president, Rozaidi Abdul Jamil, better known as Zed Zaidi, said the HAWANA fund is an inclusive initiative that can provide ongoing benefits to media practitioners. 'The successful establishment of a fund to look after the welfare of media practitioners has inspired Seniman to create a similar fund for local artistes. 'At the moment, we do not yet have a welfare fund, but under the Malaysia Film Association Coalition (Gafema), we are planning to establish a special fund similar to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to protect the welfare of those in the arts industry,' he said when met at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall here today. Zed Zaidi also sees potential collaboration between Seniman and the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) platform through MyCheck Malaysia (Bernama's fact-checking unit) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to educate artistes on efforts to combat false information. 'This is my first time hearing about MyCheck Malaysia. It has the potential to become one of the platforms for special programmes with celebrities as agents to create awareness for the public,' he said. He said apart from celebrities, Seniman also comprises influencers who often lack clear guidelines for information sharing. 'Sometimes when they share something, it may be based on facts but gets distorted until it turns into falsehood, which the public may then perceive as fact. This contributes to the spread of fake news and misinformation. 'Therefore, we can combine suitable programmes, including workshops or awareness sessions involving the media to educate the public about the importance of fact-checking,' he said.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
HAWANA 2025: Bernama's Fact-check Booth Raises Public Awareness On Misinformation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- An interactive fact-checking exhibition by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) at the HAWANA 2025 Carnival aims to educate the public on how to identify and verify questionable content, particularly on social media. The initiative is led by MyCheck Malaysia, Bernama's dedicated fact-checking unit, as part of the annual National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebration which starts today. Unit head Fatin Najmi Mohammad Shah said the booth introduces Bernama's verification efforts and promotes critical thinking among media users. 'The goal is to help people quickly spot dubious claims and assess their authenticity before sharing them,' she told Bernama at the event held at Sunway Putra Mall here today. She added that while platforms like MyCheck Malaysia are useful, individuals should also learn to conduct their own checks. Visitors to the booth can take part in quizzes, interactive games and watch live sessions by MyCheck Malaysia on Bernama Radio. A 'Pocket Talk' session scheduled for Sunday will highlight the importance of media literacy and fact-checking in today's digital landscape. Visitor Nurjannah Najiah, 20, said the exhibition helped her better understand how to assess information credibility and appreciate the work that goes into verifying news. 'We've heard of Bernama, but I didn't know what it actually offers. Today, I learned that it has a fact-checking unit like MyCheck Malaysia,' said Nurjannah, a Diploma in Corporate Communication student at Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM).
