KOTA KINABALU: Veteran journalist Joseph Bingkasan has called for Sabah to host the 6th National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) next year, citing the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the need to reflect true national inclusivity.
“HAWANA has been held four times in Peninsular Malaysia and once in Sarawak. It’s time for Sabah,” he said, adding that hosting it here would embody the essence of One Malaysia under the Madani Government.
Speaking after this year’s celebration at WTCKL on June 14, Bingkasan urged the state government to back Sabah’s bid and hoped the event would also involve communication students, especially from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
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HAWANA, first held in 2018, is an annual event to honour the contributions of journalists and promote the development of Malaysia’s media industry.
