KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Broadcasting industry veteran Uleyvia Ubang, a recipient of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA X TM, described the assistance as deeply meaningful, particularly as it was presented in conjunction with Malaysia Day today.
Uleyvia, 58, better known as Ivy, has been living with chronic kidney disease since 2015 and currently undergoes regular dialysis treatment. She has served as an executive producer at Cats FM for 30 years, since 1996.
“This is an honour that makes me feel... well, it shows that media personnel like me are still noticed and appreciated.
“Even while battling illness, we in the media continue to carry out our work with transparency because I personally find joy in what I do,” she told reporters after receiving the contribution at her home here today.
The contribution was presented by Ministry of Communications Secretary-General Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah.
Also present were the Ministry of Communications Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic Communications and Creative Industry) Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil; the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin; and the agency’s Editor-in-Chief, Arul Rajoo Durar Raj.
TM One Sarawak general manager Mohd Zulkifli Ismuni was also present.
The Kasih@HAWANA X TM Fund is an initiative under the Kasih@HAWANA Fund, supported through Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions, to provide assistance to media practitioners in need.
Since distribution began in June 2026, a total of 77 media practitioners nationwide have benefited from the initiative.
Overall, 847 media practitioners nationwide have received assistance under the Kasih@HAWANA Fund since its inception in April 2023.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications, is implemented through Bernama.
-- BERNAMA