Asia Times

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaChinese

Serving as a prominent Chinese-language daily in Sabah, this newspaper has been a cornerstone of local journalism since its establishment in 1976. It is widely recognized for providing comprehensive coverage of regional news, political analysis, and community affairs tailored specifically to the Chinese-speaking population of East Malaysia.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KOTA KINABALU

Sabah's capital features a multilingual newspaper market defined by independent local publishers rather than national syndicates. The most prominent publication is the Daily Express, founded in 1963, which operates as the region's largest daily and prints content in English, Malay, and Kadazan. Readers are additionally served by two Chinese-language dailies, notably the Overseas Chinese Daily News, established in 1936 as the state's oldest surviving Chinese paper, alongside the Asia Times. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Kota Kinabalu.