Malaysiakini

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEnglish

Founded in 1999 as a pioneer of online journalism in Malaysia, this independent news portal provides critical coverage of national politics, human rights, and social issues often overlooked by mainstream media. It is widely recognized for its commitment to press freedom and remains one of the country's most influential sources of alternative news for a diverse, digitally-engaged audience.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KUALA LUMPUR

Malaysia's principal media hub features a highly segmented newspaper market structured around the country's major linguistic demographics. Leading this multi-language landscape are Malay-language publications owned by the Media Prima conglomerate, including the standard daily Berita Harian and the mass-circulation tabloid Harian Metro. The city's print industry also sustains established vernacular outlets that cater directly to specific populations, such as the widely circulated Chinese-language China Press and the Tamil-language daily Malaysia Nanban. Paperboy lists 20 newspapers in Kuala Lumpur.