Our Impact On Malaysia

For 55 years, The Star has captured defining moments, elevated public conversations and connected Malaysians through stories that matter.

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Thought Impact

Stories that shaped conversations, values and public understanding.

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From gas to gravitas

Credible media plays a vital role in national development and public trust, says PETRONAS, which has long supported the Malaysian press.

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Creating Malaysia’s digital future

CROSS-SECTOR collaborations, including with the mass media, are key if Malaysia is to reach its aspiration of becoming a producer of homegrown digital innovations, says MDEC.

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Seeded for success

FROM educating the masses through the media to creating biotechnology solutions, the Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation is on track to advance related industries.

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A page in Malaysia's education history

AN informed public is essential to nation-building, says PAGE chairman Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim.

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Building consumer resilience together

Making change is not only the responsibility of the civil society, says Fomca vice-president Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham. Media can play a role too.

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Building consumer resilience together

Making change is not only the responsibility of the civil society, says Fomca vice-president Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham. Media can play a role too.

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55 Years Of Your Stories

A commemorative pullout celebrating the stories, people and moments behind The Star's 55-year journey.

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Movers & Shakers

Here's a look at some of Malaysia's most dynamic states, and the organisations driving their growth trajectory.

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Digital & Beyond

Visually-driven interactive storytelling that explores data across platforms.

Digital & Beyond

Amplifying public concerns and conversations

The rise of social media has fundamentally reshaped priorities for today's newsrooms, including at The Star, as it helps to drive what becomes news.

Digital & Beyond

The creative art of telling stories

In the age of fast news cycles, it is infographics that paint the picture for The Star.

Digital & Beyond

Data, The Star Storyteller

The Star's push into data journalism has turned numbers into award-winning stories on everything from Covid-19 to pop culture.

From the archive

Moments That Shaped Malaysia

From defining headlines to unforgettable images, these are the moments Malaysians lived through and how The Star captured them.

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Front pages that captured Malaysia's defining moments and world events we lived through.

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Tragedy from up high

Farik Zolkepli woke up at 5am. He had to travel to Johor Baru for the funeral of an aunt who had passed the night before. He never made the trip. As always after getting up, the first thing the news editor and crime desk chief did was check his phone – and what he saw jolted him completely awake.

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The toxic river tragedy

An eerie quiet hung over the area around Sungai Kim Kim. All the nearby homes were empty. The residents had all been evacuated and moved elsewhere.

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An historic court victory

It has been more than three decades, but the joy of Malaysia’s victory in the Thomas Cup back in 1992 remains etched in the memories of many.

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We didn’t hear the damn siren

Manjit Kaur gets carsick when going up the winding roads of Cameron Highlands. But when floods hit the highlands, she, along with photographer Saiful Bahri, braved the nausea, water and mud to tell of the tragedy which left four dead and 100 houses and cars destroyed.

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A bloody intrusion, and brave coverage

When some 200 members of the Sulu army intruded into Lahad Datu, The Star's P.K. Katharason, Mugunthan Vanar and Normimie Diun saw the horrors of tortured and bloodied bodies dumped in drains and houses, and even had gunmen threatening to shoot them. Yet, they braved the odds to tell the tale.

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A dangerous new trend

OVER a decade ago, e-cigarettes, or vapes, arrived in a big way in Malaysia. The vape industry hailed it as a safer alternative to smoking even without much scientific data on the safety of the devices.

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A distant war hits Malaysia

THE plane was hit just after 10.30pm, and at midnight, The Star's Kamarul Ariffin was at the Ukraine embassy for his visa. At 3am, he was flying to Ukraine - and his photographs provided iconic images of the that hit MH17, a civilian plane shot down over a battle zone.

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Missing plane, missed sleep and a 12-year mystery

An unanswered, tragic mystery. A plane went missing without a trace in mid-flight, and journalists were left scrambling for scraps of information.

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The tearful, long goodbye

The press corp were in tears, Cabinet ministers could not hold back their emotions, but the job had to go on. And as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad retired at the end of 'a long goodbye' in 2003, The Star produced a memorable edition.

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9/11 Plane Hits Twin Tower

When the first plane hit, everyone thought it was an accident. But when the second hit, a terrifying horror story unfolded.

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Tragedy up high

The two 12-storey buildings stand as an eerie reminder of one of Malaysia's darkest urban tragedies.

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Unfolding Malaysia's automotive dream

The launch of the Proton Saga on July 9, 1985, marked a proud national milestone.

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A Star is Born

Fifty-five years ago, a brand new English newspaper hit the streets of Penang. The price? A modest 15 sen.

Stories Behind The Headlines

At the heart of every unforgettable story is a journalist who lived through it.

Stories Behind The Headlines

Bloodshed in Kampung Memali: In 1985, a remote town in Kedah made headlines after police moved in to apprehend a wanted man and his "wild" followers.

In 1985, a remote town in Kedah made headlines after police moved in to apprehend a wanted man and his "wild" followers.

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When it was a Thriller: Michael Jackson thrilled fans with a two-night KL concert in October 1996, a momentous occasion covered closely by The Star.

How The Star covered Michael Jackson's momentous visit to Malaysia.

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Witnessing the war: The Star war correspondent's journey in Baghdad when the US invaded Iraq in 2003.

In 2003, the US invaded Iraq and The Star war correspondent was on ground reporting from Baghdad.

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First on the scene: A tip-off led to a grim discovery in a 1993 missing politician case.

In 1993, a politician goes missing after visiting a bomoh. A tip-off led The Star to a gruesome discovery in Raub, Pahang.

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Butterworth 1988: Inside the morgue after the jetty tragedy

In 1988, a jetty collapse in Butterworth threw the crowd into chaos. Reporter Paul Gabriel entered the hospital morgue to count the casualties.

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Memorable Malaysian sporting moments captured through The Star’s lens.

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Written in the stars

Many had tried but failed, but golfer Ervin Chang certainly changed the script.

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Up to speed with Tigers

Marhan Jalil has spent years being at the heart of the national hockey team.

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Scarred but never scared

The year was 2019. And a 21-year-old footballer was dreaming of a good showing at the SEA Games in the Philippines. His name? Faisal Halim.

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Cyclist with a big heart

How Azizul defied size, setbacks and time to become Malaysia’s greatest rider. It was the 2023 Asian Championships and Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang won two gold medals.

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The rise and rise of Nicol David

It was 30 years ago when a little girl from Malaysia went to Britain with big dreams. It was 1996, she was just 12 and very few people had heard about her. And she was taking on the older girls in the British Open Under-14 tournament.

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Lee Chong Wei and Nicol David are legends forever

From cheeky youngster to national icon, three-time Olympic Games silver medal winners Chong Wei proved he is one of a kind. As for eight-time world champion Nicol, there is no stopping as she continues to shine as an ambassador for the Nicol David Organization that helps B40 community.

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Star 55: Liek Hou: Happy birthday

Para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou continues his smashing journey even at 38. The two-time Paralympic champion is going all out for his third - and thanked The Star for capturing his journey close to two decades.

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Celebrated bowler Rafiq will keep adding to his roll of honour

National bowler Rafiq Ismail keeps his clippings - reminders of how he has rolled through every lane of challenge. And he hopes to keep chasing more honour and glory as one of the most decorated bowlers in the country.

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Star 55: Pandelela Rinong: Happy birthday

Pandelela has grown together with Star Media Group throughout her illustrious 19-year career.

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Key Moments in Malaysian Sports

A nostalgic journey through the defining moments that shaped Malaysian sports across the decades.

Snapshots Of History

Powerful moments captured through the lens of The Star's photographers.

Our Impact On Malaysia

Thought Impact

From gas to gravitas

Creating Malaysia’s digital future

Seeded for success

A page in Malaysia's education history

Building consumer resilience together

Building consumer resilience together

55 Years Of Your Stories

Movers & Shakers

Digital & Beyond

Amplifying public concerns and conversations

The creative art of telling stories

Data, The Star Storyteller

Moments That Shaped Malaysia

Iconic Covers

Tragedy from up high

The toxic river tragedy

An historic court victory

We didn’t hear the damn siren

A bloody intrusion, and brave coverage

A dangerous new trend

A distant war hits Malaysia

Missing plane, missed sleep and a 12-year mystery

The tearful, long goodbye

9/11 Plane Hits Twin Tower

Tragedy up high

Unfolding Malaysia's automotive dream

A Star is Born

Stories Behind The Headlines

Bloodshed in Kampung Memali: In 1985, a remote town in Kedah made headlines after police moved in to apprehend a wanted man and his "wild" followers.

When it was a Thriller: Michael Jackson thrilled fans with a two-night KL concert in October 1996, a momentous occasion covered closely by The Star.

Witnessing the war: The Star war correspondent's journey in Baghdad when the US invaded Iraq in 2003.

First on the scene: A tip-off led to a grim discovery in a 1993 missing politician case.

Butterworth 1988: Inside the morgue after the jetty tragedy

Sportlight

Written in the stars

Up to speed with Tigers

Scarred but never scared

Cyclist with a big heart

The rise and rise of Nicol David

Lee Chong Wei and Nicol David are legends forever

Star 55: Liek Hou: Happy birthday

Celebrated bowler Rafiq will keep adding to his roll of honour

Star 55: Pandelela Rinong: Happy birthday

Key Moments in Malaysian Sports

Snapshots Of History

Batang Kali landslide

Cars belonging to victims

Landslide area

Ground-penetrating radar

Next shift arrives

K-9 search operations

Surveying the area

Sungai Kim Kim decontamination

Consequences

Collecting water samples

Toxic chemicals cleared

Soil samples

Treatment checks

Keeping tabs

Cleanup operations

Facing justice

Malaysia reaches the final

Winning point

Rejoicing

United in pride and joy

National glory

One moment in time

Victory parade

On alert

Children fleeing

Heroes down

Security alert

Security swoop

Thorough checks

Foreign incursion

Crime scene

All that's left

In pieces