Star55 | Impact: Our Impact & Legacy

Thought Impact

Stories that shaped conversations, values and public understanding.

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.

Thought Impact

A page in Malaysia's education history

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

Thought Impact

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.

Thought Impact

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.

Digital & Beyond

Visually-driven interactive storytelling that explores data across platforms.

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.

Iconic Covers

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

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

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.

Iconic Covers

Tragedy up high

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

Iconic Covers

Unfolding Malaysia's automotive dream

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

Iconic Covers

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.

Stories Behind the Headlines

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.

Stories Behind the Headlines

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.

Stories Behind The Headlines

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.

Stories Behind the Headlines

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.

Sportlight

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

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

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.

Sportlight

Star 55: Pandelela Rinong: Happy birthday

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

Sportlight

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

Seeded for success

A page in Malaysia's education history

Building consumer resilience together

Building consumer resilience together

Digital & Beyond

The creative art of telling stories

Data, The Star Storyteller

Moments That Shaped Malaysia

Iconic Covers

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

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

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

Crash debris

Seeking clues

MH370 Press conference, 2014

Waiting For Answers

A Nation Watches

Hope and prayers

Wall of hope

The Search Continues

Remembering MH370

The Star’s front page on the fate of MH370

Dr Mahathir's to resign as party president

In deep thought

22 years of leadership

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

Highland Towers

The entire Block 1 of the Highland Towers in Ulu Kelang, Selangor collapsed

Three people alive

Scene of the collapsed building

Highland Towers Rescue work

Proton, 1985

Proton, 1985

Proton, 1985

Tunku Relaxing, 1986

Star Office, 1971