New Straits Times

New Straits Times

The New Straits Times is an English-language newspaper based in Malaysia, known for being the country's oldest continuously published newspaper, originally established as The Straits Times in 1845 and rebranded as the New Straits Times in 1974. It was the sole broadsheet English newspaper in Malaysia until it transitioned to a tabloid format on September 1, 2004, following the trend set by British publications like The Times and The Independent. Since April 18, 2005, it has been published exclusively in tabloid size, marking an end to its 160-year broadsheet legacy. The newspaper is priced at RM1.20 (approximately 36 cents in USD). The New Straits Times is printed by the New Straits Times Press, which previously published the afternoon English newspaper, The Malay Mail, until January 1, 2008, along with various Malay language papers, including the prominent Berita Harian. It is part of the Media Prima group. As of January 1, 2009, Syed Nadzri Syed Harun serves as the Group Editor, with Kamrul Idris Zulkifli as Deputy Group Editor. The Executive Editors at that time were Lee Ah Chai (News) and Chandra Segaran (Production), along with Lim Thow Boon. On November 11, 2011, the newspaper introduced a 3D publication in both its print and online formats. It made headlines on February 21, 2012, by becoming the first newspaper to feature audio content, promoting Dutch Lady's Friso product. This innovative approach continued with AXIATA's page number domination in 2013 and a unique campaign for Wonda Coffee that engaged readers' five senses over five days in January 2014.

National
English
Newspaper

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Domain Authority
89
Ranking

Global

#13312

Malaysia

#93

News and Media

#12

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  • 2 days ago | nst.com.my | James Oliphant

    Like the casino owner he once was, President Donald Trump has shown an appetite for risk during the first months of his administration. The United States airstrike on Iran, however, may represent Trump's largest gamble yet. For now, Trump appears to have won his bet that he could limit US involvement and force the parties to a ceasefire. "He wagered," said Firas Maksad, managing director for the Middle East and North Africa practice at Eurasia Group.

  • 1 week ago | nst.com.my | Pankaj Kumar

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  • 1 week ago | nst.com.my | Stuart Williams |Didier Lauras

    Israel has inflicted damage on strategic sites and killed key figures within Iran's military leadership in aerial attacks that show no signs of abating. But the ultimate outcome is unclear, analysts say. Israel says its offensive aims to eliminate Iran's nuclear programme and ballistic missile production capabilities. The Israeli government has not ruled out triggering a wholesale removal of Iran's theocratic system set up after the 1979 revolution that has remained opposed to Israel's existence.

  • 1 week ago | nst.com.my | Lin Taylor

    After fleeing Ukraine with her newborn and toddler in 2022, Lidiia rebuilt her life in Britain. But now, the 36-year-old fears she will have to return next year because there is no easy way to get the right to permanently stay in her new home. With the Russian invasion into its third year and little sign of peace, Lidiia, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her privacy, is terrified for her children. "Even if there's a ceasefire...

  • 1 week ago | nst.com.my | Laurie Chen |Fanny Potkin

    The renewed United States-China trade truce struck in London left a key area of export restrictions tied to national security untouched, an unresolved conflict that threatens a more comprehensive deal, said two people briefed on detailed outcomes of the talks. Beijing had not committed to grant export clearance for some specialised rare-earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems, said the people.