The Star Newspaper

Publications that inspire in different ways

Everyone is different. And that's why we offer a wide variety of sections that cater to different needs. This way, there's always something exciting to read about in The Star, and something to inspire each and every one of us in our own unique way.

DAILY

Main Paper: Headlining news covering the nation and the world, ranging from politics to natural disasters and key issues affecting the public. Also includes views from renowned columnists with feedback and contributions from readers.

StarBiz: For business enthusiasts, StarBiz offers comprehensive coverage on developments in the local and international corporate and commercial world, as well as market trends and analyses, pls local and foreign stock market updates.

Star2: Lifestyle content that covers topics including movie listings and reviews, fashion, travel, food, celebrity features, book reviews and more. Included is a comics section is sure to give you a daily dose of laughter.

Star Classifieds: Extensive listing of properties, vehicles, job vacancies and legal notices.

WEEKLY

Main Paper - Sunday: The latest in worldwide news, business and sports updates, current affairs, and special reviews.

StarBizWeek – Every Saturday: This weekly delves in issues that have an impact on the business scene, features and views from financial experts, lifestyle articles on business personalities, and more.

StarBytz – Every Tuesday: For the avid techie, this pullout features latest developments in the world of IT and gadgetry and highlights the latest products to hit the market. Sections that can be found include Corporate IT, Home User and news.

StarEducate – Every Sunday: Features careers, school, exam tips, advice on furthering education, commentaries by renowned educationists, NIE highlights and updates in the education industry.

Star Fit4Life - Every Sunday: Focuses on various aspects of well-being, from medical research to treatments, fitness trends, diet and nutrition, mental health, ageing and public health issues, alternative therapy and healing methods.

R.AGE – Monday to Friday: Dedicated to the young movers and shakers of the world, this section is all about youth living, from the exam angst, life as a student abroad, fashion and trends, tweets and trending features and on a deeper level, current issues faced by this generation.

Dots – Every Sunday: News and articles sourced from international media partners covering a varied range of topics from politics and society to people. Provides a deeper insight into thoughts, senses and outlook.

Star Special: The Star Special is an advertorial driven supplement that highlights key products, services and news from participating clients. The supplement covers a wide range of content including weddings, homes, health and wellbeing and more.

mStar – Every Sunday: This Bahasa Malaysia weekly pullout elegantly combines hot topics with exclusive news features aimed at the discerning reader.

MONTHLY

StarClove – Every first Sunday of the month: With sections such as Lifestyle, Face Value, Style File and People, Clove provides for easy reading on a relaxing Sunday.

CloveMan: As an extension of Clove, CloveMan offers male readers an opportunity to indulge in a little light reading featuring articles on style, people, trends and more.

StarTeeUp – Every second Sunday of the month: A pullout on all things golf including tournaments, new equipment, golf courses, personality profiles, young talent, club news, golfing rules and more.

StarHomes – Every third Sunday of the month: Articles on latest products and services on offer. A guide to modern living, ideas on home furnishings and how to turn your house, into a home.

StarRev – Every fourth Sunday of the month: Previews and reviews of the latest vehicles in the market, from cars to MPVs to 4-wheel drives and more.

REGIONAL

Star Metro: Published daily, it consists of four regional sections – METRO CENTRAL, METRO NORTH, METRO SOUTH EAST and METRO PERAK. It features local highlights in the respective regions such as places of interest, restaurants and cafes, exciting events, community issues, fashion fads and more.

Star Sarawak: Offers comprehensive coverage, in-depth analyses and richer content on local, national and international news for all Sarawakians.

Star Penang Edition: The Star Penang Edition, offers news both local, national and international witha Penang flavour.

Readership/Circulation of The Star Newspaper

* Source: Nielsen Media Index (2011)
** Source: Audit Bureau of Circulation (Malaysia) (1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010)

other publications of the company

Kuntum

An educational monthly in Bahasa Malaysia for children ages 6 to 12. In keeping with its "Learning is Fun" motto, the Kuntum Club organises many fun activities and holiday outings for its members each year. Kuntum is sold at RM3.00.

(Kuntum was first published in February 1980)

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Shang Hai

Commonly regarded as the most authoritative Chinese language business monthly in the country. Priced at RM5.00 (West Malaysia) / RM5.50 (East Malaysia) / S$5.00 (Singapore, incl. GST) / B$5.00 (Brunei), this magazine focuses on the latest economic, social, political and business issues and is well-read by many businessmen and executives.

(Shang Hai was first published in March 1979)

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Galaxie

A light-reading forthnightly English entertainment magazine which has become a hit with teenagers and young working adults. This magazine costs RM5.00 (West Malaysia) / RM7.00 (East Malaysia).

(Galaxie was first published in October 1974)

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Flavours

A bi-monthly magazine on good food and fine dining, with recipes of local and international cuisines, interviews with renowned gourmets, snippets on nutrition and a directory of restaurants and eating spots in town. Flavours can be obtained at the newsstands for only RM12.00 (S$6.00 in Singapore, incl. GST).

(Flavours was acquired in July 1995)

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Circulation of Magazines

** Source: Audit Bureau of Circulation (Malaysia) (1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010)

a brief history of the star

40 years of inspiration

For over four decades, The Star has inspired Malaysians across generations and cultures. But who inspires us? The secret to our success has always been our readers. You're our inspiration, and will continue to be.

Through The Decades

1971-1980

• Star Publications was founded, with its HQ in Weld Quay, Penang.
• The Star, a provincial tabloid, hit the newsstands for the first time in the north. The Star graduated from a regional newspaper to a national daily.

1981 – 1990

• Star Publications moved its HQ to Brickfields, KL and later to Section 13, Petaling Jaya.
• Star Publications began publishing a series fo magazines – Kuntum, Shang Hai, Galaxie and Flavours.
• The Star's publishing licence was revoked in 1987. It resumed publication after 149 days.

1991 – 2000

• The Star Online was launched
• Star publications was listed on the main board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange
• The Star became a member of the Asia News Network (ANN)
• Star Publications relocated its HQ to Menara Star, Section 16, Petaling Jaya.

2001 – 2010

• Star Media Hub in Shah Alam and Star Northern Hub in bayan lepas, Penang began operations.
• The Asian Centrefor Media Studies Sdn Bhd (ACMS) was established
• Star Publications acquired Star RFM Sdn Bhd (RedFm and 988) and Rimakmur Sdn Bhd (SuriaFM) radio stations.
• The Star e-paper became a reality
• The Star introduced SMS News Alerts and a podcasting service for mobile users.
• A bahasa Malaysia news portal mStar Online was launched.
• ACMS and The Star launched the Global Malaysians Network
• The Star Mobile News Services and Mobile portal were launched.
• 'Studio V', Star Publications studio located in One Utama Shopping Centre, PJ was officially opened.
• The Daily Chilli, a portal for the young and hip was launched.
• The Star's Bahasa Malaysia weekly pullout 'Mingguan mStar' made its debut in the Klang Valley.
• The Star Sarawak was launched, and printing of the newspaper began in Kuching, Sarawak.

2011

• The Star's iPad application was launched
• The Star Publications office in Ipoh moved into their new double-storey address in May.
• The Star celebrates 40 years of inspiring people.

Address of The Star

Head Office & Bureaus

The headquarters of Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd is situated in Petaling Jaya, a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. It has a regional office in George Town in the northern state of Penang.

HQ

Bureaus

Overseas Bureaus

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Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad
Circulation Subscription Unit
Menara Star, 15 Jalan 16/11
46350 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
MALAYSIA