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Malaysian Today
Malaysian Today is an independent English-language weekly newspaper — thematic, youthful, and deliberately apolitical, offering a distinct alternative to mainstream Malaysian English dailies — offering brands direct access to its loyal readership through display ads, classified listings, and supplement placements.
About Malaysian Today
Independent. Apolitical.
A Different English Weekly.
Malaysian Today is an independent English-language newspaper published weekly. It deliberately distinguishes itself from the politically-connected mainstream Malaysian press by being apolitical and issue-focused — covering themes and topics rather than breaking political news.
Malaysian Today at a Glance
History & Background
Unlike Malaysia Today (Raja Petra’s political news site), Malaysian Today is a print-focused weekly with a more youthful, independent editorial voice. The weekly format lends itself to longer reads and more in-depth thematic coverage.
- Language: English
- Established: 2000s
- Format: Newspaper
- Circulation: Weekly circ.
- Available in print and digital editions
Readership Profile
Malaysian Today readers are English-literate, urban, younger Malaysians who are independent-minded and prefer thematic, in-depth content over daily headline news. The readership skews younger and more educated than mainstream English newspaper audiences.
- Primary language: English
- Core audience: Independent-minded urban English readers
- Age profile: 22–45
- Income level: Middle income, educated
- Geographic spread: Klang Valley and urban centres nationwide
Why Advertise Here
Advertising in Malaysian Today reaches an independent-minded, educated English-speaking audience who are less reachable through mainstream dailies — particularly effective for brand positioning that benefits from editorial independence and alternative media adjacency.
- Trusted publication with loyal, established readership
- Language-specific targeting unavailable in other media
- Strong community connection and reader trust
- Print and digital advertising options available
- Competitive rates vs national broadsheet titles
Publication Facts
Advertising Formats
Display Ads. Classified.
Supplements & Inserts.
Malaysian Today offers a full range of print advertising formats — from full-page colour displays to classified listings and themed supplement placements.
Available Ad Formats
Display Advertisements
Full-page, half-page, and quarter-page display ads in Malaysian Today deliver maximum visual impact to the full readership.
- Full page colour: premium brand impact
- Half page: cost-effective with strong reader exposure
- Quarter page: ideal for smaller budgets and promotions
- Double page spread: maximum creative canvas
- Back page and inside front: premium premium positions
Classified & Liner Ads
Classified advertising in Malaysian Today is the lowest-cost entry point — ideal for recruitment, property, automotive, and event announcements.
- Sold by column centimetre or word count
- Recruitment, property, automotive, events
- Lowest minimum spend in the publication
- Online classified available on digital editions
- Strong reader response for service and event categories
Supplements & Special Editions
Malaysian Today publishes themed supplements and special editions throughout the year — offering premium editorial adjacency for relevant brands.
- Festive supplements: CNY, Hari Raya, Deepavali
- Industry-specific supplements available
- Annual reports and corporate supplements
- Special edition commemorative pages
- Higher readership during special edition issues
Ad Format Options
Audience & Rates
Loyal. Community-First.
Language-Specific Reach.
Malaysian Today readers are loyal, community-oriented, and highly engaged — making print advertising in this publication unusually effective at driving brand recall and purchase intent.
Audience & Buying Tips
Reader Profile
Malaysian Today attracts a English-speaking audience with strong community ties and high engagement with print media.
- Language: English-speaking community
- Audience: Independent-minded urban English readers
- High publication loyalty and regular readership
- Print readers engage more deeply with content than digital
- Strong influence on community purchasing decisions
Best Advertising Periods
The highest-readership periods for Malaysian Today align with community festivals and major seasonal events — plan campaigns around these windows for maximum reach.
- Festive season: highest single-issue readership
- Annual special supplements: premium editorial environment
- New Year period: planning and resolution campaigns
- Mid-year: mid-season promotions and brand reviews
- Year-end: festive shopping and gifting campaigns
Getting Your Ad In
Contact your media representative or advertising agency to book space in Malaysian Today — material deadlines are typically 3–5 working days before print date.
- Material deadline: 3–5 working days before print
- Full-colour PDF or press-ready artwork required
- CMYK colour mode for all print advertisements
- Image resolution: minimum 300 DPI for print
- Rates available on request — discounts for series bookings
Audience Highlights
Advertise in Malaysian Today
Reach Malaysian Today’s loyal English-speaking readership with display ads, classified listings, and supplement placements.
