Essay: MEDIA ANALYSIS IN MALAYSIA (NEWSPAPERS)
INTRODUCTION Newspapers are essential in everyone’s daily life as it is the main source of news since the olden days before the television was invented. Without the newspapers, where does the news come from? Particularly in Malaysia, there are several languages used in the country. The main languages used however are English, Bahasa and Mandarin. Each of these different languages have specially dedicated newspapers to the particular language. For the Malaysian English Newspaper, one of the best known newspapers is Malaysia is The Star. The Star was first published as a regional newspaper in George Town, Penang in 1971. During that time, it is also the first kind of tabloid to be
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However, during the year 1984, the Minister of Home Affairs came up with the Printing and Publications Act to invalidate any publications licensees that reckoned as threatening to the state. By the end of the year 1900s, Malaysia had fourteen newspapers, Singapore issued eight, Penang issued three, the confederated states had two and Kelantan had one. As for the other broadsheets in Malaysia, there are the Al-Iman, Neracha (Islamic reform journals), Utusan Melaya and Lembaga Melaya (1906-1931). The Utusan Melaya and Lembaga Melaya were edited by a man named Mohd Eunos b. Abdullah; also known as the father of Malay Journalism.
PROGRESS TO DATE As a medium of mass communication and also as an industry, the changing relationship between newspapers and readers is part of this upheaval. This is because newspapers are poised at the edge of a significant change in their operation and role. The first newspaper in Malaysia was the Prince of Wales Island Gazette, published in Penang in 1805 and begun by the British. When Malayan was under the hands of the British in 1968, the government developed restrictive policies toward the press. The reason is that they feared the spread of communism in Malayan. Unfortunately, the spread of communism in Malayan was unstoppable. In April 1930, the Malayan Communist Party was founded in Singapore. Many urban Chinese were arrested because they
I have chosen the movie Signs to do my worldview analysis on. First, I will discuss the worldviews that the main characters in the movie have. I will then answer the question of if the characters were true to their worldviews. I will also discuss the obstacles that the main characters faced that deterred the character or characters from living out their worldview. Lastly, I will describe mental, emotional, or spiritual reactions I had to the movie as well as explain if I agree or disagree with the worldview present in the movie.
Before newspapers, handwritten news sheets were used (Stephens, n.d.). After the creation of the printing press, the news sheets were then printed on papers which was later called newspapers (Stephens, n.d.). The accuracy and efficiency of the printing press enabled more publishers to use the printing press (Arthur, 2004). Newspapers could then be more widely produced. The ability of mass production of the printing press gave ease in spreading information rapidly to different places (Jeffrey, 2001). This led to a wider use of newspapers. This ability also allowed the newspaper to not easily be corrupted or destroyed since there were so many copies available (Jeffery, 2001). The creation of newspapers allowed the public to gain more knowledge about what was happening in other parts of the world. It also allowed citizens to voice their disagreements with the government. The newspaper was a form of communication that let the voice of citizens be heard (Quinn, 2017). Without the printing press, newspaper would not have emerged and could not have been as widely produced as it was. The creation of newspapers was only possible because of the printing press (Quinn,
Newspapers and other forms of news are very vital communication methods in the world today. The goal of news is to sell us their ideas by being biased and talking about how their idea is best. News can give us biased information although, the viewer could do further research on the
The first newspaper in Australia was Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser and it was printed by George Howe from a humble cover located at the rear of Government House (The Australian’ Trove). George Howe had printing experience from the West Indies and London so he had good value skills to work at the government press. The colony’s first locally published book was produced in 1802 (The Australian’ Trove). The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser was printed with four portfolio pages of official material and a limited number of private notices (‘The birth of the newspaper in Australia, 2007). The Sydney Gazette was the only newspaper circulated in the colony until the publishing of William Charles Wentworth 's paper and The Australian in 1824 (‘The birth of the newspaper in Australia, 2007). New South Wales, Australia, which recognized as part of the Australian Newspapers service, allowed access to historic Australian newspaper (‘The Australian’, N/A). By the mid-thirties,
London Free Press- major local newspaper, published 6 days each week, 245 000 readers and 80 000 new hits
In 1690 is when the first newspaper was printed in the United States. Ever since then, some have used the newspaper to convey the latest events within our country and around the world-around the world. In completing this stimulation I was very successful at the good decision- making. Scoring a 4 out of 5 showed that my interest in the newspaper editor role was one of my strong points as a leader. I feel the editor acts as a guardian of our society; therefore helps in public opinion. The newspaper acts as a mirror to society and informs everything in detail that helps our society forming their opinion. In our Political Science book discusses how newspaper media is the new parent to your younger generation.(pg190). Many have to agree, because the teens are more focused on what they read than what someone is communicating to them through teaching in a classroom setting. Ever since the development of society newspaper has always assisted people. In the general level, the editor informs people about the incidents or promotes products of the companies. It even informs about job opportunities and admission in educational intuitions. If one is unsure about what to study or how to get admitted just read the students corner and find all the answers. It is simple, cheap and quickly available. The best part is, it can be referred back any time and can be documented for future
In the Federal Constitution, article 10 is the key to the second part of the Constitution. Here are some basic liberties we have set up recently. In general, Article 10 relates only to the standards, controls and restrictions that Malaysians have the right to independently publish, collect and evaluate. As a native, we are lucky to say what we need. However, we have the same rights, but article 10 (2) (a) (b) (c) clearly states the right of parliament to impose
In the wave of information explosion appeared in 90’ last century, the channels to obtain information among people have apparently been diversified due to the rise of new media outlets through the medium of the Internet. Although some advantage of newspaper has been overshadowed by the excellent performance of new media, newspaper is actively adapting to social and economic transformation based on maintaining its existing advantages. For this reason, the essay will describe newspapers’ prospects and explore whether newspaper have been outdated in the globalised era.
Therefore, it can be seen that media in Singapore are essential tools to promote national identity while supporting the ruling party political regime. Singapore then Prime Minister proposed that the press should support national goals and he states that: “we want mass media to reinforce, not undermine, the cultural values and social attitudes being inculcated in out school and universities” (Lee, 1971). For that reason, most of Singapore media today is under control of the government or government-linked corporations and are the principal instrument in creating social and political stability as well as advocating government policies and instilling nationalism (Leong, 2001).
There have been some controversies among the citizens of the United States as we enter the technological age and throw away some of our old stuff. One of these old things are newspapers. In today’s age, someone’s stance on newspapers may be completely different than someone else’s. Someone who grew up around newspapers may say they are completely relevant and need to be protected. Rather than, someone who grew up around the decline of newspapers may say that they are only killing the trees and mean nothing anymore; they are useless.
Masyarakat Cina di Malaysia merujuk kepada sekelompok manusia iaitu orang Cina yang mengamalkan budaya yang hampir seragam, termasuk adat resam, pakaian, bahasa, dan kegiatan ekonomi di negara kita. Mereka biasanya berasal dari luar negara yang menjadi warganegara atau penduduk tetap di Malaysia. Kebanyakan daripada mereka adalah pendatang dari China yang tiba di Malaysia sekitar abad ke-15 hingga pertengahan abad ke-20.
Malay is the largest ethnic group in Malaysia and Malay language is their mother tongue. Malay language is Malaysia’s official language.
In 1760, The Boston News-Letter was the first newspaper to be continuously published in the United States. A 250-year legacy of printed news could not have lasted if it newspapers didn't not have it uses. Aside from the entertainment value, newspapers exist for the main purpose of bringing news of international, national, and local news to the doorsteps of the people. Without such frequent and stable form of communication, it would be difficult for any nation to call itself a free democracy. Today however, it cannot be expected that newsprint will last forever. Statistical data firmly suggests newspapers around the world are falling both in number and circulation. The past several years have been difficult for newspapers as other news
Having the democracy to exercise and express our freedom of the press, which was have been suppressed before, during the Marcos regime, we can say that the Philippine news media’s role is critical to the advancement and preservation of the country’s democratic institutions and way of life and in helping catalyze equitable development. The issues and problems confronting the Philippine press
Malaysia is a unique country. It is made up of multi-ethnic group who are living in harmony. Conflict among ethnic group is rare and even if conflict occurs, is not to the extent of destroying the country. In fact, it is the diversity that drives the development of the country and makes this country colourful. Malaysia has been recognized by the world as a model for other plural societies. The concept of ‘unity in diversity’ is always insisted by the leaders. The concept is now supported with the ‘1 Malaysia’ concept which is introduced by the current Prime Minister. The Malaysian government is always put efforts to ensure the