BH (newspaper)

For the publication in Singapore, see Berita Harian (Singapore).

Berita Harian

Front page of Berita Harian from 5 March 2020.
Type	Daily newspaper
Format	Compact
Publisher	The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Founded	1 July 1957;68 years ago (1957-07-01)
Language	Malay
Headquarters	Balai Berita 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Circulation	106,754 (daily) 109,811 (BH Ahad) 3,766 (daily E-paper) 3,765 (BH Ahad E-paper) *Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations, Malaysia – July to December 2015 [1] [2]
Website	www.bharian.com.my [3]

Berita Harian (shortened to BH) is a Malay-language daily newspaper in Malaysia. It is published by the New Straits Times Press and was first issued on 1 July, 1957. Its Sunday edition, BH Ahad (formerly Berita Minggu), debuted on 10 July 1960. By 2004, Berita Harian had a daily circulation of approximately 238,000 copies.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

Editorial cartoon by Peng, featured in the Berita Harian newspaper dated 7 September 1957, for the weekly column "Berita Harian Hidangan Hari Sabtu" (Berita Harian's Saturday Column).

"Mat Jambul Family" cartoon strip, published on 14 May 1961, in Berita Harian.

Berita Harian was the first romanized Malay-language morning newspaper published on the British-influenced side of the Malayosphere when it launched on July 1, 1957,^{[ citation needed ]} contemporaries like Utusan Melayu at the time was still publishing in the Jawi script. On July 10, 1960, it introduced its Sunday equivalent Berita Minggu. During its early years, the publication mirrored The Straits Times in content, was priced at RM0.15, and operated with a small editorial team of eight members. Abdul Samad Ismail was appointed as its first editor in April 1958. Several milestones followed:

• 1966: BH introduced a revised masthead.
• 1968: The Sunday edition featured Lat's Keluarga Si Mamat cartoon series.
• 1974: Page count increased from 10 to 12, allowing for expanded content, including trade, photography, and foreign news.
• 1975: Price raised to RM0.25.
• 1981: A comprehensive redesign introduced new sections and increased entertainment coverage. The price increased to RM0.35, then to RM0.45 in 1983.
• 1985: Berita Harian and Berita Minggu were consolidated into Berita Harian Sdn Bhd.
• 1989: The sports section expanded with the launch of Jaguh, a 16-page pullout.
• 1992: Special daily supplements like Berita Pelajar, Berita Wanita, and Berita Teknologi were introduced.
• 1993: A new subsection on computing was launched, later evolving into Berita Komputer.
• 1995: A major overhaul introduced changes to fonts, images, and layouts, shifting focus from regional to national and international news.
• 2001–2003: The newspaper expanded its educational sections and introduced the youth-orientated IKON pull-out.
• 2004: Daily circulation reached approximately 238,000 copies. Regional editions gained front-page stories tailored to different areas.
• 2008: BH transitioned from broadsheet to compact format.
• 2009: BH became Malaysia’s most visited online newspaper by October 2010.

Format changes

On 5 July, 2008, BH transitioned from a broadsheet to a compact format. This shift included structural updates and the introduction of youth-oriented content.

With the rise of digital media, BH expanded its online presence and launched mobile services, providing real-time news updates. By 2010, it had established itself as one of Malaysia’s leading digital newspapers.

On 1 July, 2012, BH revamped its sections, renaming Ekonomi to Bisnes, Ratu to Famili, and Rona to Kembara. Additional changes in typography, layout, and pagination were also introduced. ^[4]

Educational contributions

BH introduced several educational initiatives, including the Berita Pelajar and Minda Pelajar pullouts, to engage students. In 1994, the newspaper launched Berita Komputer, providing technology-focused content for readers interested in computing and digital literacy.

See also

• Other newspapers in Malaysia published in the Malay language:
  • Utusan Malaysia
  • Harian Metro
  • Kosmo!
  • Utusan Borneo , a newspaper serving the states of Sabah and Sarawak
  • Sinar Harian
• List of Malaysian television stations
  • 8TV
• List of Malaysian radio stations
  • 8FM

References

1. "Circulation Figures: Newspapers - West & East Malaysia" (PDF). Audit Bureau of Circulations Malaysia. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
3. "Redaksi | Berita Harian".
4. Hisham, Hizral Tazzif (2019). "SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACTS ON TRADITIONAL MEDIA: A CASE STUDY ON BERITA HARIAN". International Journal of Modern Trends in Social Sciences. 2 (6). ISSN   2600-8777.

External links

• Official website
• INMA