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Are Malaysians Willing To Pay For News Media?

Emmanuel Samarathisa, Founder, The Malaysianist

10-Jan-22 09:30

Are Malaysians Willing To Pay For News Media?

The news media industry is undergoing seismic shifts in the wake of digital transformation, and alternative business models are cropping up as journalists try to find their footing in the new landscape. Subscription-based newsletters are one such vehicle gaining traction, with several available for Malaysian newsreaders. We speak to Emmanuel Samarathisa, founder of The Malaysianist on the burgeoning media trend and corporate themes to watch in 2022.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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