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Star's Sarawak edition launched
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Clifford Hii
Monday, 08 March 2010 13:48
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KUCHING – Malaysia’s leading English daily The Star expanded its reach with the launch of its Sarawak edition here yesterday.
It was launched by state Housing and Urban Development Minister Abang Johari Abang Openg on behalf of Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud at The Spring Shopping Mall.
Sold at RM1.20 a copy, the edition with a Sarawak focus promises delivery of "The People's Paper" as early as 6am.
Abang Johari (right), accompanied by Wong and Ngiam looking at a poster of Star Media Group’s 988 radio station after launching the Sarawak edition. — The Star
Auspicious start
Star Publications (M) Bhd executive deputy chairman Clement Hii said the edition would have an initial circulation of 10,000 copies, which is expected to increase in the coming months.
He also revealed that a Sabah edition is forthcoming as part of the newspaper's effort to offer comprehensive coverage.
Abang Johari welcomed The Star's entry to Sarawak, saying the paper could help educate readers on the various aspects of the state’s development.
Impressed
“I was impressed to see The Star at my breakfast table this morning. Normally, we have to wait till about 1pm for the paper, but today it came together with the other papers at 7.30am,” said Abang Johari.
Among the dignitaries present at the launch were Star Publications group CEO Linda Ngiam, executive director Ng Beng Lye, group chief editor Wong Chun Wai, Sarawak/Sabah Star editor M. Rajah, The Star's senior management team and representatives from Sarawak’s business associations and communities.
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