Berita Harian is one of the most popular newspapers in Malaysia, with a tradition of more than 50 years. The history of Berita Harian goes back to July 1, 1957, when the newspaper was founded. Since then, many things have changed. As the world evolved, Berita Harian developed as well. Berita Harian has suffered numerous changes, the main one being its transformation in the tabloid format, which happened in 2008. Until then, Berita Harian was printed in broadsheet format. Nevertheless, Berita Harian is a newspaper of great importance for the Malay people, who still enjoy reading it nowadays.

Some people say that newspapers are overrated and that, with the development of the Internet, they will soon vanish because they will no longer be read in the classic format. This conception could not be more far away from the truth, because most people will agree when I say that nothing compares to reading a great newspaper, like Berita Harian, while enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning before getting ready for work. And Berita Harian is exactly that kind of newspaper. Most people are already working in front of a computer, so why do the same thing when they are at home, too? Nevertheless, there will always be people who prefer the Internet versions over traditional formats. Especially for them, Berita Harian has released an online portal, as well. This also allows the Malay people to read Berita Harian whenever and wherever they want to.

In terms of style, Berita Harian is the equivalent of Daily News, so you can see how important it is for Malaysia. People can read news and information on mostly every topic in Berita Harian, but the most popular section is definitely the one about celebrities. Another interesting fact about Berita Harian is that its Sunday edition is called Berita Minggu and it sells even better than its sister newspaper. This proves what I was saying earlier, that people love reading a good old newspaper like Berita Harian, especially during the weekend. Unlike its biggest rival, Utusan Malaysia, Berita Harian has never been involved in scandals or controversies, so this newspaper still enjoys a great popularity.

Since 1957, Berita Harian newspaper still is very popular and has lots of readers that find out the latest news with the help of it. Berita Harian release coincides with Malaysia’s Independence Day, so the newspaper has a long history and  a very deep meaning for the people from Malaysia. In other words, Berita Harian is their national newspaper that informs the citizens about what else has happened within their country. The publication covers a wide and various diversity of topics and this is one of the reasons why it is so popular.

Lately, Berita Harian started to includes in its topics a sort of tabloid aspects, so its initial format started to change a little, but still the newspaper is considered the best in Malaysia. Its new version is smaller, more compact, so it is easier now to read it and to put it in a purse or in a pocket. It has an important role, that of taking the pulse of the country and informs people about the latest news, lifestyle, trends and many other subjects that are very interesting and representative for the local people. These are the main reasons why Berita Harian lasted for such a long time and still continues to keep its fame alive.

Berita Harian is important for the local community, but also for all tourists that want to find out more about what is going on in Malaysia and what attractions  they should visit. It is obvious that Berita Harian is the most credible information source even for the tourists as this newspaper is the one recommended when they visit Malaysia. It is interesting to observe its evolution during the following years as it has changed its format and topics. It will be as popular as it was until now or its fame and credibility will decrease?  It seems that the answer to this question will be given only by time as  it is unpredictable what will happen. Perhaps some people will like its new style, while others will accuse it. Opinions about Berita Harian will be split, but let us see who will be the predominant ones.