BH (newspaper)
Template:Short description Template:For Template:Multiple issues Template:Use British EnglishTemplate:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox newspaper Template:Conservatism in Malaysia BH, formerly known as Berita Harian, 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.Template:Cn
History
Template:Multiple imageBH was the first romanized Malay morning newspaper when it launched on July 1, 1957. On July 10, 1960, it introduced Berita Minggu, the first romanized Malay Sunday newspaper. 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.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
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
- List of Malaysian radio stations
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