Funding: Own budget (7), Tech company (Google/GNI) (2), Public broadcaster / state media (1), Tech company (OpenAI) (1)
Re-engage — AI predictive analytics to reduce subscriber churn; AI model identifies at-risk readers based on engagement signals and recommends targeted content for re-engagement before cancellation; built on Malaysiakini's 25-year archive of independent bilingual (Malay/English) journalism serving 2.5 million readers; JournalismAI Innovation Challenge 2025 grantee; distinct from Malaysiakini's earlier…
AI-driven multilingual video translation across English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil; automated subtitling and background music selection; AI photo upscaling for field images and restoration of archive photos; AI content development assistance for reporters and editors; published internal AI SOP requiring human final check before publication and enterprise-grade tools only
WAN-IFRA APAC Newsroom AI Catalyst first cohort (Nov 2024) — participating in OpenAI-funded accelerator to develop AI prototype and customized roadmap for expanding AI capabilities and operational efficiency in content production
Joon and Monica — dual AI avatars co-present evening news and talk show
AI-driven restructuring plan: replacing 44% of staff (800 of 1,800 employees) with AI for video generation, digital human presenters, and operational automation across Sin Chew Daily, China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau
Strategic plan to integrate AI across all operations — editorial, production and distribution — announced for completion by end of 2024