Week 1

What is the primary language used in the Malaysian media?

• a) Malay

• b) English

• c) Mandarin

• d) Tamil

Which government body regulates the media in Malaysia?

• a) Media Development Authority

• b) Ministry of Information and Communication

• c) Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

• d) Malaysian Press Council

Which is the oldest newspaper in Malaysia?

• a) The Star

• b) New Straits Times

• c) Utusan Malaysia

• d) The Malay Mail

Which Malaysian media conglomerate owns multiple newspapers, television stations, and radio stations?

• a) Media Prima Berhad

• b) Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad

• c) Star Media Group Berhad

• d) Bernama

Which Malaysian newspaper is known for its focus on business and financial news?

• a) The Star

• b) New Straits Times

• c) The Edge

• d) Utusan Malaysia

Which Malaysian TV station is the first dedicated 24-hour news channel in the country?

• a) TV3

• b) Astro Awani

• c) Bernama TV

• d) ntv7

Who is the Prime Minister of Malaysia as of 2023?

• a) Mahathir Mohamad

• b) Najib Razak

• c) Muhyiddin Yassin

• d) Anwar Ibrahim

Which social media platform gained popularity as a microblogging platform?

• a) Instagram

• b) Facebook

• c) Twitter

• d) TikTok

Which Malaysian news website is known for its investigative journalism and independent reporting?

• a) Malaysiakini

• b) The Star Online

• c) Berita Harian Online

• d) The Malaysian Insider

Which Malaysian radio station is most popular for playing English-language music?

• a) Era FM

• b) Suria FM

• c) Fly FM

• d) Hitz FM