#NST180years: A tradition of trust and a vision for the future
As the Fourth Estate, the NST carries a responsibility that goes beyond daily headlines. We uphold the highest standards of journalism, integrity, accountability and an unyielding commitment to the truth. In a media landscape clouded by noise and misinformation, the NST has stood as a benchmark of credibility, telling every story with clarity and balance.
Today, this commitment continues as we evolve. The NST is harnessing the power of digital technology, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Our AI-powered newsroom delivers real-time updates, adding layers to each story as they develop. Our investigative team pursues stories that directly impact you. Our multimedia storytelling brings the news to life in ways our founders never imagined. By embracing these innovations, we give readers faster access to accurate information, interactive content and the tools to navigate an increasingly complex world.
The NST is not just adapting to change, it is shaping it. We are pushing boundaries to deliver journalism that goes beyond the surface. From analysis to in-depth features and incisive commentary, we examine every issue from multiple perspectives.
In 2014 and 2015, the NST broke the 30-year dominance of Bahasa Malaysia newspapers by winning the prestigious Kajai Award, back to back. Securing Malaysia's top journalism honour two years in a row stands as a testament to our commitment to investigative excellence and impactful reporting.
The NST continues to earn international recognition, with top awards from the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) and the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), for its excellence in feature writing and news reporting.
Even as news consumption evolves, from print to digital, social media and television, our core values remain the same. The New Straits Times will always stand for truth, integrity and objectivity. Formats may shift and technology will advance, but our purpose endures: to deliver journalism worthy of Malaysia's past, present and future.
In our relentless pursuit to innovate, the NST is launching "Heard the News?", an initiative to help transform Malaysians into an enlightened, knowledge-based society. Its goals are clear: to empower citizens to be better informed, strengthen their command of English and support the government's aspiration to make Malaysians more competitive globally. It is a natural extension of our nation-building mission, one we have proudly embraced for 180 years.
We stand today on the shoulders of giants, generations of reporters, editors and visionaries who paved the way. They set a standard of excellence that guides us to this day, reminding today's journalists, and those who will inherit their mantle of our shared responsibility, to uphold the principles they fought so hard to defend.
This isn't just our history, it's yours. And for the next 180 years, we will continue writing it together.
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