Malaysians turn to social media first for news, says report
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The Reuters Institute said 69% of respondents used social media for news in 2026, compared with 42% for news websites and 36% for television, while print media collapsed to 14%.
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The institute’s 2026 Digital News Report showed that print media had collapsed from 45% in 2017 to 14% in 2026. Television has also declined, from 54% to 36% over the same period while online and social media sites have risen steadily since 2024.
The report also noted that 69% of respondents used social media for news in 2026, compared with 42% for news websites and 36% for television.
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