Awards and Recognition

Malaysiakini has been recognised through various awards and accolades including from the International Press Institute, Reporters Sans Frontiers, Committee to Protect Journalists, Asiaweek and Businessweek. Malaysiakini is also the only media organisation in Southeast Asia nominated to the prestigious World Economic Forum’s International Media Council.

Putra Aria Brands Award (2023)

Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

Hassan Wirajuda Protection Award (2022)

The Indonesian government

Malaysian Press Institute Awards (2022)

Malaysian Press Institute

Society of Publishers in Asia Award (2022)

Society of Publishers in Asia

Excellence in Election Reporting in Southeast Asia Awards (2021)

Nusantara Association for Media Development

Malaysian Press Institute Awards (2021)

Malaysian Press Institute

Young Journalist Award (2021)

Thomson Foundation

Malaysian Press Institute Awards (2020)

Malaysian Press Institute

Golden Play Button Award (2019)

Youtube

Malaysian Press Institute Awards (2019)

Malaysian Press Institute

Society of Publishers in Asia Award (2019)

Society of Publishers in Asia

Malaysian Press Institute Awards (2018)

Malaysian Press Institute

Putra Brand Award (2015)

Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

Society of Publishers in Asia Awards (2015)

Society of Publishers in Asia

National Sovereignty Medal (2014)

The Malaysian government

Online Journalist of the Year (2014)

National Press Club

Putra Brand Award (2014)

Associaton of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

Silver Play Button Award (2014)

Youtube

Social Media Excellence Award (2014)

Malaysia Social Media Chambers

Human Rights Press Award (2012)

Malaysian Human Rights Commission

Kancil Award (2012)

Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

Online Journalist of the Year (2011)

National Press Club

Kancil Award (2010)

Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

Putra Brand Award (2010)

Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

50 Most Influential Communicators (2001)

Asiaweek

50 Stars of Asia (2001)

Business Week

Free Media Pioneer Award (2001)

International Press Institute

50 Movers and Shakers of the New Economy (2000)

The Edge

International Press Freedom Award (2000)

The Committee to Protect Journalists