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.
Malaysiakini bags prestigious Kajai award and more (2024)
Kajai Award
Malaysiakini team wins Sopa Award for 'baby snatching' story (2024)
Society of Publishers in Asia
Top Employers Award for 2024 (2024)
Jobstore.com
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