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Harian Metro is a Malaysian daily newspaper owned by the New Straits Times Press. It is Malaysia's first Malay daily afternoon tabloid in the Klang Valley, in contrast to morning tabloids in other part of Malaysia. The Harian Metro was established in March 1991. It is now Malaysia's largest circulating newspaper in any language.
179,231 (daily) 207,119 (Metro Ahad) 1,743 (daily E-paper) 1,741 (Metro Ahad E-paper) *Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations, Malaysia - July to December 2015[2][3]
Website
www.hmetro.com.my
The change in the demographics of urbanites resulted in a growing audience of young people who were looking for entertainment, shopping news, lifestyle features and current news. Harian Metro set out to meet those needs.
On 17 July 2006, the newspaper underwent a layout revamp to remain fresh and relevant for its readers. New pullouts were introduced, such as "Rap" and "Variasi".
On 11 April 2009, Harian Metro increased its cover price with the introduction of new pullouts such as "GIGS" and "EKSTRA".
Harian Metro's rise has steadily gained momentum over the past few years. For 2011, Harian Metro remained the No. 1 daily Bahasa Melayu newspaper for the fifth time as declared by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. However, it later lost the status to its rival, Mingguan Malaysia [ms], in the second quarter of 2013, largely due to increased availability of internet news sources and subsequent growth in their audience.
On 1 August, Harian Metro Edisi Utara was launched.
1995
On 29 August, Metro Ahad was launched.
2000s
2000
On 17 July, Harian Metro was revamped with a new tag line 'Kini, Sini, Terkini'.
On 23 July, Metro Ahad was revamped.
2001
On 26 March, Harian Metro celebrated its tenth anniversary
2003
Metro Ahad achieved 1,068,000 readers for the fourth quarter of 2003.
2004
On 27 January, a new official web page for Harian Metro and Metro Ahad at www.hmetro.com.my was launched in Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur.
On 1 June, Berita Harian Sdn Bhd appointed Hafifi Hafidz as the new executive editor of Harian Metro and Metro Ahad, replacing Zian Johari, who was appointed executive editor of Berita Minggu.
On 27 July, Harian Metro launched its weekly column called "Liku-liku Niaga". The column publishes every Tuesday in Harian Metro's "Business" section.
On 23 August, a new pullout of Harian Metro called "Bintang and Variasi Metro" (V-Met) was launched.
2005
On 1 January, the cover price of Harian Metro increased to RM1.20. In Sabah and Sarawak, Harian Metro was sold for RM2.00 each, however, and the cover price of Metro Ahad was increased to RM1.50. In Sabah and Sarawak, the newspaper was sold at RM2.00.
2006
On 6 June, i-Metro, an interactive portal providing readers a chance to be the eyes and ears of their community, was launched.
On 15 July, Harian Metro launched a more stylish, colourful and reader-friendly layout, as well as new sections focusing on celebrities, lifestyle, health and fashion. Among the changes made are new nameplates for Harian Metro and Metro Ahad, replacing Metro Ahad's "Meta" with "Ekspresi" and renaming Harian Metro's "Bintang" to "Rentak Artis Popular" (RAP) and "V-Met" to "Variasi".
On 16 July, Metro Ahad was revamped.
2008
On 1 March, Abdul Ghafar Ismail was appointed executive editor of Harian Metro/Metro Ahad.
2009
On 12 April, Metro Ahad launched a new pullout titled "GIGS – Gema Informasi Generasi Semasa". The pullout is inserted into Metro Ahad every Sunday.
On 13 April, the cover price of Harian Metro increased to RM1.50. In Sabah and Sarawak, the newspaper was sold at RM2.30. The "RAP" and "Variasi" pullouts introduced a new nameplate.
On 1 July, Abdul Ghafar Ismail was re-designated Deputy Group Editor of Harian Metro.
On 17 August, Datuk Mustapa Omar was appointed Group Editor, Harian Metro.
On 9 October, Harian Metro launched a new pullout, "AYU".
2010s
2010
On 3 May, Harian Metro was became available in Sabah and Sarawak.
On 23 May, Harian Metro's Sarawak and Sabah edition was officially launched in Kuching. The 64-page Sarawak and Sabah edition is priced at RM1.50 each, provides readers with coverage of sports, education, and community.
2019
On October, Harian Metro was revamped. Its weekend entertainment section, "Bling" renamed to "RapXtra".
2020s
2021
On 25 March, Harian Metro celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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article to reflect recent events or newly available information November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Harian Metro is a Malaysian daily newspaper owned by the New Straits Times Press It is Malaysia s first Malay daily afternoon tabloid in the Klang Valley in contrast to morning tabloids in other part of Malaysia The Harian Metro was established in March 1991 It is now Malaysia s largest circulating newspaper in any language Harian MetroFront page on 19 March 2018 TypeDaily newspaperFormatTabloidPublisherThe New Straits Times Press M BerhadEditorMustapa Omar 1 Deputy editorAhmad Salim BachokAssociate editorNoorsham Md SalehHusain JahitManaging editorShariffudin MohamedOthman MamatNews editorManan SamadMohd Safar AhmadYusri Abdul MalekAhmad Shahrul Nizam MuhammadSports editorMohd Radzi WahabPhoto editorKhairil Shahriman MaarupFounded25 March 1991 32 years ago 1991 03 25 LanguageMalayHeadquartersBalai Berita 31 Jalan Riong 59100 Bangsar Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaCirculation179 231 daily 207 119 Metro Ahad 1 743 daily E paper 1 741 Metro Ahad E paper Source Audit Bureau of Circulations Malaysia July to December 2015 2 3 Websitewww wbr hmetro wbr com wbr myThe change in the demographics of urbanites resulted in a growing audience of young people who were looking for entertainment shopping news lifestyle features and current news Harian Metro set out to meet those needs On 17 July 2006 the newspaper underwent a layout revamp to remain fresh and relevant for its readers New pullouts were introduced such as Rap and Variasi On 11 April 2009 Harian Metro increased its cover price with the introduction of new pullouts such as GIGS and EKSTRA Harian Metro s rise has steadily gained momentum over the past few years For 2011 Harian Metro remained the No 1 daily Bahasa Melayu newspaper for the fifth time as declared by the Audit Bureau of Circulations However it later lost the status to its rival Mingguan Malaysia ms in the second quarter of 2013 largely due to increased availability of internet news sources and subsequent growth in their audience Contents 1 History 1 1 1990s 1 2 2000s 1 3 2010s 1 4 2020s 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory Edit1990s Edit 1991 On 26 March Harian Metro the country s first afternoon Bahasa newspaper was launched The price was RM0 50 Mior Kamarul Shahid was appointed the first news editor On 26 June Harian Metro first revamped 1992 Ahmad Puah Onah was appointed editor On 25 March the southern edition of Harian Metro was launched in Johor Bahru 1994 On 1 April Zian Johari was appointed editor On 16 May Harian Metro Edisi Timur was launched On 1 August Harian Metro Edisi Utara was launched 1995 On 29 August Metro Ahad was launched 2000s Edit 2000 On 17 July Harian Metro was revamped with a new tag line Kini Sini Terkini On 23 July Metro Ahad was revamped 2001 On 26 March Harian Metro celebrated its tenth anniversary2003 Metro Ahad achieved 1 068 000 readers for the fourth quarter of 2003 2004 On 27 January a new official web page for Harian Metro and Metro Ahad at www hmetro com my was launched in Balai Berita Kuala Lumpur On 1 June Berita Harian Sdn Bhd appointed Hafifi Hafidz as the new executive editor of Harian Metro and Metro Ahad replacing Zian Johari who was appointed executive editor of Berita Minggu On 27 July Harian Metro launched its weekly column called Liku liku Niaga The column publishes every Tuesday in Harian Metro s Business section On 23 August a new pullout of Harian Metro called Bintang and Variasi Metro V Met was launched 2005 On 1 January the cover price of Harian Metro increased to RM1 20 In Sabah and Sarawak Harian Metro was sold for RM2 00 each however and the cover price of Metro Ahad was increased to RM1 50 In Sabah and Sarawak the newspaper was sold at RM2 00 2006 On 6 June i Metro an interactive portal providing readers a chance to be the eyes and ears of their community was launched On 15 July Harian Metro launched a more stylish colourful and reader friendly layout as well as new sections focusing on celebrities lifestyle health and fashion Among the changes made are new nameplates for Harian Metro and Metro Ahad replacing Metro Ahad s Meta with Ekspresi and renaming Harian Metro s Bintang to Rentak Artis Popular RAP and V Met to Variasi On 16 July Metro Ahad was revamped 2008 On 1 March Abdul Ghafar Ismail was appointed executive editor of Harian Metro Metro Ahad 2009 On 12 April Metro Ahad launched a new pullout titled GIGS Gema Informasi Generasi Semasa The pullout is inserted into Metro Ahad every Sunday On 13 April the cover price of Harian Metro increased to RM1 50 In Sabah and Sarawak the newspaper was sold at RM2 30 The RAP and Variasi pullouts introduced a new nameplate On 1 July Abdul Ghafar Ismail was re designated Deputy Group Editor of Harian Metro On 17 August Datuk Mustapa Omar was appointed Group Editor Harian Metro On 9 October Harian Metro launched a new pullout AYU 2010s Edit 2010 On 3 May Harian Metro was became available in Sabah and Sarawak On 23 May Harian Metro s Sarawak and Sabah edition was officially launched in Kuching The 64 page Sarawak and Sabah edition is priced at RM1 50 each provides readers with coverage of sports education and community 2019 On October Harian Metro was revamped Its weekend entertainment section Bling renamed to RapXtra 2020s Edit 2021 On 25 March Harian Metro celebrates its 30th anniversary See also EditOther Malay language newspapers in Malaysia Berita Harian Kosmo Utusan Malaysia Utusan Borneo a newspaper publication for the state of Sabah and Sarawak Sinar HarianReferences Edit Sidang Pengarang Harian Metro 13 September 2014 Delivering Trust data PDF abcm org my 2015 Delivering Trust data PDF abcm org my 2015 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harian Metro amp oldid 1155232737, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
