Media Prima Bhd
| Primary URL | Location | Industry | www[.]mediaprima[.]com[.]my |
Country
Malaysia
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Communications
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Profile
Media Prima Bhd is a Malaysian media conglomerate that operates across television broadcasting, radio, publishing and digital media platforms. The company produces and distributes a variety of content including news, entertainment, infotainment and advertising services for audiences primarily in Malaysia, with its digital extensions reaching regional and international viewers. It owns and manages several free‑to‑air television stations such as TV3, NTV7, 8TV and TV9, as well as radio networks including Hot FM, Fly FM and One FM. In the print sector, Media Prima Bhd controls major national newspapers like the New Straits Times, Berita Harian and Harian Metro, alongside their online portals. The group also engages in content creation through its production studios and provides digital advertising solutions via its online properties. Its business model integrates traditional media assets with emerging digital channels to deliver multimedia experiences to consumers and advertisers.
Headquartered in Malaysia, Media Prima Bhd is a publicly listed company on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad under the ticker MEDIA, indicating an independent ownership structure without a controlling parent entity. The organisation comprises key subsidiaries such as Media Prima Television Sdn Bhd, Media Prima Radio Sdn Bhd and Media Prima Digital Sdn Bhd, which oversee its broadcast, radio and digital operations respectively. Recognised as one of the largest integrated media groups in the country, it maintains a diversified portfolio that spans broadcast, print and online media, allowing cross‑platform content distribution and advertising sales. The company operates under the regulatory framework of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, adhering to content standards and licensing requirements for its television and radio services. Its notable competencies include large‑scale content production, extensive audience reach across multiple media formats and a robust advertising sales network that supports both local and national campaigns. These attributes position Media Prima Bhd as a central player in Malaysia’s media landscape, leveraging its multi‑platform presence to sustain relevance amid evolving consumer habits.
