KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group (SMG) group chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt has been reappointed honorary secretary of the Malaysian Newspaper Publishers’ Association (MNPA) for the 2026-2028 term.
Chan will continue overseeing the association’s governance, administration and strategic initiatives, MNPA said in a statement.
The reappointment follows the association’s 53rd annual general meeting, where New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd chief operating officer Luqman Adrine Ja’afar was also reappointed chairman.
Nanyang Group group chief executive officer Liew Sam Ngan was reappointed honorary treasurer, continuing to oversee the association’s financial management and governance.
Luqman said the association’s focus for the new term would be on strengthening the collective voice of Malaysian publishers and adapting to challenges in the modern media era.
“Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that trustworthy and impactful journalism continues to thrive in Malaysia,” he said.
MNPA said the reappointments reflect confidence in the office bearers’ leadership as the association navigates an evolving media landscape.
Established in 1971, MNPA represents most mainstream newspaper publishers in Peninsular and East Malaysia, including the New Straits Times, The Star, The Sun, The Edge, Berita Harian, Sinar Harian, Sin Chew Daily, China Press, Nanyang Siang Pau, See Hua Daily News, United Daily News and Makkal Osai.
