New Straits Times Digital — Free Service Overview
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Updated: May 2026
About New Straits Times Digital
What is New Straits Times?
New Straits Times is operated by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and founded in 1845. The business operates as subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (Bursa Malaysia: 4502); Southeast Asia's oldest continuously published English newspaper. Competing with regional and global digital-news subscriptions, the product is sized for Malaysia customers as well as the broader regional market its parent serves.
Quick facts
- Operator: The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Founded: 1845
- Ownership / status: subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (Bursa Malaysia: 4502); Southeast Asia's oldest continuously published English newspaper
- Entry price anchor: RM 9.90/month for NST Extra digital
- 2025-2026 product update: 2025-2026 NST continues its digital subscription push under Media Prima, with NST Extra the premium paywall layer alongside ad-supported free access
Why people subscribe to New Straits Times
New Straits Times's subscriber base sticks around for a mix of catalog breadth, ecosystem lock-in, and the local-market specificity that The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad brings to the offering.
Local-market fit
Because The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad is anchored in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, New Straits Times is built around the linguistic, regulatory, and payment-rail realities of its primary footprint. That makes it materially easier to use than a globalized rival for the market it serves.
Specific named features
Subscribers most commonly call out the following capabilities:
- English-language Malaysian news
- Business Times integration
- Politics, sports, lifestyle desks
- ePaper digital replica
- Mobile and web apps
- Long-form investigative features
A concrete 2025-2026 update
2025-2026 NST continues its digital subscription push under Media Prima, with NST Extra the premium paywall layer alongside ad-supported free access This is the single most visible product change since New Straits Times was last covered in mainstream press, and it is the main reason new subscribers are signing up in 2025-2026.
Pricing and plans
New Straits Times's pricing anchors at RM 9.90/month for NST Extra digital. The tier ladder published by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad is summarized below; final prices vary by country, promotional period, and bundling.
| Tier | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free with ads | listed by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad | see vendor pricing page |
| NST Extra RM 9.90/mo | listed by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad | see vendor pricing page |
| Print + Digital bundle | listed by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad | see vendor pricing page |
Free trial and refund policy
Refund and trial terms are set by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad and surface inside the signup flow. Subger does not act as a reseller; for current refund terms, consult the operator's published terms of service.
What the anchor price gets you
At RM 9.90/month for NST Extra digital, subscribers get the entry tier's allowance of New Straits Times's catalog and feature set. Higher tiers unlock the deeper benefits enumerated above.
Editorial scope and bylines
Competing with regional and global digital-news subscriptions, New Straits Times differentiates on the specific feature mix listed above. The product is not trying to be a global generalist; it is sized for a specific market and audience.
Strengths
- Deep local-market integration in Malaysia
- Specific named features above (not generic 'feature breadth' marketing)
- Active 2025-2026 product investment per 2025-2026 NST continues its digital subscription push under Media Prima, with NST Extra the premium paywall layer alongs
Trade-offs to weigh
- Smaller catalog or footprint than the global category leaders
- Pricing and availability vary outside Malaysia
- Customer support is mostly in the local language
Platforms and device support
New Straits Times is published by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad across the standard consumer device matrix.
Mobile and web
iOS and Android apps plus a web product are the primary entry points. The web flow at the operator's main domain is typically the cleanest path for first-time signup.
Smart TV, console, and out-of-home
Where the product type warrants it (streaming, music, kids' content), New Straits Times ships Smart TV apps for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, and Apple TV, plus Chromecast and AirPlay casting.
Operator and corporate context
The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (Bursa Malaysia: 4502); Southeast Asia's oldest continuously published English newspaper. The corporate parent matters because product investment, content licensing, and regulatory exposure all flow through it.
Corporate parent
subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (Bursa Malaysia: 4502); Southeast Asia's oldest continuously published English newspaper. This shapes how aggressively New Straits Times can fund new product, sign content deals, and underwrite regional expansion.
Regulatory footprint
Operating from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, New Straits Times is bound by the applicable consumer-protection, data-protection, and sector-specific regulations of its home jurisdiction. Subscribers outside that jurisdiction may have different rights and remedies.
Who is New Straits Times a good fit for?
Best fit
Subscribers in or close to Malaysia who value the specific features listed above and want a product built for their language and payment rails.
Less obvious fit
Out-of-region users who specifically want the New Straits Times catalog or feature set. Travel and VPN can complicate access; check The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad's terms.
Not the right fit
Users who need a globally consistent product available in every market. The global category leaders are a better choice there.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns and operates New Straits Times?
New Straits Times is operated by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ownership status is: subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (Bursa Malaysia: 4502); Southeast Asia's oldest continuously published English newspaper.
When was New Straits Times founded?
- The product has been on the market for over 181 years.
How much does New Straits Times cost?
The entry anchor is RM 9.90/month for NST Extra digital. The full tier ladder is published by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad; see the pricing section above.
Is New Straits Times available outside Malaysia?
Availability outside the home market depends on licensing and regulatory permissions set by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad. Some products are geo-restricted.
What's new in 2025-2026?
2025-2026 NST continues its digital subscription push under Media Prima, with NST Extra the premium paywall layer alongside ad-supported free access
How does New Straits Times compare with the global category leaders?
Competing with regional and global digital-news subscriptions. New Straits Times differentiates on local-market fit, specific feature mix, and direct ownership by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad.
Does New Straits Times offer a free trial?
Trial and refund terms are set by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad inside the product signup flow. Subger does not act as a reseller.
How do I cancel my New Straits Times subscription?
Cancel through your account settings inside the New Straits Times app or web product, per The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad's standard cancellation flow. Subger publishes step-by-step cancel guides where the operator allows them.
What devices does New Straits Times support?
iOS, Android, and the operator's web product as the primary entry points, with Smart TV/console support where the product type warrants it.
Is New Straits Times regulated?
As a The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad product operating out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, New Straits Times is bound by the consumer-protection and data-protection regulations of its home jurisdiction.
How to get started with New Straits Times
Sign up directly through The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad's product. The web product is typically the easiest first-time signup path; mobile in-app purchases are also supported for most consumer SKUs.
Recommended next steps
- Confirm regional availability for your market. New Straits Times is published by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad primarily for the Malaysia market and adjacent regions.
- Review the published tier ladder against your actual usage. The RM 9.90/month for NST Extra digital entry anchor is the right starting point unless you specifically need premium-tier features.
- Start at the entry tier and upgrade only if you hit a real limit. Most subscribers find the entry tier sufficient for the first 30-90 days of use.
- Track renewals using Subger's renewal tracker so you do not get caught by silent price increases at renewal time.
- If you need to cancel, follow the operator's published flow inside the New Straits Times account settings. Subger documents the published flow for the services we cover.
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Pricing
| Regional pricing | Digital Monthly |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇾MalaysiaMYR | MYR 9.90≈ $2.52 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
Sources
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