Print publications
Put your brand in the pages your customers already read and trust. We help businesses in Malaysia advertise in newspapers, magazines and special issue publications, from choosing the right titles and designing the artwork to booking your placements and dealing with the publishers.
Get a free print ad quote ↓- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Special issues
- Advertorials
Where your ad can run
Print, at every level
Print advertising in Malaysia works at every geographic level, from nationwide coverage down to a single town or community.
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Newspapers
Reach readers nationwide, in a specific region or in your local area. With dailies and weeklies in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil, you can speak to each community in its own language.
- National
- Regional
- Local
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Magazines
Reach audiences with a specific niche or specialised interest, from business and lifestyle to motoring, parenting and property. Magazines are kept and passed around, so your ad gets seen more than once.
- Niche
- Lifestyle
- Trade
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Special issues
Special issue publications focus on one narrow topic, such as car buying guides, travel guides or college and university rankings, putting your ad right beside the decision your customer is making.
- Buying guides
- Travel
- Education
Why print
Ads that get read
A trusted, lean-back read
People choose to sit down with a newspaper or magazine, and your ad appears alongside content they already trust. There are no skip buttons or ad blockers, so your message has the time and space to land.
- Precise targetingPick titles by region, language and interest to reach exactly the readers you want.
- Room to explainLarger formats and advertorials give you space to tell the full story of your product or service.
- Timely or long-lastingRun time-sensitive offers in daily papers, or stay in front of readers for weeks in monthly magazines.
Want to reach readers online too?Pair print with digital marketing →
Ad sizes & formats
Find the right fit
Full page
The whole page to yourself for maximum impact. Ideal for launches and big announcements.
Half page
A strong presence at a lower cost than a full page, running across or down the page.
Quarter page
A cost-effective size for regular, ongoing visibility in the titles your customers read.
Strip ad
A banner across the bottom of the page, great for simple messages repeated over several issues.
Advertorial
Paid content in the publication’s editorial style, ideal for explaining a product or service in depth.
Inserts & supplements
Loose flyers or dedicated pull-out sections delivered together with the publication.
Ad dimensions, colour options, positions and rates differ between publications. Tell us what you’d like to run and we’ll get the latest specifications and rates for you.
Why advertise with us
From brief to press
Strategy & selection
We recommend the publications, sections and ad sizes that best match your objectives, audience and budget.
Artwork design
We prepare print-ready artwork that meets each publication’s size and format requirements.
Booking placements
We book your ads on the dates and in the positions you want, and keep track of every deadline.
Publisher relations
We deal with the publishers on your behalf, so you have one point of contact from booking to publication.
Our partners
Print publication partners
Serving clients since 1995, Mega Trend Advertising is accredited with all major print, TV, radio and outdoor media publishers, so we can plan and book across titles for you and keep everything in one place.
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FAQ
Print ads, answered
Quick answers to what clients usually ask before booking a newspaper or magazine ad.
How much does print advertising cost in Malaysia?+
The cost of a newspaper or magazine ad depends on the publication and its readership, the ad size, colour or black and white, the position on the page and the day or issue it runs. Share your budget and goals with us and we’ll come back with options and current rates.
How far in advance should I book?+
It varies by publication. Newspapers can often run an ad within days, while magazines and special issues usually have earlier booking and material deadlines. Booking early gives you a better chance of getting the position you want.
Can you design the ad for me?+
Yes. We prepare print-ready artwork to each publication’s specifications, from strip ads to full pages and advertorials.
Can I reach readers in different languages?+
Yes. Malaysia has newspapers and magazines in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil, and we can recommend the right mix of titles for the communities you want to reach.
Should I combine print with digital advertising?+
Often, yes. Print builds trust and awareness, while digital channels such as Google and Meta ads can retarget readers and drive enquiries. We can plan both together.
Enquiry
Get a free quote
Tell us who you want to reach, your budget and when you’d like your ad to run, and we’ll recommend the right publications, sizes and dates.