The Star Malaysia
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The latest news from Malaysia's leading English news outlet
- Rating
- 2.8
- 4.1K ratings
- Downloads
- 478K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 8
- 2026 · v6.5.4
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About The Star Malaysia
Get access to The Star's award-winning journalism with features like:
- Breaking news alerts: Stay up-to-date with the important stories of the day
- Bookmarks: Save articles and read them later at your leisure
- News-in-audio: Hear the top story summaries at the tap of a button
- Personal navigation menu: Customise your navigation with your preferred sections
- Dark mode: Switch to a darker interface that's easier on the eyes and saves on your battery consumption
The Star app is free to download, and all users can access a limited number of articles per month. Subscribers get unlimited access to all content on the app as well as on TheStar.com.my.
Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card or payment provider through your Google Play account. Subscriptions are offered at MYR9.90 per month, and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime by going to your Google Play account Subscription settings and click or tap "Cancel subscription". The Free Trial and Introductory Offer may only be claimed once. Any unused portion will be forfeited when you subscribe.
Terms of Use: https://www.thestar.com.my/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://www.thestar.com.my/privacy/
Have questions, concerns, or feedback? Write to us via the in-app feedback form (Profile > Feedback) or contact The Star Customer Service at 1 300 88 7827 or email [email protected].
What’s new
Version 6.5.4 · Updated October 8, 2026
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User reviews
My malaysia👌
The login process has been fixed and the font has been reduced contrast to reduce eye strain.
Good
NADEEMJOHN
A ardent fan of the Star 4 the past 20 yrs coz the bulletin is compact n up to date. My favourite column is - Star sports.
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