Sinar Harian's 'Nasib Budak Flat' wins prestigious Kajai Award as newspaper marks 20th anniversary
The winning report was produced by Sinar Harian national desk journalist Nurul Hidayah Hamid.
SHAH ALAM – Sinar Harian receives a special 20th anniversary gift after its special report, 'Nasib Budak Flat' (The Plight of Flat Children), won the prestigious Kajai Award, the top honour at the Malaysian Journalism Awards-MPI Petronas 2025.
The award marks a significant milestone for the newspaper, which is celebrating two decades of delivering news and impactful journalism this month.
The winning report was produced by Sinar Harian national desk journalist Nurul Hidayah Hamid, who took home the Kajai Award, the competition's top prize.
She received RM30,000 in cash, a certificate and a trophy. The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the awards ceremony.
The Kajai Award is regarded as the highest recognition in Malaysian journalism and honours outstanding reporting that demonstrates excellence, public interest and significant social impact.
The latest achievement adds to Sinar Harian's long-standing commitment to championing people-centred journalism, coinciding with the newspaper's 20th anniversary milestone.
Since its establishment in July 2006, Sinar Harian has built a reputation for delivering balanced, credible and community-focused reporting, while consistently highlighting issues that matter to Malaysians from all walks of life.
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