Journalism in Malaysia sits at an interesting crossroads in 2026 — traditional print is shrinking, but digital media, video journalism, and data journalism roles are growing fast. Most working journalists in Malaysia hold a degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Communication from institutions like UiTM (which has one of the largest mass comm faculties in the country), UM, USM, or UITM Shah Alam. Private colleges like Taylor's, HELP, and Sunway also offer strong communication programmes. That said, the field is unusual — a significant number of practising journalists entered through side doors: economics graduates covering business news, science graduates moving into science journalism, or political science graduates writing for online portals like Malaysiakini and The Vibes. After graduating, most journalists start as junior reporters or content writers, often doing a formal internship with Bernama, The Star, New Straits Times, Astro Awani, or RTM as part of their studies. Salaries start low — entry-level reporters in Malaysia typically earn RM 2,000–2,800 per month at print houses, while digital media and broadcast can pay slightly more. Senior editors and broadcast journalists at established houses can earn RM 5,000–8,000. MyJourney maps the degree options, the key media employers, and the realistic career progression for this path.
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