I won’t go deep into the reasons why a one time high-circulating newspaper like the Utusan Malaysia ended up the way it did. Utusan Malaysia, more than Kosmo!, had chronicled the nation’s history. It is hoped that the new owners of Utusan and Kosmo! But they need a new business model with a strong foundation grounded on serious, balanced and ethical journalism. For the time being, Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo!, like Manchester United, whose track record and history are well documented and much loved, will retreat into the backwaters to lick their wounds and wounded pride.

Source: New Strait Times October 12, 2019 16:18 UTC