KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) recorded a year of strong growth and expanded industry engagement in 2025, marked by a 30 per cent increase in annual revenue and an intensified focus on training, partnerships and institutional relevance.
MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said the year proved to be a turning point for the institute, reflecting both organisational resilience and its continued commitment to remaining relevant in an evolving journalism landscape.
“As 2025 draws to a close, I am filled with gratitude and pride in what the Malaysian Press Institute has accomplished together. This year has truly been a wonderful chapter in our journey — stronger than 2024, and a clear testament of our continued commitment to be relevant,” he said in a post on his social media platform.
Yong credited the progress to the collective efforts of MPI employees, board members, institutional members, media partners and supporters.
Beyond revenue growth, he said the institute delivered a wide range of programmes that benefited both journalists and the wider media industry.
“Over the course of the year, MPI convened mini-forums on journalism with six institutions of higher learning, signed six memoranda of understanding to strengthen training partnerships, conducted 20 training programmes for journalists and non-journalists, and took part in 20 industry-related forums and workshops to enhance MPI’s presence and branding,” he said.
MPI also organised more than half a dozen awards-related events, providing evaluators and judges who upheld high professional standards, while carrying out 53 meet-and-greet sessions with media organisations, corporate bodies, universities, colleges, potential partners and other stakeholders.
“These face-to-face engagements were invaluable in strengthening trust, increasing visibility and opening doors to new collaborations,” he said.
Looking ahead to 2026, Yong said MPI aims to build on the momentum by introducing more structured, curriculum-based training modules, strengthening long-term sustainability and reinforcing the institute’s strategic relevance to its members and the wider industry.
“Together, we will continue to adapt to the changing journalism landscape, guided by innovation, inclusivity and resilience. With continued support, MPI will not only grow — it will thrive. In simple terms, we aim to be even better in 2026,” he added.
