Kuala Lampur, July 24 -- Ten years ago, most Malaysians got their news from the morning paper or the evening television bulletin.

Today, millions are more likely to discover breaking news while scrolling through a 60-second TikTok video on their For You Page.

According to the Reuters Institute's Digital News Report, TikTok has become the fastest-growing platform for news consumption worldwide.

Malaysia is not just following this global trend but is emerging as one of its leading examples.

In 2024, around 31 per cent of Malaysians said they used TikTok to access news.

By 2025, that number had surged to 48 per cent, placing Malaysia among the world's highest users of TikTok for news alongside Thailand.

Globally, the Reuters Institute ...