Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
English-language newspapers and TV available? Cost?
Newspapers are RM1- RM2.5 depending on the edition, Astro has different packages for TV channels. - Aug 2013
Cable basic packages are 80MYR monthly. The local paper averages 3 MYR. - Aug 2011
Yes, but I don't use them myself, so I don't know the cost. - Mar 2011
Star or Straight Times are the local papers. Cheap. - May 2009
Astro satellite TV is about US$30-40/month with ESPN, HBO, etc. - Mar 2009
The major local english papers are the New Strait Times and the Star. Both are government-influenced. Malaysiakin.com overs news the government-influenced mainstream is not able to print. The Internation Herald Tribune is also highly read, but subject to some censorship.cost is reasonable. - Jul 2008
The International Herald Tribune, local English Newspapers, and loads of great TV stations. We watch Lost, Ugly Betty, American Idol and other favorite shows here. CNN, BBC and Aljerza are all available for news. I think it costs about US$40 per month but not sure, as my spouse does all of the bills. - May 2008
