Final Rate Card 2011

Pg: 2 - 6 ■Corporate Profile

The Star & Sunday StarEditions & Distribution

Other Publications

Pg: 7 - 9 ■Online Portals

NetworkOffices

Pg: 10 ■Technical Data

Deadlines

Pg: 11 ■Prime Positions

Pg: 12 & 13 ■Ad Rates - Display

Pg: 14 - 20 ■Ready Reckoner - Display

Pg: 21 ■Ad Rates - Classified

Pg: 22 - 26 ■Ready Reckoner - Classified

Pg: 27 - 31 ■Fixed Positions

Pg: 32 ■Magazines - Galaxie

■ Pg: 33

Magazines - Kuntum

■ Pg: 34

Magazines - Shang Hai

■ Pg: 35

Magazines - Flavours

■ Pg: 36 - 43

Rates - The Star Online/StarJobs

■ Pg: 44

StarSpecials

■ Pg: 45 - 46

Guidelines on Joint Promotions /

Contests

■ Pg: 47 - 50

Terms and Conditions

■ Pg: 51

Colour Separations

Material Requirements

■ Pg: 52

Late Material Submission Charges

CONTENTS

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Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd is the publisher of The Star, Malaysia’s leading English daily. Having started as a regional tabloid in Penang 1971, The Star

spread its wings nationwide in just four years. Due to its increasing popularity, a second printing plant was set up in Kuala Lumpur in 1976. The company then relocated its headquarters to Kuala Lumpur two years later.In 1981, the increasing popularity of the newspaper also meant the workforce continued to grow and with a new press incorporating the latest technology, The Star moved into its own premises located in Petaling Jaya. The Star was the first Malaysian newspaper and third in Asia to establish its presence on the Internet with an online version, The Star Online (www.thestar.com.my), was launched on June 23, 1995 to serve and link Malaysians globally. The website is a popular source of information and is regularly accessed by people worldwide. That same year on November 23, the company achieved yet another milestone when it was listed on the Main Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. In 1999, The Star extended its influence across the region and as a founding member, helped establish Asia News Network (ANN), an alliance of 20 newspapers published in 17 major Asian cities. ANN is a network organised to provide an avenue for mutual cooperation and optimisation in the coverage of major events taking place in the region.In 2000, Star Media Group moved its HQ to a 17-storey office building, Menara Star at Section 16 of Petaling Jaya. In January 2002, a printing plant-Star Media Hub was built in Shah Alam to cope with its increasing circulation. It also set up its’ Star Northern Hub, a 4-storey office and printing plant in Bayan Lepas, Penang. In line with the company’s vision to become a multi-media company, Star Media Group acquired Star RFM in September 2002, which owns the highly popular Chinese radio station, 988, and the hip English radio station, Red FM. Radio audiences surveys have shown that Red FM is currently Malaysia’s fastest growing English radio station, in terms of listenership and advertisers. Star Media Group also acquired a 70% stake in Suria FM, a Bahasa Malaysia radio station, launched on December 30, 2005.The Star introduced its own e-paper on June 1, 2004, one of the first media organisations in the Asian region to generate electronic newspapers, hence increasing its accessibility to a more international audience. The Star took the concept one step further by introducing SMS News alerts, which sends news updates to subscribers. In addition, the podcasting service created, also enables users to download The Star’s audio and video content.

To extend the reach of The Star to a larger audience, 2005 saw the launching of mStar Online, targeted

at the Bahasa Malaysia speaking community. In 2008, Studio V, Star Media Group’s state-of-the-art multimedia hub incorporating print, online, mobile, radio and video at 1Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya was launched. It offers a “virtual” and vibrant venue for readers, listeners, viewers, advertisers and business partners to interact.On August 10, 2009, StarProperty was launched with the objective to become the leading online property portal in Malaysia. Armed with useful features such as the “property tracker,” a large database and user-friendly search engine, StarProperty has what it takes to reach every stakeholder in Malaysia’s property arena. StarProperty is an MSC-status company, wholly owned by Star Publications (M) Bhd.Reaching an even wider audience, Mingguan mStar, a Malay language pullout was launched on February 28, 2010. Rolling out weekly with Sunday Star within the Klang Valley, it targets urban Malays and covers a wide range of issues, exclusive investigative reports and interviews with celebrities. A definite boon for advertisers to further their reach.Metro Sarawak, launched on March 7, 2010, further expands The Star’s brand across the South China Sea, a pullout dedicated to local news with an initial circulation of 10,000 copies.On January 18, 2011, The Star launched its iPad application, the first by a Malaysian media company. The app provides iPad-exclusive content in the form of articles from guest columnists on various topics.The Star Media Group also has a stable of magazines, which includes Galaxie (lifestyle and entertainment), Flavours (food and lifestyle), Kuntum (children’s education) and Shang Hai (Chinese business magazine).The Star has undergone many changes as it continues to grow but one characteristic remains the same – The Star will always report on issues that matter to the people and will always be, The People’s Paper.

CORPORATE PROFILE

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29 DECEMBER

2010 thestar.com.my/lifesty

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HudsonRiver

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SOCIALREVOLUTION

2008

2005

2010

2003

2004

2002Pre-2001

R.AGE

New Year

resolutions >10

MUSIC

Rock The

World 10 >27

The emergenceof socia

l media in the last decade

has changed a whole generat

ion of youth. >2-4

Free tickets

>28

DEATH BELL: BLOOD

Y CAMP

The

people'spaper

Sunday 3October

2010

thestar.com.my/li

festyle

Too youngto be preg

nantMind-blow

ing

fit4life

variety

Cover montage b

y ADZNAM SABRI

Main photo byCHUA KOK HWA / The Sta

r

Aworldof infoHe want

s everyone to sha

re his

love for easily acc

essible

knowledge. >SM4

Sunday 19 Decembe

r 2010

thestar.com.my/h

ealth

AGEINGPIPES >SF5

TOO MANY TABLETS! >SF7

Affordable

medicineWith the tr

affic rules yet

undefined, the ro

ad to making

medicines access

ible for more

people isbumpy in

deed. >SF2

Photos.com

Sunday 12 Decem

ber 2010

thestar.com.my/li

festyle

TIPS ON THE HOUSE >SV5

RAVE FROM THE GRAVE >SV6

Steven Lisberger

’s 1982 film Tron is given a

radical new lease of

life. >SV2

Cover

designby

IDAHRAMLI

R.AGE (every Wednesday) is dedicated to teenagers and university students. It features typical college issues (eg “Why can’t I get a date?”) and covers youthful interests like bands, fashion, shopping and football.

StarMag (every Sunday) offers leisure reading on a broad spectrum of interests. Together with it, comes: Fit 4 Life covers medical developments and health issues. Variety covers stories on celebrities, hot gossips, comics, crosswords, mind teasers and fun activities for children.

Star In.Tech (every Tuesday) focuses on computers and information technology.

Mingguan mStar (every Sunday) is a Malay language paper that covers a wide range of issues of the day and week to exclusive investigative pieces and interviews with popular and even controversial personalities. On a lighter note, it also contains feature articles covering topics from fashion to cooking, the latest gadgets and more.

Printed on woodfree paper, Mingguan mStar is rolled out weekly with Sunday Star.

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Tuesday

11 AUGUST 2009

Tuesday

11 AUGUST 2009 star-techcentral.com

OLYMPUS PEN E-P1

A Pen like no other >4

JOINING FORCES

Intel lets Facebook

users help in research >7

UP AND AWAY1,600 colourful and very imaginative hot-air balloons mark

the start of the The Star In.Tech’s Creative Media Award

2009 art competition for secondary school students >11

�

Push for

govt spending >13

Panasonic shows

off its tough side >3

A webcam that

sharpens videos >2

Blow things up >3

Thepeople'spaper

Saturday 1 January 2011

‘Basil Fawlty’of Bali >10 Hold theadrenalin >24 Far from normal>25

It’s the new year, and time perhaps

to reflect on what’s important in our

lives. We talk to six people. >2

thestar.com.my/lifestyle

See morephotos online:gallery.thestar.com.my

Taking stock,ticktick tick tock

biz.thestar.com.my

Wednesday 5 January 2011

INSIDE>> SEC poser for Facebook equity offer plan >B7

We have alreadyidentified theproducts forIndiaPROTON HOLDINGS BHD GROUPMDDATUK SYED ZAINAL ABIDIN SYEDMOHAMED TAHIR

QUOTE OF THE DAY

>B5Bakunpower talksSarawak Hidro negotiating to sell power from Bakun dam to SEB

By JACK [email protected]: Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhdis in advanced talks with SarawakEnergy Bhd (SEB) to sell the powerfrom the Bakun dam to the state util-ity firm.Sarawak Hidro managing director

Zulkifle Osman said negotiationswould resume around Jan 20, andhopefully, an agreement on the saleand purchase of Bakun power couldbe inked in May or July by the latest.The last round of talks was in

October last year before theimpoundment of the dam, whichwill generate up to 2,400MW whenfully operational.“SEB has done its due diligence onvarious aspects, including the techni-cal and financial aspects of the Bakundam, and is now doing some fine-tuning (on the findings). We have yetto see the report,” he told StarBiz.He said the negotiations had yet

to touch on tariffs for power fromthe Bakun dam.Despite preparations for the saleof the Bakun dam project to theSarawak government, the talks tohammer out the power tariffs will be

ongoing. The value of a power-gen-eration project is often determinedby the level of its tariffsIn September, Sarawak ChiefMinister Tan Sri Abdul TaibMahmudsaid in Kuching that the state gov-

ernment had placed a bid of overRM6bil to buyover theBakunprojectfrom the federal government.Taib had said recently that the

state government was willing toraise its bid for the dam ownership

to RM7bil, from an initial RM6bil, ifthe federal government could offerflexi-payment mode, like providinga lower bridging loan.The federal government agreed tosell the dam to the Sarawak govern-ment three months ago.However, Zulkifle said he did notknow of the progress of negotiationsbetween the two governments.Sarawak Hidro, which is owned

by the FinanceMinistry, is the devel-oper of the dam, which costs morethan RM7bil to build.Zulkifle said with good rainfalls inthe interiors (which is at the max-imium level based on the averagetaken in the past 10 years), thewaterlevel at the reservoir had risen to158m since the impoundment start-ed less than three months ago.He said wet testing on the first

turbine, which could produce300MW, was expected to be carriedout in April when the water levelreaches between 185m and 190m.To achieve that level, he said, a

good pattern of rainfall should con-tinue as the water level would berising at a slower pace from now ondue to the larger surface area that itneeds to cover.

The area to be flooded covers 690sq km, which is about the size ofSingapore. Earlier prediction had putthe entire flooding process at up totwo years.Zulkifle said SarawakHidro,whichwas reported to have assembledsome 150 ecological experts world-wide to monitor the massive flood-ing exercise, had not encounteredany technical problems.“Wet testing will take at least onemonth, with pre-commissioning (ofthe first of the eight turbines) inMay. The damwill be operational (toproduce power) by July,” he added.Zulkifle said Bakun power would

be supplied to energy-intensiveindustries like aluminium smeltersand steel mills to be set up in theSamalaju Industrial Park in BintuluDivisionwithin theSarawakCorridorof Renewable Energy.The basic infrastructure of thepark is now under development.Zulkifle said he hoped the SEB

power substation in Similajauwouldbe ready by July. A joint-venturecompanybetweenChina’sSinohydroCorp and Naim Holdings Bhd isbuilding the RM209mil Bakun-Similajau transmission system.

Sarawak Land Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr James Masing

(right) and Zulkifle Osman during a recent visit to the Bakun

impoundment area in central Sarawak.

Bursa onbullish sentiment boosted byUSdata

By LEE KIAN [email protected] JAYA: The FTSE BursaMalaysia KLCI hit a new high yester-day, closing 18.47 points higher at1,551.89, on high volume and posi-tive investor sentiment.Trading volume swelled to overtwo billion shares as investors werecheered by encouraging data fromthe United States and regional mar-kets buoyed by rising liquidity.After a long absence, Malaysia is

also back on the radar screen ofmany international houses.HwangDBS

InvestmentManagement Bhd head of equitiesGan Eng Peng noted that last month,manufacturing in the United Statesgrew at its fastest clip in sevenmonths, sending US stocks to two-year highs.“Investors’ reaction was support-ed by encouraging data from theUnited States that suggested theeconomy is improving. Stocks in theUnited States did well on the firstday of trading for the year, andinvestors call it the ‘January barom-eter’,” he told StarBiz.Data released in theUSonMondayindicated that the manufacturingsector grew in December at its fast-est pace in seven months, reinforc-ing recovery signs.Gan said foreign investors wereincreasingly confident about invest-ing in countries like Malaysia.

“For the first time in many years,international research houses haverecommended Malaysia as a stockmarket investment destination overand above many other markets inAsia Pacific .“If you take this in the contextwhere foreign ownership of stocksremains near historic lows, therecould be a lot more buying activity,going forward,” Gan said.Among the top gainers yesterdaywere British American Tobacco (M)Bhd which rose 60 sen to RM46.40;SimeDarbyBhd(+51sentoRM9.46);Nestle (M) Bhd (+42 sen to RM43.84)and Ekovest Bhd (+ 37 sen toRM2.74).Among regional bourses, the

Nikkei 225 rose 169.18 points to10398.10; Hang Seng Index (+232.43

points to23668.48) andStraits Times(+14.52 points to 3250.29).Gan said the multiple catalysts

announced under the EconomicTransformation Plan (ETP) andBudget 2011 would essentially ben-efit key stock market sectors likeconstruction, building materials andproperty.The ETP, if successfully imple-

mented, would help to sustain themomentum.An analyst from a local invest-

ment bank said the gains yesterdayon the local bourse was in line withperformance of the regional marketswith positive news flow from theexpected elections in Malaysia.He said the current resistance

level was between 1,560 and 1,570points while support is between1,505 and 1,500 points.FortressCapitalAssetManagementchief executive officer Thomas Yongsaid the rally in the stock marketwas not only in Malaysia but across

regional markets where there was alot of liquidity.“Bond yields are currently verylow and it is also expensive to investin bonds. Thus, equities continue tobe the preferred instrument at thispoint of time.“It is not surprising that the mar-ket is going up but it has to do withmore than just the expected elec-tions this year,” Yong said.Investors are moving back intotheir positions in the market aftereasing off in the last one month andthey are accumulating stocks again.“Foreign money has been coming

in since middle of last year but it isnot really huge in terms of largeinflows. Certainly, there has beenforeign buying but it is more fromlocal investors,” Yong said, addingthat commodities-related stockswere favoured by these funds.It is not easy to judge whether the

stock market momentum is sustain-able but Yong believes it will sustainin the short term. However, themar-ket is expected to be fairly volatilethis year.On the market risks, Yong pointed

out that interest rateswere expectedto rise later this year and this couldaffect sentiment.“Investors expect to see between15% and 20% growth in corporateearnings in Asia this year. If thegrowth is not seen in the comingmonths, market confidence may beaffected,” Yong said.

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1275.75

1551.89

A monitor showing the current exchange rate between yen and US

dollar (top) and the current Nikkei average index (bottom) at a foreign

exchange trading company in Tokyo yesterday. Japan’s Nikkei average

hit a 7½-month high. — Reuters

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY 2011http://thestar.com.my/metro/central

CENTRAL

Illegal presenceForeigners are making their presence felt in Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur, as

they patronise food stalls operated by their countrymen. >M3

BriskbusinessA Bangladeshibusy attendingto customers ata food stall inJalan Alor, KualaLumpur.– The Star

Students from Bangsarscouting for life skills >16

TOMORROW: Canineadoption drive

IJM LAND ANDMRCBMERGER CALLED OFF >StarBiz

DEITY GOESMISSINGThieves who stole a statuefrom a temple in Penanghave been advised not tokeep it > N16

Heroesall of ’emRapturous welcome for football team

PETALING JAYA: The national football

team returned from their triumphant AFF

Suzuki Cup campaign to a rapturous wel-

come by thousands of ecstatic fans at the

KL International Airport in Sepang.

The roar was deafening asthe fans

surged forward cheering and chanting

the names of their favourite players.

In other developments yesterday:

> Prime Minister Datuk SeriNajib Tun

Razak wants Malaysians to back national

sports teams at all times and not only

when they win;> The Government has c

alled on

employers to pay their employees public

holiday rates if they work today.

> SEE PAGES 2, 3 and StarSport

Siblingmight andendurance>N12

NATIONEx-presidentguiltyof rape>W37

WORLDLifelineforAncelotti>S65

SPORT

Friday31 December

2010No. 18776

(PP1641/03/2011)(029152)

Peninsula RM1.20Sabah RM1.80Sarawak RM1.20

web:thestar.com.mymobile:thestarmobile.com

Victorious return: Striker Safee Sali (above) being swar

med by fans of the nationalfootball

team upon their arrival at the KL International Airport in Sepa

ng yesterday. Later, the AFFSuzuki Cup

champions (left) posed for photographers with the covet

ed trophy. — AZHAR MAHFOF / The Star

017088520.jpg

NATION

National football

jersey a bestseller

>N20

WORLD

Bird flu outbreak

in S. Korea

>28

Man rams

car into

roadblock

>N16

People’s

party: Th

e bigcrow

d atthe E

splanade

in Penang

cheering

for the c

ountdow

n tothe N

ew Yearto be

gin.Thou

sands of

revellers

gathered

at hotspo

ts last ni

ght to bid

farewell to

2010and

usher in 2

011. Repor

ts onPage

s 2-14 —

K.T.GOH

/ TheStar

In your ha

nds

Power to

build

nation is

withthe

people, sa

ys Najib

KUALA LUMPUR:Malaysians m

ust fulfiltheir

responsibi

lity in building a b

etterfutur

e forthe

coming ge

nerations

and placethe c

ountry in

its

rightful p

osition, sa

id Datuk

SeriNajib

Tun

Razak.

“Let’s not

be satisfie

d and jus

t sitback

to be

merecritic

s. Let’s m

oulda bet

ter future

for the

coming ge

nerations

.

“Thepower to

buildlies i

n thehand

s ofthe

people. Fu

lfil this respon

sibility as

bestas yo

u

can,”said

the Prime

Ministerin his 201

1 New

Yearmess

age.

Najibreminded

the presen

t generation not to

gamble a

waythe future

of the com

ing genera-

tionsby m

akingwron

g decision

s, stressin

g that

theGovernment’s p

lansandp

rogramme

swould

not be suc

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support and co

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eration of the

people.

PP1641/03/2011

(No. 18777)

(029152)

Peninsula RM1.50

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Saturday

1 JANUARY

2011

Don’t

miss your 64-page

StarBizWeek

special today!Don’t Don’t

> TURN TO PAGE 2

THE STAR,MONDAY 3 JANUARY 2011

thestar.com.my/sports

TOMORROW>>

English Premier Lea

gue

– Man United vs Sto

ke

TENNIS

Maria still hungry

for glory >S47

World number one Lee Chong

Wei’s backis agains

t the wall.

Torn betweencoach Misbun

Sidek and paymaster the

Badminton Association of

Malaysia (BAM), Chong

Wei

said yesterday he wou

ld follow

his mentor. With Misbun having

tenderedhis resign

ation, Chong

Wei now hopes tosee the B

AM

find a way topersuade

his coach

to stay inhis post.

>S54

I’ll followyou

Aston Villa’s Ashley You

ng celebrates aft

er scoring agains

t Chelsea during

their English Premier

League match

at Stamford Bridg

e yesterday. The m

atch ended ina 3-3 draw. >S

50

RESULTS

CHELSEA3 ASTONVILLA

3

BIRMINGHAM0 ARSENAL

3

LIVERPOOL 2 BOLTON

1

MAN CITY1 BLACKPO

OL 0

STOKE2 EVERTON

0

SUNDERLAND 3 BLACKBU

RN 0

TOTTENHAM 1 FULHAM

0

WEST HAM2 WOLVES

0

WEST BROM1 MAN UTD

2

It will flow, Rooney

Manchester United m

anager Alex

Fergusonhas back

ed Wayne Rooney

to go on agoalscori

ng run after the

striker began 2011

by endinghis

barren spell.

S48

Gunnersin right mood

Arsene Wenger rar

ely manages

to leave St Andrew

s in good

humour but Arsena

l’s 3-0 win over

Birmingham has put h

im in the mood

for moresuccess a

gainst fellow

title contenders M

anchester City on

Wednesday.

S49

Dramatic

finish

Monday3 JANUARY

2011thestar.com.my/lifestyle

TRENDS

Retro charm>10

FOOD

Cooking toolswe love >6

The Way Back >17

Shooting starPhotographer J

effry Lim’s love

for travelling has enabled him

to capture magic moments in

exotic lands. >2

JIM STURGESS

NATION

Liu told to

explain comment

>N8

WORLD

Strike ends, Spai

n

resumes flights

>W43

SPORT

Malaysia escape

with lucky draw

>S63

Water warning

Sultan: Impasse ma

y cause Selangor t

aps to run dry

By WONG CHUN WAI and LOONGMENG YEE

newsdesk@thestar.

com.my

PETALING JAYA: Th

e Sultanof Selang

or has warned

of an imminent w

ater crisis if the s

tand-offbetween

the Federal and S

elangor governme

nts overan inter-

state rawwater tra

nsfer project is no

t resolved fast.

Sultan Sharafuddin

Idris Shah voiced

his disappoint-

ment that the issu

e had been politi

cised, adding tha

t

he did not want

the people of Sela

ngor to be the big

-

gest losers should

the tapsrun dry.

The Tuanku also w

arned ofserious e

conomicconse-

quencesif frustra

ted investors clos

e their plants and

pull out from the

country if their fa

ctories are hit with

constantwater cu

ts or rationing ex

ercises.

“The issue is lo

ng overdue. Ge

t the deadlock

resolved,” said th

e Sultanin an inte

rview with The St

ar

in conjunction wit

h his 65th birthda

y next week.

5 DECEMBER 2010

PP3057/03/20

11

(No. 18751)

(029304)

Peninsula RM1.50

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»I fearSelango

r

will haveto pay a

heavy price for

the folly in

future«

SULTANSHARAF

UDDIN

IDRIS SHAH

EXCLUSIVE

End of the road

Policemen inspectin

g the overturned

car driven by one o

f the three

suspectswho kidn

apped a22-year-

old college stude

nt on Wednesday.

The vehicle overt

urned inRawang

yesterday when the susp

ects, who

had collected RM

35,000in ransom,

attempted to mak

e a U-turn while

being pursued by

police.

> TURN TO PAGE 4

Comerainorshine >N13

The Star and Sunday Star have evolved over the years in its efforts to maintain its position as the leading English daily in Malaysia. Star Publications has made substantial investments in these past few years to upgrade its printing capabilities. With the introduction of state-of-the-art printing facilities in July 2005, The Star is now able to offer more colour pages as well as creative options.

The Star comprises the Main Paper, StarBiz/ StarBizWeek and StarTwo / StarWeekender. The Main Paper covers the latest in both local, international as well as sporting news, while StarBiz / StarBizWeek offers a comprehensive coverage of business developments, market trends, financial reports and updates in the stock market. StarTwo / StarWeekender features lifestyle, entertainment, health, parenting, social etiquette, environment, fashion and many more interesting reads.

StarMetro published from Mondays to Saturdays, in Central, North, South & East and Sarawak editions, focuses on community-based stories as well as happenings in the respective regions. StarMetro Central covers Selangor, KL and Seremban; StarMetro North covers Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan (except Gua Musang) and parts of Perak (Ipoh, Sitiawan, Kampar and Tapah) and parts of Terengganu (K. Terengganu, Jerteh, Kampong Raja); StarMetro South & East covers Johor, Malacca, N. Sembilan (except Seremban), Pahang, parts of Kelantan (Gua Musang), parts of Perak (Teluk Intan, Bidor, Sungkai, Slim River & Tanjung Malim), parts of Terengganu (Dungun, Kerteh, Cukai) & Sabah and StarMetro

Sarawak covers Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Bintulu & other parts of Sarawak. (Refer to the map on page 5 for a visual of the editions).

THE STAR & SUNDAY STAR

BizWeekNEWS

ANALYSIS COMM

ENT

biz.thestar.com

.my

Saturday1 Januar

y 2011

Prominent local

and foreign columnis

ts, and our writer

s

providesome ins

ights tonavigate

the NewYear

n SubangMP Sivar

asa Rasiah answer

s your 10question

s n Up close with GR

I chairmanMervyn

Eldred KingK.M. Lee

: Pre-Lunar New

Year rally on the

cards

Tough conditions

ahead for steel p

layers

New lifefor arbit

ration

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StarBizWeek, published every Saturday, carries scoops on market developments and issues affecting the Malaysian business fraternity. The focus includes entities in Bursa Malaysia, as well as “hidden jewels” among new start-ups.

Other offerings include:

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WEDNESDAY 5 JAN

UARY 2011

Tel> 03 7966 8388 Fax> 03 7955 3355

Qualityeducatio

n in

Britain>p16

Top in the

world>p8

AIMINGHIGHER

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GU IDEStarSpeci

alOTHERS StarSpecials are supplements made specifically for advertisers. Carrying different themes like Women’s World, Education Guide, Homes, Parenting, Dining Out and many more, most clients will find at least one or two pullouts that suit their nature of business.Put an ad here and the StarSpecial team of writers will get to work and write a flattering piece on your product or service. StarSpecial clients have often times reported great branding awareness and response after an advertisement placement.

The

people'spaper

Every first Sunda

y

of the month

Clive OwenThe brooding actor

on his latest role

as a fragrance

ambassador. CV17

Looksthrillto

In a close encounter in Paris,

model Hilary Rhoda proved

to be every bit as stunning

as her pictures. CV12-13

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of EstéeLauder

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MBER 2010

Tel> 03 7966 8388 Fax> 03 7955 3355

Ridpest:

Watch out

for termites

> p35

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Play protected

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Every second Sunday, look forward to StarGolf where you get info on the best golf courses in the world, golfing trends, basic golf tips and the latest ins and outs of golf superstars.

StarMotoring will fill your fourth Sunday of the month just right, with the latest automobile launches and features in the market as well as worldwide trends in the automotive industry.

For fashion exposē, Clove, is a fun read published every first Sunday of the month. Covering beauty, fashion, lifestyle and everything lovely, this pullout targets females predominantly and is an excellent avenue for clients who want magazine-type of exposure

in a newspaper. With the growing importance of male beauty, Clove

Man, packaged together with the pullout is a compulsory fashion guide for the modern man of today. It features fashion, services and products geared for men and caters to the growing interest in the male fashion industry.

Homeowners will find the Homes Sunday StarSpecial an indispensable pullout that sheds light on every corner of your little castle. Out on the third Sunday of the month, Homes Sunday Star Special is an ideal marketing platform for those who wish to get the word out on versatile home improvement ideas

and products.This popular pullout helps all clients within the home

industry, from flooring to pest control. Whether you are a major player or a new player, this pullout is a must to get the word out on your business.

Also on the fourth Sunday of the month is the Home & Living StarSpecial. It is a complete home improvement guide that takes readers to ultimate home bliss, where everything ranging from flooring material to the latest food detoxifier and pest control gadgets are there with just a flip of the page.

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Sunday Metro Introduced in May 2007 for readers who enjoy reading on local affairs. Published nationwide, it covers, especially, exciting explorations on food, shopping and places of interest, catering to the intrinsic Malaysian nature of scouting far and wide for good food and worthy bargains.

StarEducation (Every Sunday) is popular among students and parents as it carries articles on the education scene in Malaysia.

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Monthly sections include:


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StarMetro North – Covers Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan (except Gua Musang) and parts of Perak(Mon - Sat) (Ipoh, Sitiawan, Kampar and Tapah) and parts of Terengganu (K. Terengganu, Jerteh, Kampong Raja)

StarMetro South & East – Covers Johor, Malacca, N. Sembilan (except Seremban), Pahang, parts of Kelantan (Mon - Sat) (Gua Musang), parts of Perak (Teluk Intan, Bidor, Sungkai, Slim River & Tanjung Malim), parts of Terengganu (Dungun, Kerteh, Cukai) & Sabah

StarMetro Central – Covers the whole of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban and Port Dickson (Mon - Sat)

StarMetro Sarawak – Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Bintulu & other parts of Sarawak (Mon - Sat)

Star Sunday Metro – Nationwide

Distribution & Edition

Readership of The Star and Sunday Star

DAILY SUNDAY

The Star / Sunday Star 970,000 993,000

The Star Metro Central 681,000 N/A

Source: Nielsen Media Index (July ‘09 - June ‘10)

Circulation of The Star and Sunday Star

The Star / Sunday Star 286,409 295,552

The Star Metro Central 188,166 N/A

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations (Malaysia) (1st July 2009 - 30th June 2010)

National – Covers East & West Malaysia.


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An educational monthly magazine in Bahasa Malaysia for children aged 6-12, with fun and stimulating activities, puzzles, exercises, exam tips and articles on current affairs and general knowledge.

Circulation Base Guarantee : 100,000(Kuntum was first published in February 1980)

As the leading Chinese Business Magazine in Malaysia, Shang Hai is commonly regarded as the most authoritative Chinese language monthly business magazine that keeps you in touch with the business world. Comprising comprehensive coverage of corporate developments, finance, trade, IT, unit trusts, market trends, listings, stocks, property, management, motoring, leisure and more. It is well read by many businessmen and executives in local enterprises.

Circulation Base Guarantee : 20,000(Shang Hai was first published in March 1979)

A bi-monthly food and lifestyle magazine targeting foodies and avid cooks with spot-on features on everything delicious. It’s not just a glossy magazine, but also a good friend in the kitchen, telling you everything you need to know to prepare good food from scratch using honorable methods and means relevant to today’s lifestyle. Strong and well-researched editorials form the backbone of the magazine, coupled with inspiring photography and food styling, bringing readers the best in cooking, entertaining, travel, and dining and wining in Malaysia and around the world, with articles on food trends and culture, interviews with chefs, celebrities, winemakers and cookbook authors, restaurant reviews and reviews of kitchen gadgets, supermarket products and wine and other beverages. For more than 15 years, it has been the food magazine in Malaysia, well-regarded by both public and the F&B industry.

Circulation Base Guarantee : 25,000(Flavours was acquired in July 1995)

A fortnightly English entertainment and lifestyle magazine that’s “Home To The Stars”, which is targeted towards youth and working adults between the ages of 18-26 years. With exclusive celebrity interviews, juicy gossips, fashion and showbiz updates as well as lyrics to the coolest songs, fabulous celebrity posters, fantastic contest prizes, and more.

Circulation Base Guarantee : 50,000 (Galaxie was first published in October 1974)

As one of the country's leading publisher, Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad also publishes the following interesting reads:

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

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www.mstar.com.my

www.clovetwo.com

www.allmalaysia.info

Star Publications has a variety of lifestyle portals that cater to Malaysians in many ways.

Our Home & Property portal features everything you ever wanted to know about the best places to live in Malaysia. Whether you are buying or selling property, we offer the most effective way to go about it. Our lifestyle guide points busy consumers to the best suppliers, while our vast storehouse of information on home financing, renovation, décor, gadgets and security measures offers the perfect environment to highlight your products or services.

The Daily Chilli is the fastest growing news website designed to add sizzle and spice to your life. It delivers interesting news, entertainment, celebrity stories, sports and more. It carries an alternative source of news with hot and spicy content that will keep you entertained.

mStar Online targets urban Malaysians with current news reporting and sizzling entertainment news in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Be spoilt with choices with the latest gossips from around the globe. View local and foreign celebrities snapshots in our photo gallery- all available in the entertainment section. Catch ‘live’ interviews on our video gallery. Voice your opinion in the interactive forum and opinion sections.

TechCentral offers more than a comprehensive guide to the ever-evolving world of information technology. Besides the software and hardware reviews, TechCentral also offers an excellent opportunity for readers to compare the latest products in the market to suit their individual interests in specifications and price. Interactive features at the portal also enable users to share their own personal experiences with the different products and be rewarded.

ParenThots offers information on bringing up your child, niece, nephew or grandkids. We offer everything from pregnancy tips to planning children’s birthday parties. This is your website to share tips, challenges, solutions and experiences in raising the little ones.

Kuali offers a large selection of recipes from various cuisines for all occasions! Visitors can also dig into reviews of popular and new eateries in Malaysia, making this portal a must-visit for food lovers.

Star-Motoring is a one-stop centre for motoring information, meeting the needs of the ever-increasing number of vehicle owners in the country. Here, visitors will find the latest motoring news, information and reviews.

AllMalaysia.info is a comprehensive online guide and gateway to fascinating Malaysia with detailed information on culture and arts, places of interest, accommodation and other essential information about our country. It is a complete online resource for information on Malaysia with easy access via hyperlinks to government agencies and civil organisations that promote social, political, cultural and economic development.

MyStarJob.com is where jobseekers and employees meet. We are a recruitment portal that focuses on creating opportunities as well as striving to provide the best in job-matching and human resource solutions.

CloveTwo (Total Women Online) is the place to head for anything and everything that’s important to a woman. Beauty products, women in career, books, fashion and much more- you’ll find it here.

If entertainment is important to you, steer your attention to this portal. In eCentral.my we have the latest movie and music reviews, news on the movie, music and TV industry and the latest gossip from Hollywood and beyond. The best and latest entertainment news is just a click away.

www.parenthots.com

www.dailychilli.com

www.techcentral.my

www.kuali.com

www.mystarjob.com

www.star-motoring.com

www.ecentral.my

ONLINE PORTALS AVAILABLE

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KUALA LUMPURNo. 17, Lorong Ma’arofBangsar, 59000 Kuala LumpurTel: (03) 2284 2920Fax: (03) 2284 1712

KLANG35, Lebuh TapahBandar Klang, 41400 Klang, SelangorTel: (03) 3344 8978 (03) 3344 0746Fax: (03) 3344 4423

PUTRAJAYAT.01-06, Jalan P9 E/1Precint 9, 62250 W.P. PutrajayaTel: (03) 8889 5512 (03) 8889 5513Fax: (03) 8889 5516

PRAINo. 19A (1st Floor), Jalan Todak 3Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya 13700 Prai Seberang Prai, PenangTel: (04) 398 8316, (04) 398 8318, (04) 398 8550Fax: (04) 398 8546, (04) 398 8551

ALOR STAR936 (1st Floor), Jalan Sultan Badlishah05000 Alor Star, KEDAHTel: (04) 731 0855, (04) 731 1864 Fax: (04) 733 8767

IPOH 8 & 10, Lorong Chung Thye Phin30250 Ipoh, PERAKTel: (05) 253 9269, 253 0402 Fax: (05) 253 9669

KOTA BARUNo. 2864-A, 1st FloorJalan Sultanah Zainab,15000 Kota Bharu,Kelantan Darul NaimTel: (09) 747 8500, (09) 747 9940Fax: (09) 747 8600

KUALA TERENGGANUNo. 137-E (1st Floor)Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin2000, Kuala TerengganuTerengganuTel: 09-7478500Fax: 09-7478600

KUANTAN14, 1st Floor, Jalan Tun Ismail25000 KuantanPahang Darul MakmurTel: (09) 513 1323Fax: (09) 514 6276

SEREMBAN49, Jalan Yam Tuan70000 Seremban, N. SEMBILAN Tel: (06) 762 6984, 761 2992 Fax: (06) 761 2577

MELAKA4-A (1st Floor), Jalan Hang Tuah75300 MELAKATel: (06) 282 1909, 283 6405Fax: (06) 283 5352

MUAR261 Kg Temiang, Jalan Salleh, 84070 MuarTel: (06) 952 9601Fax: (06) 954 9601

JOHOR BARU65 & 65A, Jalan MajuTaman Maju Jaya80400 Johor BaruTel: (07) 331 5666Fax: (07) 333 2435

SABAHLot 9, 1st Floor, Block B Lintas SquareJalan Lintas, Luyang88300 Kota KinabaluTel: (088) 233 380, 234 380Fax: (088) 237 380

KUCHING4th Mezzanine Floor,Block E, Queen's Court, 93350 Kuching, SarawakTel: (082) 457 888Fax: (082) 458 078

PENANG REGIONAL OFFICE & NORTHERN PRINTING PRESSSTAR NORTHERN HUBNo. 202, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, PENANGTel: (04)-647 3388 (General Line) (04)-647 3838 (Advertising) Fax: (04)-644 6995 (Editorial) (04)-647 3355 (Advertising)E-mail: [email protected]

REGIONAL OFFICE, SINGAPORE100 Beach Road, # 22 - 11/12, Shaw Towers, Singapore, 189702.Tel: (02)-6292 7573, 6292 7585Fax: (02)-6297 2474, 6292 9014E-mail: [email protected]

TELEPHONEGeneral : 03-7967 1388Advertising Dept : 03-7966 8388Metro Classified : 03-7967 2020

FACSMILEAdvertising : 03-7955 3355 (General) 03-7955 2458 (The Star Online)Editorial : 03-7955 4039, 03-7955 2544 03-7847 2807 (Bkt. Jelutong)

E-MAIL:Advertising : [email protected] : [email protected] Star ONLINE : http://thestar.com.myThe Star E-PAPER : http://epaper.thestar.com.my

MAIN PRINTING PRESSSTAR MEDIA HUB Lot 2, Jalan Astaka U8/88, Section 8, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Bureaus

Headquarter & Registered OfficeMenara Star 15 Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan MALAYSIA

THE STAR’S NETWORK

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PERAKTeluk Intan:The Anson Store7. Medan Sri IntanJalan Sekolah, Chepa36000 Teluk IntanTel/Fax: 05-622 7129(Contact: Ms Ng Yoon Poh)

KELANTANKota Baru:Super Service Travel AgencyLot 2020, Bt 11/2 Jalan Pengkalan ChepaP.O. Box 56, 15700 Kota BaruH/P: 019-9303 888Tel:09-744 3388, 744 4999Fax:09-744 2999(Contact: Ms Jolene Tan)

Taiping:Tecco Enterprise 102, Jalan Kota34000 Taiping H/P: 012-508 0031Tel: 05-806 6855Fax: 05-806 7718(Contact: Mr Chan Wan Keat)

Kulim:64, Taman Putra09000 KulimH/P: 012-470 5587Tel: 04-490 7685(Contact: Mr PS Nathan)

KEDAHAlor Setar:25, Medan Kota, Jln Pegawai05050 Alor Setar, KedahTel/Fax: 04-7710862H/P: 019-5440862(Contact: En. Mohd Akhir)

JOHORMuar:94, Jln Seri Cempaka 5, Taman Seri Cempaka,Jalan Jonid Dalam, 84000 Muar H/P: 012-699 1543Tel: 06-952 3220 Fax: 06-952 3220Email: [email protected](Contact: Mr Anthony Joseph)

TERENGGANUKuala Terengganu:Chris Pat Agency173, Jalan Kampung Cina20100 Kuala TerengganuTel: 09-622 8433,H/P: 019-983 5755Fax : 09-622 3444Email: [email protected] [email protected](Contact: Mr Chris Lau)

Batu Pahat:B.P. Vision Mgt Services 76-A, 1st Floor, Jalan Dato’ Syed Esa, Taman Pantai, 83000 Batu Pahat H/P: 012-759 3433Tel: 07-431 6561Fax: 07-432 9561Email: [email protected](Contact: Mr Michael Loh)

NEGERI SEMBILANFor clients out ofSeremban ie Port DicksonSuite 2/7, 2nd FlrLucky Plaza,Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee70000 SerembanTel : 06-761 5195Fax: 06-761 3195 / 06-763 2358H/P: 019-660 9742(Contact: Mr. Philip Aloysius)

Advertising Sales Agents

International Media Representatives

ENGLANDPublicitas LtdGordon House10 Greencoat PlaceLondon SWIP 1PHTel: +44 (0) 20 7592 8300Fax: +44 (0) 20 7592 8301E-mail: [email protected](Contact: Mr Anthony Turner)

AUSTRALIAPublicitas Australia Pty LtdLevel 9, 215-217 Clarence Street,Sydney NSW Australia 2000Tel: +61 (2) 8298 9317Fax: +61 (2) 9252 2022E-mail: [email protected](Contact: Mr Charlton D'Silva)

UAEBSA Consultants540-D Office Tower Al Ghurair CityP.O. Box 27632Dubai, U.A.E.Tel: (9714) 228 7708Fax: (9714) 221 2350E-mail: [email protected](Contact: Mr Sabih Ahmad)

CHINAPublicitas (Beijing) Advertising Co., LTDRM 808, 8/F, Tower A, Fulllink Plaza,No. 18 Chaoyangmenwai Avenue,Beijing 100022 ChinaTel: 8610-6588 8155, ext. 663Fax: 8610-6588 3110Mobile: +86 1381 091 0378E-mail: [email protected](Contact: Ms Wendy Lin)

HONG KONGPublicitas Hong Kong Ltd 261F, Two Chinachem Exchange Square,338 King’s Road,North Point,Hong KongTel: 852 2516 1001Fax: 852 2528 3260E-mail: [email protected](Contact: Ms Mariam Wang)

NETWORK / OFFICES

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Deadlines

Technical Data

BOOKING DEADLINESDisplay AdvertisementsFull Colour/Spot Colour : 2 weeks before publication date*Black & White : 5 working days before publication date*

Classified AdvertisementsRecruitment/ Notices/ Other ClassifiedsFull Colour/ Spot Colour : 1 week before publication date*Black & White : 4 working days before publication date*

* Subject to space availability

COPY & COLOUR GUIDE DEADLINESDisplay AdvertisementsFull Colour/Spot Colour : 3 working days before publication dateBlack & White : 3 working days before publication date

Classified AdvertisementsRecruitment/ Notices/ Other ClassifiedsFull Colour/Spot Colour : 3 working days before publication dateBlack & White : 3 working days before publication date

CANCELLATION DEADLINESDisplay AdvertisementsFull Colour/Spot Colour : 12 working days** before publication dateBlack & White : 5 working days** before publication dateBlock Booking : 30 working days** before publication dateBlock bookings refer to any ad. bookings booked at least six months prior to the insertions dates.

Classified AdvertisementsRecruitment & Notices/Other Classifieds: Full Colour/Spot Colour : 7 working days before publication date**Black & White : 3 working days before publication date**

**Before 5pm from day of notice excluding the publication date

Note: In the event of late cancellation, full advertisement cost applies.

FORMAT – Tabloid

TyPE AREA – Full Page : 37cm (h) x 26.1cm (w)

Column Per Page : 8 Columns

*Centrespread : 37cm (h) x 54cm (w)

**Broadsheet : 54cm (h) x 36cm (w)

Column One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Ten** Sixteen*

Width 3cm 6.3cm 9.6cm 12.9cm 16.2cm 19.5cm 22.8cm 26.1cm 36cm 54cm

TECHNICAL DATA & DEADLINES

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Full ColourLOADING

Black & White / Spot Colour

LOADING

1. Main

a) Front Half Right1st Colour / 1st BW

296 col. cm.

50% * 60% *

2nd Colour 45% -

3rd Colour 40% -

4th Colour 35% -

5th Colour 30% -

Other Pages - min 144 col. cm 25% 50%

b) Front Half Left1st FHL / 2nd FHL - min 144 col cm & max 160 cm col# 40% * 50% *

Full Colour - min 144 col. cm 20% -

Black & White - min 72 col. cm - 40%

c) StarBizInside Front Cover (Full Page and Half Page only) 25% 40%

1st Colour Right (Full Page only) 35% -

Front Half Right 25% 40%

Other Pages 15% 30%

d) Back Half / World / SportsWorld / Sports Right 20% 35%

Other Pages 15% 25%

2. StarBizWeek (Saturday) - min 72 col cm1st Colour (Right) / Outside Back Cover (Full Page only) 25% -


Front Half 15% 25%

Other Specified Positions 15% 25%

Run-on-pages (ROP) 10% 15%

3. StarTwo / StarMetro / Others (**)1st Colour Right / 1st B&W Right (Full Page only) 30% 50%

2nd Colour Right / 2nd B&W Right (Full Page only) 25% 40%

Outside Back Cover (Met. Central / South East / North / Sarawak) 25% -


Front Half 15% 25%

Other Specified Positions 15% 20%

Run-on-pages (Applicable to StarTwo, StarWeekender, Education & Fit 4 Life) 10% 15%

4. CentrespreadMain 40% -

StarBiz / StarBizWeek 40% 50%

StarTwo / StarMetro / Others (**) 20% 40%

5. All Sections Consecutive / Facing - Right & Left Additonal 10% Additonal 10%

6. Odd SizesAll sections except Main Paper, StarBiz & Sports 50% 50%

Notes :a) * Full loading applies.b) # The booking has to come in as 1st FH Left / 2nd FH Left. The Advertiser cannot specify whether they want 1st FH Left or 2nd FH Left . Pagination is strictly at The Star’s discretion.c) Odd Sizes refer to sizes not specified in the relevant Ready Reckoner.d) Other Specified Positions refer to any request for ads to be anchored in a particular section/page.e) Costing for solus / creative buys are subject to terms & conditions.f) (**) Others refers to StarWeekender, StarMag, Fit 4 Life, Variety , Education, Star Motoring, Star In.Tech, StarGolf, Clove, Sunday Metro, Supplements and all other Pullouts.

PRIME POSITIONS

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BLACK & WHITE

NATIONAL EDITION

Mondays to Sundays 5% discount on base rate will be extended to advertisements booked for

publication days Sundays to Tuesdays

Main Paper RM

ROP **RM

CASUAL 69.00 55.00

2 - 5 insertions * 68.00 54.00

10 insertions 66.00 52.00




Main Paper refers to Front Half and Back Half of Main Paper (including Sundays), StarBiz and StarBizWeek. Loading is applicable for all specified positions.* Utilization period is 2 months for the 2 - 5 insertion rate. Bookings are to be made in one space order; cancellations are not allowed.** Additional 10% discount will be extended to advertisements booked in Sunday Metro.

STARMETRO EDITION

Mondays to Saturdays Sunday10% discount will be extended to advertisements booked for

publication days Mondays to Tuesdays

CentralRM

NorthRM

South & EastRM

SarawakRM

Mingguan mStar

RM

CASUAL 42.00 35.00 20.00 18.00 28.00

2 - 5 insertions * 41.50 34.00 19.00 17.00 27.00

10 insertions 39.50 32.00 17.00 15.50 26.50

18 insertions 38.50 30.00 16.00 14.50 26.00

35 insertions 36.50 27.00 14.00 13.00 24.00

45 insertions 33.00 24.00 13.00 12.00 22.00

For Sunday Metro, please refer to the National ROP rates.* Utilization period is 2 months for the 2- 5 insertion rate. Bookings are to be made in one space order; cancellations are not allowed.

PROCESS COLOUR SURCHARGE

EDITION NationalRM

StarMetro MingguanmStar

RMCentral

RMNorth

RMSouth & East

RMSarawak

RM2 Process Colour * 5,000 3,500 2,900 2,500 2,000 3,000

3 Process colour * 9,000 6,500 5,400 5,000 4,000 5,500

* Includes Black process colour. Creative use of colour is allowed so long as it conforms to the process colour supplied as above

RATES - DISPLAY

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FULL COLOUR

NATIONALEDITION

Sundays to Tuesdays Wednesdays to Saturdays

Main FH/BURM

Main BHRM

ROP RM

Main FH/BURM

Main BHRM

ROP RM

37cm X 8col 39,500 20% off main 27,000 43,000 20% off main 28,300




Main FH/BU refers to Front Half of Main Paper, StarBiz and StarBizWeek.BU is not applicable for Sundays. Loading applies for position specified in Main FH on Sundays. Main BH refers to Back Half of Main Paper (including Sundays). All positions are subject to space availability.Loading is applicable for all specified positions.

STARMETROEDITION

StarMetroSUNDAy METRO* SUNDAy10% discount will be extended to advertisements booked for

publication days Mondays to Tuesdays

CentralRM

NorthRM

South & EastRM

SarawakRM

NationalRM

Mingguan mStar

RM

37cm X 8col 23,500 21,900 13,500 12,850 27,000 18,828

37cm X 4col 17,300 16,700 10,500 10,200 19,300 14,628

20cm X 8col 17,800 17,100 10,700 10,400 19,900 14,988

18cm X 8col 17,100 16,600 10,400 10,100 19,100 14,528

* 10% discount will be extended to advertisements booked in Sunday Metro.

NOTES :1. National ROP buy: Advertisements can be placed in any available positions within the paper and bookings received

after our normal deadline will be charged Main Paper rate.2. Loading is applicable for all specified positions.3. StarMetro editions are not available on Sundays.4. Minimum sizes - refer to Prime Positions / Loadings.5. One, six and seven columns are not applicable for Display ads.6. All rates are calculated based on col. cm. except for Spot Colour and Full Colour.7. 3 sets of digital proof to be supplied for Spot Colour and Full Colour ads in National Edition. 2 sets of digital proof to be supplied for Spot Colour and Full Colour ads in StarMetro Editions.8. All rates are subject to 6% Government Service Tax.

RATES - DISPLAY

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READY RECKONER - DISPLAYSundays to Tuesdays

Costs are calculated based on casual rate and are subject to 6% GST[ Formula for calculation : Col (Width) x Cm (Height) x Base Rate (Casual / Contractual) ]

STAR NATIONAL (MAIN)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 1,573.20 2,359.80 3,146.40 3,933.00 6,292.80

14 1,835.40 2,753.10 3,670.80 4,588.50 7,341.60

16 2,097.60 3,146.40 4,195.20 5,244.00 8,390.40

18 2,359.80 3,539.70 4,719.60 5,899.50 9,439.20

20 2,622.00 3,933.00 5,244.00 6,555.00 10,488.00

22 2,884.20 4,326.30 5,768.40 7,210.50 11,536.80

24 3,146.40 4,719.60 6,292.80 7,866.00 N/A

26 3,408.60 5,112.90 6,817.20 N/A N/A

28 3,670.80 5,506.20 7,341.60 N/A N/A

37 4,850.70 7,276.05 9,701.40 12,126.75 19,402.80

STAR NATIONAL (ROP)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 1,254.00 1,881.00 2,508.00 3,135.00 5,016.00

14 1,463.00 2,194.50 2,926.00 3,657.50 5,852.00

16 1,672.00 2,508.00 3,344.00 4,180.00 6,688.00

18 1,881.00 2,821.50 3,762.00 4,702.50 7,524.00

20 2,090.00 3,135.00 4,180.00 5,225.00 8,360.00

22 2,299.00 3,448.50 4,598.00 5,747.50 9,196.00

24 2,508.00 3,762.00 5,016.00 6,270.00 N/A

26 2,717.00 4,075.50 5,434.00 N/A N/A

28 2,926.00 4,389.00 5,852.00 N/A N/A

37 3,866.50 5,799.75 7,733.00 9,666.25 15,466.00

RATES - DISPLAY

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READY RECKONER - DISPLAYWednesdays to Saturdays


STAR NATIONAL (MAIN)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 1,656.00 2,484.00 3,312.00 4,140.00 6,624.00

14 1,932.00 2,898.00 3,864.00 4,830.00 7,728.00

16 2,208.00 3,312.00 4,416.00 5,520.00 8,832.00

18 2,484.00 3,726.00 4,968.00 6,210.00 9,936.00

20 2,760.00 4,140.00 5,520.00 6,900.00 11,040.00

22 3,036.00 4,554.00 6,072.00 7,590.00 12,144.00

24 3,312.00 4,968.00 6,624.00 8,280.00 N/A

26 3,588.00 5,382.00 7,176.00 N/A N/A

28 3,864.00 5,796.00 7,728.00 N/A N/A

37 5,106.00 7,659.00 10,212.00 12,765.00 20,424.00

STAR NATIONAL (ROP)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 1,320.00 1,980.00 2,640.00 3,300.00 5,280.00

14 1,540.00 2,310.00 3,080.00 3,850.00 6,160.00

16 1,760.00 2,640.00 3,520.00 4,400.00 7,040.00

18 1,980.00 2,970.00 3,960.00 4,950.00 7,920.00

20 2,200.00 3,300.00 4,400.00 5,500.00 8,800.00

22 2,420.00 3,630.00 4,840.00 6,050.00 9,680.00

24 2,640.00 3,960.00 5,280.00 6,600.00 N/A

26 2,860.00 4,290.00 5,720.00 N/A N/A

28 3,080.00 4,620.00 6,160.00 N/A N/A

37 4,070.00 6,105.00 8,140.00 10,175.00 16,280.00

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READY RECKONER - DISPLAY


STARMETRO CENTRAL (Wed - Sat)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 2,520.00 4,032.00

14 1,176.00 1,764.00 2,352.00 2,940.00 4,704.00

16 1,344.00 2,016.00 2,688.00 3,360.00 5,376.00

18 1,512.00 2,268.00 3,024.00 3,780.00 6,048.00

20 1,680.00 2,520.00 3,360.00 4,200.00 6,720.00

22 1,848.00 2,772.00 3,696.00 4,620.00 7,392.00

24 2,016.00 3,024.00 4,032.00 5,040.00 N/A

26 2,184.00 3,276.00 4,368.00 N/A N/A

28 2,352.00 3,528.00 4,704.00 N/A N/A

37 3,108.00 4,662.00 6,216.00 7,770.00 12,432.00

STARMETRO CENTRAL (Mon - Tues)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 907.20 1,360.80 1,814.40 2,268.00 3,628.80

14 1,058.40 1,587.60 2,116.80 2,646.00 4,233.60

16 1,209.60 1,814.40 2,419.20 3,024.00 4,838.40

18 1,360.80 2,041.20 2,721.60 3,402.00 5,443.20

20 1,512.00 2,268.00 3,024.00 3,780.00 6,048.00

22 1,663.20 2,494.80 3,326.40 4,158.00 6,652.80

24 1,814.40 2,721.60 3,628.80 4,536.00 N/A

26 1,965.60 2,948.40 3,931.20 N/A N/A

28 2,116.80 3,175.20 4,233.60 N/A N/A

37 2,797.20 4,195.80 5,594.40 6,993.00 11,188.80

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READY RECKONER - DISPLAYREADY RECKONER - DISPLAY


STARMETRO NORTH (Wed - Sat)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 840.00 1,260.00 1,680.00 2,100.00 3,360.00

14 980.00 1,470.00 1,960.00 2,450.00 3,920.00

16 1,120.00 1,680.00 2,240.00 2,800.00 4,480.00

18 1,260.00 1,890.00 2,520.00 3,150.00 5,040.00

20 1,400.00 2,100.00 2,800.00 3,500.00 5,600.00

22 1,540.00 2,310.00 3,080.00 3,850.00 6,160.00

24 1,680.00 2,520.00 3,360.00 4,200.00 N/A

26 1,820.00 2,730.00 3,640.00 N/A N/A

28 1,960.00 2,940.00 3,920.00 N/A N/A

37 2,590.00 3,885.00 5,180.00 6,475.00 10,360.00

STARMETRO NORTH (Mon - Tues)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 756.00 1,134.00 1,512.00 1,890.00 3,024.00

14 882.00 1,323.00 1,764.00 2,205.00 3,528.00

16 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 2,520.00 4,032.00

18 1,134.00 1,701.00 2,268.00 2,835.00 4,536.00

20 1,260.00 1,890.00 2,520.00 3,150.00 5,040.00

22 1,386.00 2,079.00 2,772.00 3,465.00 5,544.00

24 1,512.00 2,268.00 3,024.00 3,780.00 N/A

26 1,638.00 2,457.00 3,276.00 N/A N/A

28 1,764.00 2,646.00 3,528.00 N/A N/A

37 2,331.00 3,496.50 4,662.00 5,827.50 9,324.00

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STARMETRO SOUTH & EAST (Wed - Sat)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 480.00 720.00 960.00 1,200.00 1,920.00

14 560.00 840.00 1,120.00 1,400.00 2,240.00

16 640.00 960.00 1,280.00 1,600.00 2,560.00

18 720.00 1,080.00 1,440.00 1,800.00 2,880.00

20 800.00 1,200.00 1,600.00 2,000.00 3,200.00

22 880.00 1,320.00 1,760.00 2,200.00 3,520.00

24 960.00 1,440.00 1,920.00 2,400.00 N/A

26 1,040.00 1,560.00 2,080.00 N/A N/A

28 1,120.00 1,680.00 2,240.00 N/A N/A

37 1,480.00 2,220.00 2,960.00 3,700.00 5,920.00

STARMETRO SOUTH & EAST (Mon-Tues)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 432.00 648.00 864.00 1,080.00 1,728.00

14 504.00 756.00 1,008.00 1,260.00 2,016.00

16 576.00 864.00 1,152.00 1,440.00 2,304.00

18 648.00 972.00 1,296.00 1,620.00 2,592.00

20 720.00 1,080.00 1,440.00 1,800.00 2,880.00

22 792.00 1,188.00 1,584.00 1,980.00 3,168.00

24 864.00 1,296.00 1,728.00 2,160.00 N/A

26 936.00 1,404.00 1,872.00 N/A N/A

28 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 N/A N/A

37 1,332.00 1,998.00 2,664.00 3,330.00 5,328.00

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STARMETRO SARAWAK (Wed - Sat)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 432.00 648.00 864.00 1,080.00 1,728.00

14 504.00 756.00 1,008.00 1,260.00 2,016.00

16 576.00 864.00 1,152.00 1,440.00 2,304.00

18 648.00 972.00 1,296.00 1,620.00 2,592.00

20 720.00 1,080.00 1,440.00 1,800.00 2,880.00

22 792.00 1,188.00 1,584.00 1,980.00 3,168.00

24 864.00 1,296.00 1,728.00 2,160.00 N/A

26 936.00 1,404.00 1,872.00 N/A N/A

28 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 N/A N/A

37 1,332.00 1,998.00 2,664.00 3,330.00 5,328.00

STARMETRO SARAWAK (Mon-Tues)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 388.80 583.20 777.60 972.00 1,555.20

14 453.60 680.40 907.20 1,134.00 1,814.40

16 518.40 777.60 1,036.80 1,296.00 2,073.60

18 583.20 874.80 1,166.40 1,458.00 2,332.80

20 648.00 972.00 1,296.00 1,620.00 2,592.00

22 712.80 1,069.20 1,425.60 1,782.00 2,851.20

24 777.60 1,166.40 1,555.20 1,944.00 N/A

26 842.40 1,263.60 1,684.80 N/A N/A

28 907.20 1,360.80 1,814.40 N/A N/A

37 1,198.80 1,798.20 2,397.60 2,997.00 4,795.20

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Mingguan mStar (Sunday)col 2 3 4 5 8

cm6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

26.1(RM)

12 672.00 1,008.00 1,344.00 1,680.00 2,688.00

14 784.00 1,176.00 1,568.00 1,960.00 3,136.00

16 896.00 1,344.00 1,792.00 2,240.00 3,584.00

18 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 2,520.00 4,032.00

20 1,120.00 1,680.00 2,240.00 2,800.00 4,480.00

22 1,232.00 1,848.00 2,464.00 3,080.00 4,928.00

24 1,344.00 2,016.00 2,688.00 3,360.00 N/A

26 1,456.00 2,184.00 2,912.00 N/A N/A

28 1,568.00 2,352.00 3,136.00 N/A N/A

37 2,072.00 3,108.00 4,144.00 5,180.00 8,288.00



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StarJobs - Min. size: 5cm x 2colSTARJOBS / NOTICES Notices - Min. size: 5cm x 1col

National Edition StarMetro Central EditionIn Classifieds Out of Classifieds In Classifieds Out of Classifieds

Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&WRM34,450 RM69.00 RM45,890 RM79.00 RM23,750 RM43.00 RM26,700 RM53.00

StarMetro North Edition StarMetro South & East EditionIn Classifieds Out of Classifieds In Classifieds Out of Classifieds

Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&WRM26,500 RM50.00 RM29,460 RM60.00 RM13,500 RM20.00 RM16,500 RM30.00

StarMetro SarawakIn Classifieds Out of Classifieds

Full Colour B&W Full Colour B&WRM12,850 RM12.00 RM15,500 RM22.00

Minimum size: 5cm x 1colCLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (Single Column) Maximum size: 37cm x 1col

EDITION National(RM)

StarMetro Central (RM)

StarMetro North (RM)

StarMetro South & East (RM)

StarMetro Sarawak (RM)

CASUAL 34.00 25.00 28.00 12.50 12.005 insertions * 33.50 24.00 27.00 12.00 11.5010 insertions 31.50 22.50 26.00 11.50 11.0018 insertions 29.50 21.50 23.50 11.00 10.5035 insertions 27.50 20.50 21.50 10.50 10.0045 insertions 25.00 18.50 18.50 9.50 9.00100 insertions 23.50 17.50 17.50 9.00 8.50

* Utilization period is 3 months for the 5-insertions rate. Bookings are to be made in one space order; cancellations are not allowed.* Not applicable for Notices Ad (eg.Tender, Lost & Found, Announcement & etc).

CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (Multi Columns) Minimum size: 5cm x 2col






CASUAL 69.00 43.00 41.00 20.00 18.005 insertions * 66.50 42.00 40.00 18.00 17.5010 insertions 65.00 41.00 39.00 17.00 16.5018 insertions 62.00 39.00 37.00 16.00 15.5035 insertions 59.00 37.00 35.00 14.50 14.0045 insertions 56.00 34.50 32.00 13.50 13.00100 insertions 51.00 31.50 30.00 12.00 11.50* Utilization period is 3 months for the 5-insertions rate. Bookings are to be made in one space order; cancellations are not allowed.

LINER ADS (PER LINE - Minimum 4 lines) *4 days (3+1 FOC)






Star

Jobs One Day 17.50 10.00 13.00 5.00 5.00

4 Days* 17.50 10.00 13.00 5.00 5.00

Oth

ers One Day 14.00 6.50 11.00 3.00 3.00

4 Days* 14.00 6.50 11.00 3.00 3.00

BOX NO. CHARGESFOR ALL EDITIONS RM NOTES:

1. Spot Colour surcharge - please refer to the table in Ad Rates - Display section.

2. Full colour rates are for full page ads only.3. Star Metro Central, North, South & East and Sarawak editions are not

available on Sundays.4. All rates are subject to 6% Government Service Tax

Collected replies 100

Posted replies 250

Posted replies to Foreign address

500

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READY RECKONER - CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (MULTI COLUMNS)2011 STAR NATIONAL

COL 2 3 4 5 6 8

(CM) 6.3(RM)

9.6(RM)

12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

19.5(RM)

26.1(RM)

5 690.00 1,035.00 1,380.00 1,725.00 2,070.00 2,760.00

6 828.00 1,242.00 1,656.00 2,070.00 2,484.00 3,312.00

7 966.00 1,449.00 1,932.00 2,415.00 2,898.00 3,864.00

8 1,104.00 1,656.00 2,208.00 2,760.00 3,312.00 4,416.00

9 1,242.00 1,863.00 2,484.00 3,105.00 3,726.00 4,968.00

10 1,380.00 2,070.00 2,760.00 3,450.00 4,140.00 5,520.00

11 1,518.00 2,277.00 3,036.00 3,795.00 4,554.00 6,072.00

12 1,656.00 2,484.00 3,312.00 4,140.00 4,968.00 6,624.00

13 1,794.00 2,691.00 3,588.00 4,485.00 5,382.00 7,176.00

14 1,932.00 2,898.00 3,864.00 4,830.00 5,796.00 7,728.00

15 2,070.00 3,105.00 4,140.00 5,175.00 6,210.00 8,280.00

16 2,208.00 3,312.00 4,416.00 5,520.00 6,624.00 8,832.00

17 2,346.00 3,519.00 4,692.00 5,865.00 7,038.00 9,384.00

18 2,484.00 3,726.00 4,968.00 6,210.00 7,452.00 9,936.00

19 2,622.00 3,933.00 5,244.00 6,555.00 7,866.00 10,488.00

20 2,760.00 4,140.00 5,520.00 6,900.00 8,280.00 11,040.00

21 2,898.00 4,347.00 5,796.00 7,245.00 8,694.00 11,592.00

22 3,036.00 4,554.00 6,072.00 7,590.00 9,108.00 12,144.00

23 3,174.00 4,761.00 6,348.00 7,935.00 9,522.00 12,696.00

24 3,312.00 4,968.00 6,624.00 8,280.00 9,936.00 13,248.00

25 3,450.00 5,175.00 6,900.00 8,625.00 10,350.00 13,800.00

26 3,588.00 5,382.00 7,176.00 8,970.00 10,764.00 14,352.00

27 3,726.00 5,589.00 7,452.00 9,315.00 11,178.00 N/A

28 3,864.00 5,796.00 7,728.00 9,660.00 11,592.00 N/A

29 4,002.00 6,003.00 8,004.00 10,005.00 12,006.00 N/A

30 4,140.00 6,210.00 8,280.00 10,350.00 12,420.00 N/A

31 4,278.00 6,417.00 8,556.00 10,695.00 12,834.00 N/A

32 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A





37 5,106.00 7,659.00 10,212.00 12,765.00 15,318.00 20,424.00


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READY RECKONER - CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (MULTI COLUMNS)2011 STARMETRO CENTRAL

COL 2 3 4 5 6 8

(CM)6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

19.5(RM)

26.1(RM)

5 430.00 645.00 860.00 1,075.00 1,290.00 1,720.00

6 516.00 774.00 1,032.00 1,290.00 1,548.00 2,064.00

7 602.00 903.00 1,204.00 1,505.00 1,806.00 2,408.00

8 688.00 1,032.00 1,376.00 1,720.00 2,064.00 2,752.00

9 774.00 1,161.00 1,548.00 1,935.00 2,322.00 3,096.00

10 860.00 1,290.00 1,720.00 2,150.00 2,580.00 3,440.00

11 946.00 1,419.00 1,892.00 2,365.00 2,838.00 3,784.00

12 1,032.00 1,548.00 2,064.00 2,580.00 3,096.00 4,128.00

13 1,118.00 1,677.00 2,236.00 2,795.00 3,354.00 4,472.00

14 1,204.00 1,806.00 2,408.00 3,010.00 3,612.00 4,816.00

15 1,290.00 1,935.00 2,580.00 3,225.00 3,870.00 5,160.00

16 1,376.00 2,064.00 2,752.00 3,440.00 4,128.00 5,504.00

17 1,462.00 2,193.00 2,924.00 3,655.00 4,386.00 5,848.00

18 1,548.00 2,322.00 3,096.00 3,870.00 4,644.00 6,192.00

19 1,634.00 2,451.00 3,268.00 4,085.00 4,902.00 6,536.00

20 1,720.00 2,580.00 3,440.00 4,300.00 5,160.00 6,880.00

21 1,806.00 2,709.00 3,612.00 4,515.00 5,418.00 7,224.00

22 1,892.00 2,838.00 3,784.00 4,730.00 5,676.00 7,568.00

23 1,978.00 2,967.00 3,956.00 4,945.00 5,934.00 7,912.00

24 2,064.00 3,096.00 4,128.00 5,160.00 6,192.00 8,256.00

25 2,150.00 3,225.00 4,300.00 5,375.00 6,450.00 8,600.00

26 2,236.00 3,354.00 4,472.00 5,590.00 6,708.00 8,944.00

27 2,322.00 3,483.00 4,644.00 5,805.00 6,966.00 N/A

28 2,408.00 3,612.00 4,816.00 6,020.00 7,224.00 N/A

29 2,494.00 3,741.00 4,988.00 6,235.00 7,482.00 N/A

30 2,580.00 3,870.00 5,160.00 6,450.00 7,740.00 N/A

31 2,666.00 3,999.00 5,332.00 6,665.00 7,998.00 N/A






37 3,182.00 4,773.00 6,364.00 7,955.00 9,546.00 12,728.00


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READY RECKONER - CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (MULTI COLUMNS)2011 STARMETRO NORTH

COL 2 3 4 5 6 8

(CM)6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

19.5(RM)

26.1(RM)

5 410.00 615.00 820.00 1,025.00 1,230.00 1,640.00

6 492.00 738.00 984.00 1,230.00 1,476.00 1,968.00

7 574.00 861.00 1,148.00 1,435.00 1,722.00 2,296.00

8 656.00 984.00 1,312.00 1,640.00 1,968.00 2,624.00

9 738.00 1,107.00 1,476.00 1,845.00 2,214.00 2,952.00

10 820.00 1,230.00 1,640.00 2,050.00 2,460.00 3,280.00

11 902.00 1,353.00 1,804.00 2,255.00 2,706.00 3,608.00

12 984.00 1,476.00 1,968.00 2,460.00 2,952.00 3,936.00

13 1,066.00 1,599.00 2,132.00 2,665.00 3,198.00 4,264.00

14 1,148.00 1,722.00 2,296.00 2,870.00 3,444.00 4,592.00

15 1,230.00 1,845.00 2,460.00 3,075.00 3,690.00 4,920.00

16 1,312.00 1,968.00 2,624.00 3,280.00 3,936.00 5,248.00

17 1,394.00 2,091.00 2,788.00 3,485.00 4,182.00 5,576.00

18 1,476.00 2,214.00 2,952.00 3,690.00 4,428.00 5,904.00

19 1,558.00 2,337.00 3,116.00 3,895.00 4,674.00 6,232.00

20 1,640.00 2,460.00 3,280.00 4,100.00 4,920.00 6,560.00

21 1,722.00 2,583.00 3,444.00 4,305.00 5,166.00 6,888.00

22 1,804.00 2,706.00 3,608.00 4,510.00 5,412.00 7,216.00

23 1,886.00 2,829.00 3,772.00 4,715.00 5,658.00 7,544.00

24 1,968.00 2,952.00 3,936.00 4,920.00 5,904.00 7,872.00

25 2,050.00 3,075.00 4,100.00 5,125.00 6,150.00 8,200.00

26 2,132.00 3,198.00 4,264.00 5,330.00 6,396.00 8,528.00

27 2,214.00 3,321.00 4,428.00 5,535.00 6,642.00 N/A

28 2,296.00 3,444.00 4,592.00 5,740.00 6,888.00 N/A

29 2,378.00 3,567.00 4,756.00 5,945.00 7,134.00 N/A

30 2,460.00 3,690.00 4,920.00 6,150.00 7,380.00 N/A

31 2,542.00 3,813.00 5,084.00 6,355.00 7,626.00 N/A






37 3,034.00 4,551.00 6,068.00 7,585.00 9,102.00 12,136.00


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READY RECKONER - CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (MULTI COLUMNS)2011 STARMETRO SOUTH & EAST

COL 2 3 4 5 6 8

(CM)6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

19.5(RM)

26.1(RM)

5 200.00 300.00 400.00 500.00 600.00 800.00

6 240.00 360.00 480.00 600.00 720.00 960.00

7 280.00 420.00 560.00 700.00 840.00 1,120.00

8 320.00 480.00 640.00 800.00 960.00 1,280.00

9 360.00 540.00 720.00 900.00 1,080.00 1,440.00

10 400.00 600.00 800.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,600.00

11 440.00 660.00 880.00 1,100.00 1,320.00 1,760.00

12 480.00 720.00 960.00 1,200.00 1,440.00 1,920.00

13 520.00 780.00 1,040.00 1,300.00 1,560.00 2,080.00

14 560.00 840.00 1,120.00 1,400.00 1,680.00 2,240.00

15 600.00 900.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 1,800.00 2,400.00

16 640.00 960.00 1,280.00 1,600.00 1,920.00 2,560.00

17 680.00 1,020.00 1,360.00 1,700.00 2,040.00 2,720.00

18 720.00 1,080.00 1,440.00 1,800.00 2,160.00 2,880.00

19 760.00 1,140.00 1,520.00 1,900.00 2,280.00 3,040.00

20 800.00 1,200.00 1,600.00 2,000.00 2,400.00 3,200.00

21 840.00 1,260.00 1,680.00 2,100.00 2,520.00 3,360.00

22 880.00 1,320.00 1,760.00 2,200.00 2,640.00 3,520.00

23 920.00 1,380.00 1,840.00 2,300.00 2,760.00 3,680.00

24 960.00 1,440.00 1,920.00 2,400.00 2,880.00 3,840.00

25 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 4,000.00

26 1,040.00 1,560.00 2,080.00 2,600.00 3,120.00 4,160.00

27 1,080.00 1,620.00 2,160.00 2,700.00 3,240.00 N/A

28 1,120.00 1,680.00 2,240.00 2,800.00 3,360.00 N/A

29 1,160.00 1,740.00 2,320.00 2,900.00 3,480.00 N/A

30 1,200.00 1,800.00 2,400.00 3,000.00 3,600.00 N/A

31 1,240.00 1,860.00 2,480.00 3,100.00 3,720.00 N/A






37 1,480.00 2,220.00 2,960.00 3,700.00 4,440.00 5,920.00


RATES - CLASSIFIEDS

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READY RECKONER - CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY (MULTI COLUMNS)2011 STARMETRO SARAWAK

COL 2 3 4 5 6 8

(CM)6.3

(RM)9.6

(RM)12.9(RM)

16.2(RM)

19.5(RM)

26.1(RM)

5 180.00 270.00 360.00 450.00 540.00 720.00

6 216.00 324.00 432.00 540.00 648.00 864.00

7 252.00 378.00 504.00 630.00 756.00 1,008.00

8 288.00 432.00 576.00 720.00 864.00 1,152.00

9 324.00 486.00 648.00 810.00 972.00 1,296.00

10 360.00 540.00 720.00 900.00 1,080.00 1,440.00

11 396.00 594.00 792.00 990.00 1,188.00 1,584.00

12 432.00 648.00 864.00 1,080.00 1,296.00 1,728.00

13 468.00 702.00 936.00 1,170.00 1,404.00 1,872.00

14 504.00 756.00 1,008.00 1,260.00 1,512.00 2,016.00

15 540.00 810.00 1,080.00 1,350.00 1,620.00 2,160.00

16 576.00 864.00 1,152.00 1,440.00 1,728.00 2,304.00

17 612.00 918.00 1,224.00 1,530.00 1,836.00 2,448.00

18 648.00 972.00 1,296.00 1,620.00 1,944.00 2,592.00

19 684.00 1,026.00 1,368.00 1,710.00 2,052.00 2,736.00

20 720.00 1,080.00 1,440.00 1,800.00 2,160.00 2,880.00

21 756.00 1,134.00 1,512.00 1,890.00 2,268.00 3,024.00

22 792.00 1,188.00 1,584.00 1,980.00 2,376.00 3,168.00

23 828.00 1,242.00 1,656.00 2,070.00 2,484.00 3,312.00

24 864.00 1,296.00 1,728.00 2,160.00 2,592.00 3,456.00

25 900.00 1,350.00 1,800.00 2,250.00 2,700.00 3,600.00

26 936.00 1,404.00 1,872.00 2,340.00 2,808.00 3,744.00

27 972.00 1,458.00 1,944.00 2,430.00 2,916.00 N/A

28 1,008.00 1,512.00 2,016.00 2,520.00 3,024.00 N/A

29 1,044.00 1,566.00 2,088.00 2,610.00 3,132.00 N/A

30 1,080.00 1,620.00 2,160.00 2,700.00 3,240.00 N/A

31 1,116.00 1,674.00 2,232.00 2,790.00 3,348.00 N/A






37 1,332.00 1,998.00 2,664.00 3,330.00 3,996.00 5,328.00


RATES - CLASSIFIEDS

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1. Main Paper

FRO

NT

PAG

E BOTTOM PANEL (8cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET - - 28,400

2 SETS - - 27,600

3 SETS - - 26,900

4 SETS - - 26,150

PAG

E 2

BOTTOM PANEL (10cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET 8,200 10,750 16,200

2 SETS 7,800 10,400 15,700

3 SETS 7,500 10,050 15,300

4 SETS 7,200 9,550 15,000

PAG

E 3

FIXED POSITIONS (18cm x 4 col / 10cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET - 14,800 21,500

2 SETS - 14,100 20,800

3 SETS - 13,500 20,000

4 SETS - 13,000 19,500

PAG

E 4

FIXED POSITIONS (10cm x 8 col / 37cm x 2 col / 18cm x 4 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET 7,950 10,000 15,200

2 SETS 7,500 9,550 14,600

3 SETS 7,000 9,200 14,100

4 SETS 6,550 8,850 13,600

BA

CK P

AG

E /

STA

RSP

ORT

TOP PANEL (12cm x 5 cm) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET 2,450 3,350 5,050

2 SETS 2,150 3,080 4,700

3 SETS 2,000 2,910 4,500

4 SETS 1,850 2,800 4,300


1 SET 6,400 7,700 10,500

2 SETS 6,050 7,400 10,050

3 SETS 5,700 7,000 9,650

4 SETS 5,400 6,650 9,250

STA

RSP

ORT

EDITORIAL HEADER B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

Max (6cm x 2 col) - - 7,000

Max (5cm x 2 col) - - 6,500

Max (4cm x 2 col) - - 6,000

*Note: a) Open to sponsors of events only. b) Strictly logo of events/sponsors. No other information is allowed within the space c) Size may differ depending on space availability, I.e. 4cm, 5cm or 6cm x 2col

FIXED POSITIONS 2011

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2. StarBiz (Mondays to Fridays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 5,100 6,600 9,600

2 SETS 4,800 6,330 9,300

3 SETS 4,520 6,050 9,000

4 SETS 4,240 5,800 8,500

BU

RSA

M

ALA

YSI

A

(StarBiz - 4cm x 2col) Tuesdays to Fridays

B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

2 MONTHS 1,100 2,150 2,9506 MONTHS 1,050 2,100 2,90012 MONTHS 1,000 2,000 2,800

3. StarBizWeek (Weekly - Saturdays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 5,100 6,600 9,600

2 SETS 4,800 6,330 9,300

3 SETS 4,520 6,050 9,000

4 SETS 4,240 5,800 8,500

PAG

E 3


1 SET 5,400 6,550 9,700

2 SETS 5,150 6,300 9,400

3 SETS 4,900 6,100 9,100

4 SETS 4,650 5,800 8,700

4. StarTwo (Mondays to Fridays)

StarWeekender (Weekly - Saturdays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 4,750 5,800 9,000

2 SETS 4,430 5,400 8,630

3 SETS 4,160 4,900 8,200

4 SETS 3,800 4,450 7,750

PAG

E 3

FIXED POSITIONS (10cm x 8 col /37cm x 2 col / 18cm x 4 col)


1 SET 5,050 6,300 9,300

2 SETS 4,730 5,980 8,580

3 SETS 4,400 5,660 8,200

4 SETS 4,100 5,360 7,850

TV G

UID

E


1 SET 3,800 4,900 7,800

2 SETS 3,600 4,650 7,550

3 SETS 3,350 4,400 7,300

4 SETS 3,150 4,200 7,100

TV

PAG

E LOGO (1.5cm x 1.5cm) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

per logo - - 2,800


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5. Star In.Tech (Weekly - Tuesdays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 4,650 5,650 8,7502 SETS 4,330 5,280 8,3803 SETS 4,060 4,850 7,9504 SETS 3,700 4,500 7,600

PAG

E 3



6. StarMetro Central (Mondays to Saturdays)

DISPLAy

FRO

NT

PAG



PAG

E 3

FIXED POSITIONS (10cm x 8 col /37cm x 2 col / 18cm x 4 col)



EVEN

T LO

GO (Max : 4cm x 2col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

per logo - - 4,400

CLASSIFIED

FRO

NT

PAG


6 insertions - 3,450 5,30012 insertions - 3,300 5,100

7. StarMetro North (Mondays to Saturdays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 2,400 3,150 4,9502 SETS 2,200 2,850 4,750

8. StarMetro South & East (Mondays to Saturdays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 1,250 1,850 3,1502 SETS 1,130 1,730 3,0003 SETS 1,010 1,610 2,8504 SETS 890 1,490 2,700


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9. StarMetro Sarawak (Mondays to Saturdays)

FRO

NT

PAG

E BOTTOM PANEL (8cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)1 SET 1,250 1,850 3,1502 SETS 1,130 1,730 3,0003 SETS 1,010 1,610 2,8504 SETS 890 1,490 2,700

10 StarMag (Weekly - Sundays)

StarMag-fit4lifeStarMag-Variety

FRO

NT

PAG

E /

TV G

uid

e in

Star

Mag

-Var

iety BOTTOM PANEL (8cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET 3,950 4,650 6,650

2 SETS 3,775 4,450 6,450

3 SETS 3,625 4,250 6,225

4 SETS 3,475 4,050 6,025

PAG

E 3

(Not

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ag-V

arie

ty) FIXED POSITIONS (10cm x 8 col /

37cm x 2 col / 18cm x 4 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)


TV P

AG

E (S

tarM

ag -

Var

iety

on

ly)

Logo (1.5cm x 1.5cm) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

per logo - - 2,800

11. StarEducation (Weekly - Sundays)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 3,950 4,750 6,750

2 SETS 3,775 4,550 6,550

3 SETS 3,625 4,350 6,325

4 SETS 3,475 4,150 6,125

12. StarMotoring (Monthly - Every 4th Sunday)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 3,950 4,750 6,750

PAG

E 2

FIXED POSITIONS (10cm x 8 col) B&W (RM) S/C (RM) F/C (RM)

1 SET 4,725 5,925 8,000

13. StarGolf (Monthly - Every 2nd Sunday)

FRO

NT

PAG


1 SET 3,950 4,750 6,750


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NOTES :a) One set comprises 13 or 14 insertions.b) Rates quoted are per insertion.c) Panel contracts are on a calendar year basis i.e. January to December.d) Spot Colour rates quoted refer to one spot colour (2 process colour). Additional charges will apply for usage of 3 process colour - RM1,500 for Nat and RM1,000 for Metro.e) For Fixed Positions with option on sizes, advertisers with any panel commitment are allowed to alternate the

ad size (1 week notice is required if there is any changes in panel ad size).f) A surcharge will be levied for non-completion of contract and/or cancellations. 50% of the incomplete insertion

cost will be levied for cancellations with more than 2 months’ notice, while 100% of the incomplete insertion cost will be levied for cancellations with less than 2 months’ notice.

g) Panel loose insertion buys - RM500 surcharge will be imposed per insertion.* * This refers to available panel ads not taken in sets. Terms and conditions apply.h) Panel advertisements are strictly for display advertisements only.I) Creative buy options are available upon request. Terms & conditions apply.


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FULL COLOUR RMBack Cover 6,500Inside Front cover 5,600Inside Back Cover 5,700Page 1 (Full Colour Ad Only) 5,800Run-On-Book: Full Page 4,800 Half Page 4,000Centrespread 8,500

BLACK & WHITEFull Page 3,600Half Page 3,100

SPECIFIED POSITION Colour BWFront Half Right 30% 40%Front Half 20% 30%Facing / Consecutive Add 10% Add 10%

BOOKING DEADLINE4 weeks before issue date

COPy DEADLINE3 weeks before issue date

CIRCULATION BASE GUARANTEE 50,000

Audit Bureau of Circulations (Malaysia)

DETAILS NOTE

Trimmed size : 30cm (h) x 22cm (w)

Bleed size : 3mm all round

Half Page : 15cm (h) x 22cm (w) (Horizontal) : 30cm (h) x 11cm (w) (Vertical)

Paper - Cover : 128gsm Art paper Text : 80gsm Art paper

Material - PDF format (with fonts and pictures embedded) + colour proof

•Softcopyofmaterial(PDFformat)suppliedwillbeconsideredas final (Digital proof will serve as a colour guide only).

•Ratessubjectto6%GovtServiceTax

•Apenaltywillbeleviedoncancellation with less than 1 month notice

•Creativebuyoptionsareavailable

•Foreditorialbuys,activities,contest,etc which requires concept and layout from the editorial team, an additional RM1,000 editorial fee would be charged per page.

RATES - MAGAZINES

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FULL COLOUR RMBack Cover 6,500Inside Front cover 6,000Inside Back Cover 5,400Run-On-Book: Full Page 5,000 Half Page 4,000*Activity Page (per page) 6,000



BOOKING DEADLINE 4 weeks before issue date

COPy DEADLINE 3 weeks before issue date


DETAILS NOTE

Format : Portrait A4



Half Page : 28cm (h) x 10.5cm (w) (Vertical) : 14cm (h) x 21cm (w) (Horizontal)

Centrespread : 28 (h) x 42cm (w)

Paper - Cover : 105gsm Art paper Text : 48.8gsm Newsprint 65gsm Coated Mechanical


• Softcopyofmaterial(PDFformat)suppliedwillbeconsideredasfinal(Digital proof will serve as a colour guide only).


•Apenaltywillbeleviedoncancellation with less than 1 month notice and 3 months notice for ad packages / sponsorship of sections


•(*)Foreditorialbuys,activities,contest,etc which requires concept and layout from the editorial team, an additional RM1,000 editorial fee would be charged per page.

RATES - MAGAZINES

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FULL COLOUR RMBack Cover 6,000Inside Front cover 5,200Inside Back Cover 5,000Run-On-Book: Full Page 4,800 Half Page 4,000



BOOKING DEADLINE 4 weeks before issue date

COPy DEADLINE 3 weeks before issue date


DETAILS NOTE

Format : Portrait A4

Trimmed size : 29.2cm (h) x 21cm (w)


Half Page : 29.2cm (h) x 10.5cm (w) (Vertical) : 14.6cm (h) x 21cm (w) (Horizontal)

Paper - Cover : 157gsm Art paper Text : 80gsm Art paper




•Apenaltywillbeleviedoncancellation with less than 1 month notice



RATES - MAGAZINES

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FULL COLOUR RMBack Cover 7,000Inside Front cover 6,500Inside Back Cover 6,000Run-On-Book: Full Page 5,700 Half Page 4,600 One Third Page 3,500

SPECIFIED POSITION Colour Front Half Right 30% Front Half 20% Facing / Consecutive Add 10%

BOOKING DEADLINE 2 months before issue date

COPy DEADLINE3 weeks before issue date



DETAILS NOTE

Format : Portrait



Half Page : 13cm (h) x 21cm (w) (Horizontal)

One Third Page : 26cm (h) x 7cm (w) (Vertical)

Paper - Cover : 230gsm Art Card Text : 90gsm Art paper Form : 140gsm Woodfree




•Apenaltywillbeleviedoncancellation with less than 2 months notice



RATES - MAGAZINES

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WELCOME page {Rotation of up to 6 Advertisers}Ad Unit

Daily Rates (RM)

Weekly Rates (RM)

Banner Size File Size

Leaderboard 2,550 16,000 728 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

Expandable Leaderboard 3,600 22,000

728 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h) expands to

728 pixels (w) x 200 pixels (h)40-45 KB

Medium Rectangular 1,500 10,000 300 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h) 25-30 KB

Expandable Medium Rectangular

2,000 12,500300 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h)

expands to 600 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h)

35-40 KB

Mid Page 1,400 8,500 391 pixels (w) x 50 pixels (h) 20-25KB

Expandable Mid Page 1,900 12,000


391 pixels (w) x 150 pixels (h) 30 KB

Text Link 850 5,300 Max of 8 words N/A

Tile 650 4,100 100 pixels (w) x 50 pixels (h) 10KB

Button 2,000 12,500 180 pixels (w) x 65 pixels (h) 25 KB

Vertical 1,400 9,500 120 pixels (w) x 240 pixels (h) 20-25 KB

RATES - THE STAR ONLINE

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NEWS/BUSINESS page {Rotation of up to 8 Advertisers}Ad Unit

Daily Rates (RM)

Weekly Rates (RM)

Banner Size File Size





Large Rectangular 2,000 12,500 336 pixels (w) x 280 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

Expandable Large Rectangular 2,650 16,500


500 pixels (w) x 300 pixels (h) 40-45 KB

Skyscraper 1,300 8,000 120 pixels (w) x 600 pixels (h) 25KB

Expandable Skyscraper 2,000 12,500120 pixels (w) x 600 pixels (h)


40 KB


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Specialist Sections: CloveTwo/Motoring/ParenThots/mStar Online/MyStarJob/Sports/Lifestyle/

Entertainment/Metro/Education {Rotation of up to 5 Advertisers}

Ad UnitDaily Rates

(RM)Weekly Rates

(RM)Banner Size File Size

Eyeblaster (Homepage Only) 2,100 13,000 400 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h)

Landing icon 60 x 60 pixels 35-40 KB





Expandable Skyscraper 900 5,500



Skycraper 650 4,000 120 pixels (w) x 600 pixels (h) 25 KB

Expandable Large Rectangular 800 5,000



Large Rectangular 580 3,500 336 pixels (w) x 280 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

Medium Rectangular (CloveTwo Only) 580 3,500 300 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h) 25-30 KB

Expandable Medium Rectangular (CloveTwo Only)

800 5,000300 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h)


40-45 KB


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TechCentral.my/ Daily Chilli.com/SwitchUp.TV{Rotation of up to 5 Advertisers}

Ad UnitDaily Rates

(RM)Weekly Rates

(RM)Banner Size File Size

Eyeblaster (Homepage Only) 2,100 13,000 400 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h)

Landing icon 60 x 60 pixels 35-40 KB








Large Rectangular 580 3,500 336 pixels (w) x 280 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

Expandable Skyscraper * 900 5,500



Skyscraper * 650 4,000 120 pixels (w) x 600 pixels (h) 25KB

Expandable Lower Rectangular * 500 3,000



Lower Rectangular * 400 2,500 336 pixels (w) x 280 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

* only available in Daily Chilli Pages


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Kuali.com {Rotation of up to 5 Advertisers}

Ad UnitDaily Rates

(RM)Weekly Rates

(RM)Banner Size

File Size (KB)


Expandable Leaderboard 1,450 9,000728 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h)


40-45 KB

Large Rectangular 580 3,500 336 (w) x 280 pixels (h) 35-40 KB




Mid Page 450 2,650 391 pixels (w) x 50 pixels (h) 20-25 KB

Expandable Mid Page 650 4,200391 pixels (w) x 50 pixels (h)


30 KB


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StarProperty.my{Rotation of up to 5 Advertisers}

Ad UnitDaily Rates

(RM)Weekly Rates

(RM)Banner Size

File Size (Max)

Eyeblaster 2,100 13,000 250 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h) 35-40 KB


Expandable Leaderboard



40-45 KB

Medium Rectangular

900 5,500 300 pixels (w) x 250 pixels (h) 25-30 KB

Expandable Medium Rectangular



35-40 KB

Mid Horizontal *

550 3,500 728 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

Mid Page* 400 2,700 468 pixels (w) x 60 pixels (h) 20-25 KB

Bottom Banner * 380 2,500 728 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h) 35-40 KB

* only available in StarProperty.my inside pages


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MyStarJob.comOnline Job Postings

Packages Rate Per Ad Validity

1 job posting (1st time customer) RM190 30 days

1 job posting RM200 30 days

2-4 postings RM190 3 months



15 postings RM160 12 months

- Customised packages are available for more than 15 job postings- Each job ad will be posted online for 30 days

Online Add-Ons (for print advertisers)

Size Of Job Print Ad Add-On Rates

Less than quarter page RM150 (per position)

Quarter page (18 x 4) or equivalent RM500 for the same numbers of positions in respective print ad

Half page (37 x 4) or equivalent RM800 for the same numbers of positions in respective print ad

Full page (37 x 8) or equivalent RM1,000 for the same numbers of positions in respective print ad

Add-on purchases will cost RM150 per position. Print advertisers can opt for add-on purchases if they have lesser positions to post online (for example, a full page ad with 1 or 2 positions)

MicrositeFor an additional RM500, you can customise the look and feel of your page and get to include more information about the company .For enquiries, contact 03-7967 1344/1308 or [email protected]


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Technical Specifications

RICH media• RichMediaadservingat35%loading• RichMediaadservingwithvideoat50%loading• Forotherad-servingplatforms(otherthanauthorisedadservingagents),adefaultfeeis

chargedasfollows:-- RichMedia RM4,000(percampaign)- RichMedia(withvideo) RM3,500(perweek)

NOTE • SpecialistSectionsandVerticalPortals:AllMalaysian.Info/CloveTwo/GalaxieBlog/Kuali/

mStar/Motoring/Property/R.AGE/MyStarJob-Ratesandpackagesandavailable uponrequest• Formonthlyandotherpackages,[email protected]• Creativebuys/Eyeblasterwillbecappedto1viewperuniquevisitor

TECHNICAL specifications• TextsmustbedeliveredinHTML,ASCII,Word(doc),WordPerfectorRichtextformat(rtf)• TablesmustbeinHTML,WordorExcel• PhotographsandgraphicsmustbeinJPEG(jpgorjpeg),GIF,AdobeIllustrator(aioreps), TIFF(tif)oranyformatthatcanbeopenedwithAdobePhotoshop• CreativesinFLASH,GIForJPEGformats• ForFlash(swf)creatives,pleaseembedclick-thrucode. Refertohttp://click.thestar.com.my/flashformoreinformation• Forexpandablecreatives,codingsneedtobeembedded. Refertohttp://click.thestar.com.my/faq• Allflash(swf)filesmustbepublishedinActionScript2.0only

CREATIVE ad format• Creativeadformats(includingvideoformat)mustbeuser-initiatedandinclude “Close”&“Replay”button• Closebuttonmustbeprominent(fontsize10)• Closebuttonmustbeontherighthandcornerofthebanner• Expandableadformatsuponmouse-over/clickbutton

BOOKING & CANCELLATION deadlines• Prioritywillbegiventotheadvertiserswithconfirmedbookingorder• Bookingdateline-14workingdaysbeforelaunchdate• Materialdateline-5workingdaysbeforelaunchdate• No.ofdaysrequiredforcancellation-7workingdays• Forcancellationlessthan7workingdays,50%unusedinventorywillbebilled• Ratesaresubjectto6%GovernmentServiceTax

OPTIONAL services1. BannerDesign(creativeadunits)-RM1,800perbanner(maximum3changesinartworkdesign)2. WebPageDesign-RM2,800perset(TwoA4sizepages)3. WebHosting-RM500permonth(textfileonly)4. StudioRentalServices5. News/ContentFeedService


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A. STARSPECIALS

1. CLIENT-FOCUSED SUPPLEMENTS (minimum: 3+1) Ideal for anniversaries, official openings, ISO awards, product launches, Bursa Malaysia listing and other major corporate or marketing events.

General Conditions:a. Subject to a minimum of four (3+1) pages with a 75:25 advertisement-advertorial ratio,i.e. for

every three pages of advertisements, one page of advertorial will be complimentary. In the event the client wishes to replace their complimentary space with an advertisement, a 50% ad cost applies.

b. The advertorial may be done by the client, its respective advertising agency or The Star. If Star writers are required to write the advertorial on behalf, all relevant materials and photographs must reach us ten (10) working days before the day of publication. The word “Advertorial” (font size 11 points) must be included at the top center of the page.

c. Cancellations made less than ten (10) working days is subject to full surcharge as supplement paginations are prepared in advance.

d. All pages of the supplement package must run together on the same day. In the event the supplement is separated, advertisements that appear on the second day will be considered as ROP ads.

e. Rates: Black & White - casual rates or contract rates apply Full Colour - ROP ratesf. Positioning of pages is strictly at the discretion of Star Publications. Loading applies for

specified positions.g. Client-focused supplements that are specifically anchored in StarBiz, StarBizWeek or other

parts of the main paper are not entitled the FOC page.

2. MARKETING SUPPLEMENTS General Conditions:a. Supplements with specified focuses (i.e. Education Guide; Women’s

World; Fashion & Beauty; Homes; Homes Sunday; Body, Mind and Soul; etc) will only feature advertisements and write-ups related to the topic specified (terms and conditions apply).

b. All press releases and pictures for supplements have to be submitted on or before the deadline specified in the circular.

c. Press releases submitted for full-length stories should not exceed 500 words, and picture stories should not be more than 250 words.

d. Always provide a few good resolution pictures in jpeg format to be sent with the stories.

e. Requests for interviews have to be forwarded to the coordinator ([email protected]) before the story submission deadline, along with relevant contact details i.e. name of interviewee, place, time, background information, photographer’s presence, etc.

f. Interviews conducted are on rotational basis and are granted based on time availability and frequency of requests.

g. E-mail and/ or phone interviews are preferred for outstation clients.h. Placement of stories in all supplements is strictly at editorial’s

discretion.i. Articles are written at the discretion of the writers and are not

subject to editing by clients.j. Stories, titles, and picture captions will be edited for clarity and

length at the discretion of the editors.k. Complimentary stories do not always come with a picture.

StarSpecials

STARSPECIALS

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A. CONTEST PROMOTION

1. A photostat copy of the Finance Ministry’s approval of the said contest or promotion should be presented, where required by law.

2. The contest or promotion must be exclusive to The Star but exception is given to periodicals and newspapers of other languages.

3. Total prize winnings offered for any contest or promotion has to be equivalent to a cash value of no less than RM20,000.

4. Except for air tickets, holiday packages or electrical products, sponsored prizes have to be in the form of cash and products in kind, and not only limited to products by advertisers.

5. Total advertisement cost needs to reach a minimum of RM50,000 and the duration of each contest or promotion must be less than three months.

6. Size of contest advertisements must not be less than 18cm X 8col. or 144 col. cm. 7. Advertisement rates are accounted for based on casual rates of the respective

publications. Where proof of purchase is required, cost of the product should not exceed RM10.

8. All joint contest and promotion packages are subject to 6% Government Service Tax, borne by the advertiser.

9. Advertising agencies are entitled to a commission of 10% (of the nett cost) if the project is initiated by the agency and related advertising materials are provided by the agency.

10. For projects initiated by The Star and no materials arranged by the advertising agency, the commission extended would be 5% (of the nett cost).

11. An administrative cost of RM5,000 is incurred and is borne by the advertiser if The Star were to handle contest responses (not inclusive of postage and distribution of prizes).

B. EVENT MARKETING PROMOTION

1. Event Marketing Promotions involve contests and promotions generated from major sports events like World Cup, SEA Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympics, etc. and all public relations and promotion campaigns that include the management of logistics like Art Competitions, Children Camps, Seminars, Workshops, etc.

2. Total package required for event promotions should not be less than RM100,000. The amount will be utilized at The Star’s discretion for event promotions, editorial coverage and/ or assistance rendered in logistics coordination.

3. Conditions 3,4,8,9 and 10 (under Contest Promotions) are applicable.

C. SPECIAL PROJECTS / PACKAGES

1. Special projects and packages that are initiated and handled by The Star are not entitled to agency commission.

2. Editorial buys that are done by The Star are not entitled to agency commission.

Guidelines On Joint Promotions / Contest

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D. MAGAZINE CONTESTS

1. Total prize winnings offered for any contest or promotion should be equivalent to a cash value of RM5,000 for Kuntum; RM10,000 for Galaxie; RM8,000 for Shang Hai and RM12,000 for Flavours.

2. Advertising space taken for the a contest package should not be less than four (4) insertions (for Kuntum), (3) three insertions (for Shang Hai and Flavours) or six (6) insertions (for Galaxie) within the duration of the contest and each ad size should not be less than half a page (in Galaxie) or full page (in Kuntum, Shang Hai and Flavours).

3. All magazine contests and promotion packages are subject to 6% Government Service Tax.

4. Advertisement rates are quantified based on the casual rates of the respective magazines.

5. Cost-sharing ratio for contests with no proof of purchase between Kuntum, Galaxie, Shang Hai or Flavours and the advertiser is at 20:80 for Black & White and Spot Colour ads, and 30:70 for Full Colour ads.

6. Where proof of purchase is required, the cost of the purchased product should be no more than RM10. Cost-sharing ratio between Kuntum, Galaxie, Shang Hai or Flavours and the advertiser is at 10:90 for Black & White and Spot Colour ads, and 20:80 for Full Colour ads.

7. Advertising agencies are entitled to a commission of 10% (of the nett cost) if the contest is initiated by the agency and related advertising materials are provided by the agency.

8. For projects initiated by the other publications and no materials arranged by the advertising agency, no agency commission would be extended.

9. An administrative cost of RM5,000 is incurred and is borne by the advertiser if The Star were to handle contest responses (not inclusive of postage and distribution of prizes).

10. The contest created by the other publications, including the campaign ideas, are the intellectual property of Star Publications (M) Bhd and shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any form, in part or whole, or by any means, without written consent from the management of Star Publications (M) Berhad.

Note: Approval of all contests / joint promotion proposals is subject to The Star’s discretion.

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A. CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT PERIOD. The Agreement is valid for a period of twelve (12) months.

2. CONTRACT RATES. The Advertiser shall commit a minimum number of insertions and/or minimum quantum , as the case may be, to be published during the Contract Period (hereinafter referred to as “Minimum Commitment”) in order to enjoy the Contract Rates granted by the Publisher under this Agreement

3. POSITION OF ADVERTISEMENTS. The Publisher shall publish all advertisements booked in the run-on-page unless it has been specifically agreed upon by the parties that the advertisements with loadings be published as per the Advertiser’s/Publisher’s letter of offer and/or Space Orders/Media Orders.

4. RATE REVISION. The Publisher reserves the right to revise the Contract Rates from time to time by giving the Advertiser one (1) month’s notice.

5. RATES ADJUSTMENT. In the event the Advertiser fails to fulfill the required Minimum Commitment during the Contract Period for whatsoever reason (whether such failure is attributable to the Publisher or not), the Contract Rates granted to the Advertiser under Clause 2 will be nullified automatically. The Publisher shall then be entitled to impose additional charges (hereinafter referred to as “Rate Adjustment”) on the Advertiser (as per APPENDIX E) for all insertions and such charges are non-commissionable. This is strictly without prejudice to any suspension or cancellation of any advertisement booked and/or accepted for publication by the Publisher due to non-payment of overdue account by the Advertiser or earlier termination of the Agreement under Clause 14 below.

6. ADVERTISEMENT SPACE ORDERS. The Advertiser shall execute the Advertisement Space Orders and furnish a facsimile or scanned copy of the same to the Publisher when making advertisement booking(s), and further warrant to furnish the original Advertisement Space Orders. The Publisher shall be at liberty to accept, reject, amend and/or alter wholly or partly any of the terms and conditions in the said Advertisement Space Orders without giving the Advertiser notice thereof.

7. PUBLISHER’S RIGHTS

(a) CANCELLATIONS/TRANSFERS. The Publisher reserves the right to levy full charges and/or not to accept cancellations and/or transfers UNLESS the Publisher receives written notice of not less than five (5) working days for Black/White advertisements and not less than twelve (12) working days for full colour/spot colour advertisements.

(b) SUSPENSIONS/REJECTIONS/CANCELLATIONS. The Publisher reserves the right to suspend or cancel any advertisement booked and/or accepted for publication by the Publisher in the event of non-payment of overdue account by the Advertiser. The Publisher shall not be liable for any omissions, rejections, suspensions or cancellations of any advertisements booked and/or accepted for publication, payment received by the Publisher notwithstanding.

(c) CHANGE OF PUBLICATION DATE(S)/ SECTION(S)/ PAGE(S)/ POSITION(S). Whilst every endeavour is made to adhere to the date(s)/ section(s)/ page(s)/position(s) of publication when these are specifically stated by the Advertiser, the Publisher reserves the right to change to other date(s)/section(s)/page(s)/ position(s) without prior notice or reference to the Advertiser and the Publisher shall not be liable for any loss (actual or potential) whatsoever occasioned by the failure of any of the advertisement(s) to appear on those specified date(s)/ section(s)/ page(s)/position(s).

(d) ALTERATIONS. The Publisher shall have the right to make alteration(s) whatsoever considered necessary or desirable or to require any copies to be amended to meet the Publisher’s approval without prior approval of the Advertiser or the need to give the Advertiser prior notice.

(e) REPRODUCTION. The Publisher shall not be liable for any unsatisfactory reproduction, errors and/or omissions if the Materials supplied by the Advertiser are not made to the Publisher’s specifications as contained in the Publisher’s Current Rate Book.

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(f) MATERIALS. The Publisher reserves the right to delete/remove/destroy all advertising pdf files (hereinafter referred to as “Materials”) which have been in the Publisher’s custody for two (2) months from the first publication date UNLESS the Publisher has been specifically instructed by the Advertiser in writing to the contrary. The Advertiser hereby acknowledges and agrees that all Materials are kept at the sole risk of the Advertiser and the Publisher shall not be held responsible for the loss/stolen/damage of the same.

8. COMPLAINTS. Any discrepancy on advertisements published must be reported by the Advertiser in writing to the Publisher within one (1) day from the date of first publication. The Publisher retains sole discretion as to whether to cause a corrective advertisement to be published at the earliest convenient date without compensation, PROVIDED ALWAYS that the Publisher receives the complaint within one (1) day from the first date of publication and such discrepancies are caused solely by the Publisher.

9. INVOICES AND DEBIT NOTES. All invoices and debit notes unless stated otherwise are payable within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication. The Publisher reserves the right to impose an interest of 1.5% per month on overdue accounts calculated from the due date to the date of full realization, on daily rest basis.

10. INDEMNITY. The Advertiser shall indemnify and keep the Publisher indemnified against all claims, legal suits, demands, losses, costs and expenses whether actual or potential in respect of any advertisement published at the request of the Advertiser.

11. LITIGATION.

(a) The parties hereto the Agreement, hereby agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kuala Lumpur in the event of any litigation and the laws of Malaysia shall prevail.

(b) The Advertiser shall be liable to pay all fees and expenses including the Publisher’s solicitors fees (on a Solicitor and Client basis), if credit facilities granted to the Advertiser is to be recovered by any process of the law.

12. THE AGREEMENT shall supersede all previous agreements and/or undertakings, whether written or oral entered into (if any) between the parties and shall take precedence over the terms and conditions as contained in the Publisher’s Space Orders/Media Orders.

13. TIME. Whenever mentioned, shall be the essence of the Agreement.

14. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT PERIOD. The parties hereto hereby agree that the Publisher shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement before the expiry of the Contract Period in the event of the following:-

(a) When the Advertiser fails to settle all outstanding monies owing and due to the Publisher in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein.

(b) When the Advertiser breaches any of the terms and conditions as specified in this Agreement and/or the Publisher’s Current Rate Book and/or the Publisher’s Space Orders.

15. CORRESPONDENCE. Any notice, request or demand required to be served by either party hereto to each other under the Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be sufficiently served if it is sent by the other party or their Solicitors by registered post addressed to the other party’s address herein before mentioned. In such case, it shall be deemed to have been received at the time when such registered letter would be in the ordinary course be delivered or if it was given by the Party or their Solicitors by hand to the other Party or their Solicitors.

16. AMBIT OF AGREEMENT. The Agreement shall be binding upon the successors in title and permitted assigns of the respective parties and the Advertiser covenants and undertakes not to assign the Agreement without the consent of the Publisher first had and obtained, PROVIDED ALWAYS a minimum notice of two (2) months in writing shall be given to the Publisher by the Advertiser.

17. A digital version of the Advertiser’s printed advertisement may be placed by the Publisher on The Star Online website.

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18. The Publisher reserves the absolute right to review and/or vary the terms and conditions herein contained from time to time and the Advertiser will be notified in writing following such review and/or variation.

B. ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS1. All advertisements must abide by various advertising restrictions and regulations that are or

may be issued by the relevant or competent authorities from time to time, include but not limited to the following:

a. All advertisements must conform to the Malaysian Code of Advertising Practice. b. All advertisements pertaining to medicine, infant food, health products and treatment

affecting the human body must comply with the Medicines (Advertisement & Sale) Act 1956 (Revised - 1983) and the Medicine Advertisements Board Regulations 1976.

c. All advertisements on residential properties must bear necessary approval code number from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.

d. All tour enterprises incorporated in Malaysia must be registered with the Tourist Development Corporation (TDC) and their advertisements must bear the enterprise’s registration number.

e. All discount/sales advertisements must bear the approval code from the Ministry Of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

2. The Advertiser hereby represents and warrants to the Publisher that: -a. Nothing contained in the Materials shall be libelous and defamatory in nature; andb. The content of the Materials does not infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights

(including without limitation any infringement of patent right, copyrights, registered design right, trademark or plagiarism) of any third party.

C. CREDIT TERMS a. Advertising Agencies accredited with the Publisher - all invoices and statements of accounts

shall be settled within forty five (45) days after the first publication date.b. Advertisers with proven good track record by the Publisher, all invoices and statements of

accounts shall be settled within thirty (30) days after the first publication date. Credit terms for advertisers in the category of pub, discos, event management and circus will be reviewed on a case to case basis.

c. New advertisers are to pay cash prior to publication of advertisement.

D. NON-FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT a. Where an agency/ies to use the Contract, the agency shall be fully responsible for the total Rate

Adjustment. However if the agency wants to be absolved from paying the Rate Adjustment, it shall be the onus of the agency to include a letter of undertaking from the advertiser undertaking to pay the Rate Adjustment on demand in the event of non-fulfillment. i) Where the agency signs the contract but loses the advertiser before the Contract expires,

the agency shall be responsible for informing us immediately that they have lost the advertiser, and to submit documentary proof of the same and for the Rate Adjustment for non-fulfillment of contract as well

ii) However, if the advertiser now wants to advertise directly with us and wants to continue with the Contract, then the advertiser must give us a letter of undertaking for all Rate Adjustment should there be non-fulfillment.

b. Where the agency signs the Contract but during the contract period loses the advertiser to another agency, subject to submission of documentary proof of the same being tendered to the Publisher, the responsibility for the Rate Adjustment shall be with the new agency. Before further placements of advertisements are allowed, the advertiser or the new agency wanting to continue with the existing Contract, must furnish us with a letter of undertaking, undertaking on demand to pay the Rate Adjustment in case of non-fulfillment not only for advertisements placed by the old agency but for all future advertisements.

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E. RATE ADJUSTMENT

1. NON-FULFILLMENT OF THE MINIMUM COMMITMENT By THE ADVERTISER. In the event the Advertiser fails to honor the Minimum Commitment within the Contract Period, the Advertiser shall forthwith be liable to pay the Publisher the following: -

(a) The Rate Adjustment which shall be calculated premised upon the difference between the actual rates appearing in the Publisher’s Current Rate Book for the actual number of insertions published by the Advertiser during Contract Period less the Contract Rates in the event the Advertiser fails to commit a minimum number of insertions; or

(b) The Rate Adjustment which shall be solely determined by the Publisher at its absolute discretion in the event the Advertiser fails to commit a minimum quantum.

For the avoidance of doubt, in such situations, the Contract Rates granted to the Advertiser under this Agreement shall no longer be applicable.

NO. OF INSERTIONSPER CONTRACT

NO. OF INSERTIONSFULLFILLED

RATE ADJUSTMENTTO BE PAID

10 INSERTIONS 1 TO 9 INSERTIONS (CASUAL RATE - CONTRACT RATE)

X NO. OF INSERTIONS FULFILLED X SIZE



18 INSERTIONS 10 TO 17 INSERTIONS (10 INSERTION RATE - CONTRACT RATE) X NO. OF INSERTIONS FULFILLED X SIZE
















* Note : This applies to both insertion and volume/quantum commitment

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1. Base material Newsprint - neutral in colour2. Newsprint 45 g/m23. Ink densities Cyan 0.95 Magenta 0.95 Yellow 0.90 Black 1.10 Tolerence ± 0.05 for all colours , above zero paper base. 4. Colour sequence Cyan - Magenta - Yellow - Black5. Screen ruling 100 lines per inch6. Dot shape Eliptical dot with a minimum density of 3.0 with no dot fringe. 7. Screen angles Cyan 108.4o Magenta 161.4o Yellow 90o Black 45o

8. Scanning resolution 300 dpi9. Maximum ink density 240% for 4 colour printing & only 1 colour may be solid 160% for 2 colour printing & only 1 colour may be solid This is to improve trapping and reduce set-off, lost details and smudging.10. Proofing standard IFRA standard profile for newspaper printing - ISO 12647-3 ISOnewspaper26v4.icc for colour profile ISOnewspaper26v4_gr.icc for grey scale profile11. Dot gain Commercial proofs seldom reflect the 30% midtone dot gain incurred in newsprint. Dot gain of 30% at the 50% dot area is to be simulated in the proof making process to provide an approximation of the actual printed result.12. All line copies Minimum 7 points, except for legal & proclamation ads (minimum 5.5 points) Recommend Sans Serif type faces for greater clarity & readability13. Reversed text on colour Minimum 12 points for BW sans serif type is recommended. Minimum 14 points for 4 colour printing Not to be position within screen areas less than 70% nor in yellow / light colour background14. All rules & character strokes Minimum 0.5 points Thin rules & small light typeface lettering/text should be restricted to single colour solid printing15. Point to check Overprint & Knockout trapping16. Color ads Do not contain Spot, LAB or RGB colours. Please convert Spot / Pantone colours to CYMK17. Format & Compatibility Acrobat 4 and above (PDF 1.3) without crop marks and bleed. Ensure file can be separated correctly.18. For Grayscale images Highlight 7% to 9% Shadow 85% to 90%19. The background On which the text is to be printed on should be hollowed out. Text should be boldface sans serif type. Note: 1) Due to mode of printing (high speed web wet-on wet) on newsprint, a certain degree of set-off and see through must be expected. 2) Misregistration of up to 1 roll of dot out (100 lpi) view 18 inches away is the internationally accepted standard. 3) Advertisement printed on newsprint will always appear darker than the final sheet-fed proofs supplied by the production houses due to inevitable dot-gain.

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1. Late material submission charges:

(a) RM250* per process colour (For material deadlines, please refer to page 10 of the rate card) (b) Additional late material charges of RM1,000 will be charged after the following

deadlines for the next day publication** :

Main Paper / StarBiz (from Monday to Saturday) : 8pm (1 working day before publication date)

StarBizweek (Saturday) : 4pm (on Friday)

StarTwo (from Monday to Friday) : 4pm (1 working day before publication date)

StarWeekender (Saturday) : 11am (on Friday)

StarMag / Other Sunday Pullouts : 4pm (on Friday)

StarMetro Editions (from Monday to Saturday) : 11am ( 1 working day before publication date)

Other pre-print sections : 3 hours before printing

Note : All late material arrangements must be followed by a formal letter, within 24 hours.

2. For all material sent after 8pm for next day publication** Material must be sent before 10.00pm for next day’s publication, failing which, a repeat ad copy will be used or other filler ads will be used, at The Star’s discretion. All charges will be borne by the Advertiser.

* “Per process colour” is defined as per advertisement booking. Example: Full Colour late material charges equals RM250 X 4 process colours = RM1,000

** “Next day publication” does not include public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays

LATE MATERIAL SUBMISSION CHARGES

Documents

Final Rate Card 2011