About Us
Pocket News is an independent digital news platform and photo agency headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, committed to delivering credible journalism, compelling editorial photography, and impactful multimedia storytelling. Guided by the principles of accuracy, impartiality, transparency and editorial integrity, Pocket News serves as a trusted source of news and visual content for readers, businesses and media professionals.
Established on 24 December 2013, Pocket News operates under a sustainable and fully independent editorial model. The organisation maintains complete editorial autonomy in its reporting and decision-making, and is not affiliated with any other media publication or organisation bearing a similar name. Since its inception, Pocket News has continuously evolved to meet the changing demands of digital journalism while embracing innovation in media production and visual communication.
Pocket News has been officially registered with Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia (JAPEN) under the Ministry of Communications since 23 June 2015, reaffirming its position within Malaysia’s recognised media landscape. Its legitimacy and registration can be verified through the Direktori Media Awam (D-Media) maintained by the Department of Information Malaysia.
Designed as a mobile-first, multi-platform digital newsroom, Pocket News delivers a seamless reading experience across desktop, tablet and smartphone devices. Powered by modern web technologies, the platform offers fast-loading pages, responsive design and efficient content delivery, allowing readers to stay informed anytime and anywhere.
Today, Pocket News continues to expand its digital footprint with a growing and engaged audience, reaching:
- 5,000+ daily readers
- 100,000+ monthly readers
- A continuously expanding digital audience across multiple online platforms
- Optimised content delivery for today’s mobile-first and connected generation
At the heart of Pocket News is the belief that powerful journalism combines compelling storytelling with impactful visuals. By integrating professional editorial photography with accurate reporting, the platform creates immersive news experiences while serving the needs of publishers, government agencies, corporations, event organisers and communication professionals.
Our media services include:
- News Reporting & Feature Articles
- Editorial Photography
- Online News Publication
- Sponsored & Branded Content
- Corporate, Brand & Product Coverage
- Event & Press Conference Coverage
- Multimedia & Visual Storytelling Campaigns
- Photo Licensing & Image Syndication
Pocket News delivers timely and relevant reporting across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Business & Economy
- Technology & Innovation
- Government & Politics
- Community & Human Interest
- Lifestyle, Fashion & Entertainment
- Food & Product Reviews
- Tourism, Festivals & Events
- Sports
- Breaking News & Current Affairs
Through Pocket News Images, the organisation’s dedicated editorial photo agency, Pocket News places a strong strategic emphasis on high-impact visual journalism. Every image is created to inform, document and preserve moments that matter while enhancing the depth and authenticity of news coverage.
Pocket News Images provides:
- Editorial & News Photography
- Documentary Photo Essays
- Corporate & Event Photography
- Sports Photography
- Fashion & Lifestyle Editorials
- Press Conference Coverage
- Photo Licensing & Editorial Image Distribution
Our editorial philosophy is built upon accuracy, fairness, independence and public trust. Every story undergoes editorial review to ensure factual accuracy, relevance and responsible reporting. By combining trusted journalism with professional visual storytelling, Pocket News remains committed to informing communities, supporting transparent communication and delivering meaningful content that connects people with the stories shaping Malaysia and beyond.
