By KINIBIZ
It’s really about business news, analyses and views
KINIBIZ began as an online only business news portal in February 2013, eventually going subscription in May of the same year. It was jointly owned by Malaysiakini and its publisher and founding editor P Gunasegaram. Due to lack of funds, it was shut down three years later in 2016.
The website, now wholly owned by Gunasegaram or Guna, was revived after being hacked in 2023. The aim was to preserve the content which is of archival value. There is now a limited uploading of articles, mainly columns written by Guna which are used in publications like Malaysiakini and Newswav.
KINIBIZ filled a gap in Malaysian business news coverage by bringing to its readers independent reporting that was intrepid, impartial, informed and insightful, backed by incisive analyses and unflinching commentary.
From April 14, 2015 KINIBIZ rolled out a new print business magazine, a high-quality fortnightly publication showcasing more timeless articles in a refreshing, easy-to-read format for readers who want to be well-informed on all things business in Malaysia.
KINIBIZ has made a name for itself by not only breaking news (for example how 1Malaysia Development Bhd started and began its questionable practice, examined in a series in March 2013) but through in-depth analysis and unflinching but fair commentary as well.
KINIBIZ Online and Magazine complemented each other. Together they make a formidable combination which gave readers ready, reliable, timely and thorough sources of business news, analyses and views in formats which appeal to different tastes and preferences.
KINIBIZ Online gave the most important business news as it unfolded throughout the day PLUS daily, exclusive blend of insightful analysis and independent, if sometimes irreverent, commentary and investigation. At its height, KINIBIZ had about 200,000 unique visitors and some half a million pageviews a month.
KINIBIZ Magazine was a beautifully packaged, unique repository of our more timeless treasures to enjoy at leisure. It was envisaged that there would be 25 issues a year with a double bumper issue at year-end for this fortnightly print publication.
You can access all the magazines now on this website. (see above – Navigating KINIBIZ)