The Rocket (magazine)
| Categories | Political magazine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Website | The Rocket |
The Rocket is a monthly political news magazine published in Malaysia. Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest magazines in the country. Subtitled as "From Malaysians for Malaysians", it is also one of the alternative media outlets of Malaysia.[1]
History and profile
The Rocket was founded in 1966. The magazine is affiliated with
Since its establishment, The Rocket has been subject to bans. For instance, on 22 May 1969, the magazine and other political party publications were temporarily banned in Malaysia.[5] In the late 1990s, it was again temporarily closed.[6] In 2010, the renewal of the publishing permits of the magazine and of other opposition publications was delayed.[7]
The Rocket is published on a monthly basis.[2] The magazine has Malay, Chinese and English editions.[8] The circulation of The Rocket sharply decreased following the Malaysian general election in 1990.[9]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-136-82508-8.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-135-89511-2.
- ^ S2CID 145737532.
- .
- ISBN 978-967-10617-4-9.
- ^ "Alternative media springs up to challenge". The Irrawaddy. 7 (6). July 1999.
- ^ Kannan Loganathan; Ali Salman; Emma Mirza Wati Mohammad (2015). "Fetters on Freedom of Information and Free Speech in Malaysia: A Study of the Licensing and Sedition Law". E-Bangi. 10 (2).
- ISBN 978-0-7619-2688-7.
- S2CID 156806409.