The Star

The Star Online is Malaysia's first news website, launched in 1995. It provides up-to-date breaking news, compelling content, and insightful opinions on various topics including current news, business, sports, community, tech, lifestyle and world news. The site offers expert analysis and dynamic videos. It is the digital companion to The Star newspaper and part of a portfolio that includes print media as well as a mobile app.

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Favoring plant-based ultra-processed foods as an exception to the perceived health benefits of plant-based diets.
  • Suggesting Tai Chi as a treatment for Parkinson's without providing a balanced view of other treatment options.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No specific conflicts of interest identified.
  • The website serves a million strong following on both Twitter and Facebook.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Articles are generally straightforward and factual, but the favoring of Tai Chi for Parkinson's may give a misleading impression.

Recent Articles

  • New Study: Consuming Plant-Based Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

    New Study: Consuming Plant-Based Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 New research links consuming plant-based ultra-processed foods, like vegan kebabs and mock meats, to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and mortality. These foods contain unhealthy additives that disturb gut bacteria, leading to inflammation and thickening of blood vessels. Whole plant foods provide essential nutrients without harmful additives.
  • Mount Ruang's Eruption Displaces Thousands, Closes Airports in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

    Mount Ruang's Eruption Displaces Thousands, Closes Airports in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted on May 1, 2024, prompting thousands of evacuations and flight disruptions due to the ash cloud. Residents on Ruang and Tagulandang Islands were evacuated, with seven regional airports closing. The Indonesian geological agency warned of potential super-heated volcanic clouds and a tsunami if the volcano's dome collapses into the sea.

  • Meta to End Cross-App Chats Between Instagram and Facebook

    Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Meta is discontinuing the cross-app communication feature between Facebook and Instagram starting mid-December. Existing chats with Facebook accounts on Instagram will become read-only. The move is believed to be in response to Europe's Digital Markets Act.

  • Epic Games Accuses Google of 'Bribe and Block' Scheme in Antitrust Trial

    Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 Epic Games has accused Google of using a 'bribe and block' scheme to stifle competition. Google offered a $360 million incentive package to Activision Blizzard and an $18 million agreement with Tencent's Riot Games to ensure their games launched on the Google Play store. The trial is Google's second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months and is expected to last until just before Christmas.

  • WeWork Files for Bankruptcy: A Fall from $47 Billion Valuation

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company was once valued at $47 billion, but its value had fallen to as low as $10 billion by 2021. WeWork has entered into a restructuring support agreement that is expected to erase about $3 billion of its debt. SoftBank, which owns about 60% of WeWork, acknowledges that the company cannot survive without renegotiating its expensive leases.

  • Tai Chi May Slow Parkinson's Progression and Lower Dementia Risk, Studies Suggest

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Long-term practice of Tai Chi may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease and reduce the need for medication. Tai Chi may also lower the risk of dementia.

  • Google Maps Enhances User Experience with New AI Features and Expanded Live View

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Google Maps has expanded its Live View AR navigation tool to more than 100 countries. New AI features in Google Maps include more detailed street maps and a feature that predicts the most likely path of travel. Google Maps now provides real-time information on the availability of EV charging stations.