The importance of reading newspaper. As the name suggests newspapers are a source of news and information. In several respects they are also a medium of communication among the peoples of the world. Background of the study newspapers help to improve reading habits, knowledge and awareness. They can be part of good study habits for students in any area of specialization.

Malaysia is a developing country with many ethnic communities who wish to live together. Talk about the importance of newspaper the newspaper, today, plays a vital role in human affairs. Its importance has not been diminished by the appearance of the radio or the television.

The newspaper has become the main source of information about local and foreign affairs. Though the radio and television convey important news and messages quicker than the newspaper, they seldom give the details of an incident. The newspaper, on the other hand, gives not only more detail about a particular incident but it also contains more new items. This is greatly important today when political changes occur with rapidity unknown before. Besides, the newspaper is easier to carry and it could be read at any time during the day.

Further, the permanence of the printed word helps one to refresh ones memory of certain facts and incidents reported in the past. The importance of newspaper has been increased greatly by the spread of education. Education sharpens ones curiosity about events in distant lands and also makes one conscious of the necessity to maintain ones reading habits.

In both respects the newspaper appeals most, especially if one finds little time to read books. The newspaper should, however, be read with caution, for its capacity to do harm is great. Therefore, when some news is reported wrongly either by mistake or design, it may cause a lot of harm. One the other hand, if the policy of the newspaper is to promote the welfare of the people, it could do a lot of good. For example, it could exercise its influence to persuade the government of a country to do many things for the benefit of the people. In a country like malaysia, where there are many races of people, the newspaper could also use its influence to promote good will and harmony among the people.

In general, however, the newspaper tries to report as accurately as possible, for there are various magazines and periodicals competing with the newspaper to provide accurate information on world developments, and it is the newspaper that links us with the outside world. Everywhere there is a keen desire to learn more and more about the affairs of the world. This is partly the result of the spread of education which sharpens ones curiosity to learn about distant lands.