The Star Malaysia

Name: The Star Malaysia
Rating: 2.79 (4163 reviews)
Author: Star Media Group Berhad

LiveStar Media Group Berhad5 apps · 532.6K installsNews & MagazinesFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $20.99 per itemcom.knx.thestarmobile

The latest news from Malaysia's leading English news outlet

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Total installs: 478,746
Installs / day: +44
Rating: 2.8★
Released: 8 May 2011
Last update: 8 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter

Lifetime avg ≈ 85/day (all installs ÷ days since release)

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

3dAll

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 10 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

2 changesFull history

13 Oct 2026 before
Update date
4 Sept 20268 Oct 2026
13 Oct 2026 before
Version
6.5.3 → 6.5.4

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 14 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇲🇾 Malaysia (~100%).

Malaysia100%#19 Top free · News & magazines

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 14 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · News & magazines	MY	#19	▲ 2

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location
Collects data Personal info and Financial info
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

19 in 9 groups

9 Sensitive5 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Record sound using your phone's microphone
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Read more · all 19 permissions Show less

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

Information is freely available these days. But false information can be costly and detrimental to unsuspecting readers. We are Malaysia's most trusted news source and this is endorsed by the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022. We pride ourselves for only publishing news that have been verified by official sources and this is where we stand out from the crowd. We are backed by a team of award winning journalists and respected thought leaders in their respective fields. Easily access The Star's award-winning journalism with features like: - Nexus Rewards [NEW]: Turn your reading into real rewards! Earn points automatically as you read and share articles, then trade them in at the online Nexus Hub for guaranteed prizes. - Read Offline: Download stories to read even when you're not connected - Bookmarks: Save articles and retrieve them later at your convenience - News-in-audio: Listen to the top story summaries(?) at the tap of a button - Personal navigation menu: Customise your navigation with your preferred sections - Dark mode: Switch to a darker interface that's easier on the eyes and saves on your battery consumption - Quick command: Access all the story tools from one place - Breaking news alerts: Stay up-to-date with the important headlines of the day The Star app is free to download, and all users can access Complimentary (non-locked) stories. Subscribers get unlimited access to all content and features on the app and web. Rates may vary by location. Subscriptions are offered at MYR4.90/week, MYR13.90/month and MYR 99.90/year. Subscription will be automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime by going to your Google Play account Subscription settings and tap on "Cancel subscription". Terms of Use: https://www.thestar.com.my/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thestar.com.my/privacy/ We always welcome and take your valuable feedback into consideration when we shape our product. Write to us via the in-app feedback form (Profile > Feedback) or contact The Star Customer Service at 1 300 88 7827, or email [email protected].

What's new

Read Here. Win at Nexus! Make your daily reading more rewarding! This app is now plugged into the all-new Nexus rewards program. Earn points directly in the app just by catching up on the news, then use your total balance at the Nexus hub to spin the wheel for guaranteed prizes. Update the app, log in, and make your daily reading count!

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