Nona is a women's magazine published in Malaysia.[1][2] It has been published monthly in the Malay language by Shah Alam-based Kumpulan Media Karangkraf Sdn Bhd (Karangkraf) since November 1986.[3][4] The magazine's tagline is "Realiti Impian Wanita", literally meaning the 'Reality of Women's Dream'.[2][5][6]
| Managing Editor | Kiffy Razak |
|---|---|
| Categories | Women's magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Kumpulan Media Karangkraf Sdn Bhd (Karangkraf) & Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd (Ideaktiv) |
| Founded | November 1986 |
| First issue | November 1986 |
| Company | Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) & Karangkraf |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Based in | Shah Alam |
| Language | Malay |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 1675-0438 |
| OCLC | 1027883024 |
Beside its print version, Nona has been published digitally online since 2012.[3][4] On 2 May 2018, Karangkraf entered a joint venture with Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) to establish a content company, Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd to manage Nona and other magazines owned by the group.[2][7][8] The magazine targets the 25 – 45 years old female readers market. The statistics of Google Analytics in June 2020 show the print version of the magazine has a circulation of 30,000 copies monthly while the digital website has 2.16 million visitors, 8.29 million page views as well as 274 thousand Facebook followers and 1.01 million average reach and also 256 thousand Instagram followers.[9]
Nona is a prestigious women's lifestyle Malay magazine featuring the Malaysian royalty, social elite, top celebrities and influencers.[1][2] It also covers the latest fashion, lifestyle and beauty trends as well as exclusive interviews and success stories.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
Awards and recognitions presented
editNona Superwoman Award
editNona as a women's magazine in Malaysia has organised and presented the Nona Superwoman Award to honour outstanding individuals especially women who have contributed to good causes in various fields.[17][18][19] Former cabinet minister, Rafidah Aziz was first to receive the inaugural Nona Superwoman Award in 2018.[20][21] At the 2020 Nona Superwoman Award, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was the main recipient meanwhile Noor Hisham Abdullah, former Health Director-General leading the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia was honoured with a special Nona Frontliner Award.[17][22]
Nona Superhero Award
editIn December 2021, the Nona magazine and Ideaktiv started presented the Nona Superhero Award for especially to top excelled men in the country as a continuity of the Nona Superwoman Award.[23] The inaugural recipients men among others were Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah for second time again, who had received 2020 Nona Superwoman Award a year earlier and youth politician Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.[24][25]
Awards and recognitions received
editNona has managed to garner some awards and recognitions notably the MPA Magazine Awards of Magazine Publishers Association Malaysia.[26][27] Among the awards are :
- 2014 MPA Magazine Awards – Silver Award – Category Women – Bahasa Melayu
- 2016 MPA Magazine Awards – Bronze Award – Category Women – Bahasa Melayu
See also
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References
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- ^ a b c d "12 Penghias Cover Majalah Nona Sepanjang Tahun 2019". Selongkar 10 (in Malay). Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b Eugene Mahalingam (14 April 2012). "Karangkraf expects new magazines to boost ad revenue". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Majalah Nona-Karangkraf Mall". Kumpulan Media Karangkraf. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Nona - Realiti Impian Wanita". Find Glocal. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Majalah Nona". Magazines Sites. pustakabudi99. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "About Us: Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd". ideaktiv.com. Ideaktiv. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "About Nu Ideaktiv". Karangkraf. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Specialty: Brand: Women: Nona". Google Analytics: June 2020. Ideaktiv. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Nona Magazine May 2018". Celmonze The Signature. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Nona Magazine". Tangerine Models. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ Raja Nadia Sabrina. "My Most Personal Interview - Nona Magazine". RNadia. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "FCC Goes Extra Miles – The New Battlefield, Fabulous MUA Nona x FCC". Farmasi Colour Cosmetics. FCC. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Nona Magazine - Hari Lebih Bermakna dengan ROYCE'". ROYCE’ Chocolate Malaysia. 1 June 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Kee Yong Seng featured by Nona Malaysia Female Magazine". Premier Clinic. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Youth in NONA Magazine". Geng ISihat. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b Rosmah Idayu (21 December 2020). "NONA SUPERWOMAN 2020 Raikan Kejayaan Wanita Pencetus Inspirasi". Nona (in Malay). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Norhayati Suboh (19 December 2020). "Malam Pengiktirafan Nona Super Women Award 2020 Berlangsung Gemilang 47 Anugerah Buat Individu-cemerlang/". Mingguan Wanita (in Malay). Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Nurul Huda Husain (29 December 2020). "Nufiya, Fyzara kerjasama bantu wanita jana pendapatan". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ Afiq Ariffin, Eka Roslee (5 December 2018). "Rafidah Aziz diiktiraf Nona Superwoman of The Year 2018". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Nona Superwoman Award 2018 Rai Wanita Cemerlang". Ideaktiv (in Malay). 5 December 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Neelofa & Mira Filzah Bakal Naik Pentas Antara Penerima Nona Superwoman Award 2020 Malam Ini". Media Hiburan (in Malay). 18 December 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Nona Superhero Award- Teaser Superhero: List Superhero Award: 2021". Nona (in Malay). 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Dr Noor Hisham, Abang Viva diiktiraf Nona Superhero Award 2021". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Najiha (15 December 2021). "NONA Man Inspiring Award Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman". Nona Superhero Award (in Malay). Nona. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Awards and Recognition: Nona-Nu Ideaktiv-Karangkraf". Kumpulan Karangkraf. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "MPA Magazine Awards". Magazine Publishers Association Malaysia. Retrieved 14 July 2021.