Nona (magazine) explained

Nona
Publisher:Kumpulan Media Karangkraf Sdn Bhd (Karangkraf) & Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd (Ideaktiv)
Company:Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) & Karangkraf
Founded:November 1986
Frequency:Monthly
Language:Malay
Category:Women's magazine
Editor:Kiffy Razak
Editor Title:Managing Editor
Firstdate:November 1986
Country:Malaysia
Based:Shah Alam
Issn:1675-0438
Oclc:1027883024

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]

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

Nona Superwoman Award

Nona 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

In 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

Nona has managed to garner some awards and recognitions notably the MPA Magazine Awards of Magazine Publishers Association Malaysia.[26] [27] Among the awards are :

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nona. AdQrate Sdn. Bhd. adQrate. 5 July 2021.
  2. Web site: 12 Penghias Cover Majalah Nona Sepanjang Tahun 2019. Selongkar 10. ms. 12 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Karangkraf expects new magazines to boost ad revenue. 14 Apr 2012 . The Star. Eugene Mahalingam. 4 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Majalah Nona-Karangkraf Mall. Kumpulan Media Karangkraf. 28 April 2021.
  5. Web site: Nona - Realiti Impian Wanita. Find Glocal. 14 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Majalah Nona. Magazines Sites. pustakabudi99. 25 February 2012. 5 July 2021.
  7. Web site: About Us: Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd. ideaktiv.com . Ideaktiv. 30 April 2021.
  8. Web site: About Nu Ideaktiv. 21 December 2018 . Karangkraf. 30 April 2021.
  9. Web site: Specialty: Brand: Women: Nona . Google Analytics

    June 2020

    . Ideaktiv. 30 April 2021.
  10. Web site: Nona Magazine May 2018. Celmonze The Signature. 12 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Nona Magazine. Tangerine Models. 12 May 2021.
  12. Web site: My Most Personal Interview - Nona Magazine. RNadia. Raja Nadia Sabrina. 12 May 2021.
  13. Web site: FCC Goes Extra Miles – The New Battlefield, Fabulous MUA Nona x FCC. 13 August 2019. Farmasi Colour Cosmetics. FCC. 12 May 2021.
  14. Web site: Nona Magazine - Hari Lebih Bermakna dengan ROYCE'. 1 June 2014. ROYCE’ Chocolate Malaysia. 12 May 2021.
  15. Web site: Dr. Kee Yong Seng featured by Nona Malaysia Female Magazine . 19 December 2017 . Premier Clinic. 12 May 2021.
  16. Web site: Youth in NONA Magazine . 22 December 2018. Geng ISihat. 12 May 2021.
  17. News: NONA SUPERWOMAN 2020 Raikan Kejayaan Wanita Pencetus Inspirasi. 21 December 2020. Nona. Rosmah Idayu. ms. 4 April 2021.
  18. News: Malam Pengiktirafan Nona Super Women Award 2020 Berlangsung Gemilang 47 Anugerah Buat Individu-cemerlang/. 19 December 2020. Mingguan Wanita. Norhayati Suboh. ms. 6 April 2021.
  19. News: Nufiya, Fyzara kerjasama bantu wanita jana pendapatan. 29 December 2020. Sinar Harian. Nurul Huda Husain. ms. 12 May 2021.
  20. News: Rafidah Aziz diiktiraf Nona Superwoman of The Year 2018. 5 December 2018. Astro Awani. Afiq Ariffin, Eka Roslee. ms. 12 May 2021.
  21. Web site: Nona Superwoman Award 2018 Rai Wanita Cemerlang. 5 December 2018. Ideaktiv. ms. 12 July 2021.
  22. News: Neelofa & Mira Filzah Bakal Naik Pentas Antara Penerima Nona Superwoman Award 2020 Malam Ini. 18 December 2020. Media Hiburan. ms. 12 May 2021.
  23. News: Nona Superhero Award- Teaser Superhero: List Superhero Award: 2021. Nona. 15 December 2021. ms. 16 January 2022.
  24. News: Dr Noor Hisham, Abang Viva diiktiraf Nona Superhero Award 2021. Sinar Harian. 15 December 2021. ms. 16 January 2022.
  25. News: NONA Man Inspiring Award Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman. Nona Superhero Award. Najiha. Nona. 15 December 2021. ms. 17 January 2022.
  26. Web site: Awards and Recognition: Nona-Nu Ideaktiv-Karangkraf . 23 July 2018 . Kumpulan Karangkraf. 14 July 2021.
  27. Web site: MPA Magazine Awards. Magazine Publishers Association Malaysia. 14 July 2021.