Founded on July 26, 1988, The New Paper is a Singaporean daily newspaper owned by SPH Media. Initially launched as a "noon paper," it transitioned in 2016 to a free morning edition distributed from 7 a.m. onwards. The paper, headquartered in Singapore, aims to provide accessible and engaging news content to a broad audience, with a target circulation of 300,000 daily readers. It publishes in English and covers a wide range of topics including local news, human interest stories, and significant events.
Notable figures affiliated with The New Paper include its editor, Lim Han Ming. Over its decades-long history, the paper has achieved significant milestones, including its successful transition to a daily freesheet format and maintaining a robust readership. Its impact is evident in its widespread circulation and its role in keeping the public informed about important issues and stories in Singapore.
