About Us - History

Catcha Media Berhad was formed in 2010 as the holding company for Catcha Publishing and Catcha Digital. Since its launch, Catcha Publishing has gone from strength to strength, consistently adding new titles to its portfolio, growing its readership base. In mid-2009 Catcha Digital signed a ground-breaking agreement with Microsoft Corporation to manage all Microsoft’s assets including the MSN portal, Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail in Malaysia. Catcha Media Berhad has since used its publishing and advertising assets to aggressively develop online properties by adding numerous local channels growing the business to more than 5 million users per month and significantly increasing its quiet portfolio.

 

Timeline:
  
2002 Publishing Business launched in Malaysia with Juice magazine, published by Catcha.com Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle)
   
2003 Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) obtained the Publishing Licence for Stuff magazine and launched the magazine in Malaysia
   
2004 Midas Web Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Kids) obtained the Publishing Licence for K-Zone magazine and launched the magazine in Malaysia
 
    Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) obtained the Publishing Licence for Malaysian Evo magazine and launched the magazine in Malaysia
   
2005 Catcha Group (S) acquired CR Media Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Luxury) and CR Media Sdn Bhd obtained the Publishing Licence for Prestige Malaysia and Prestige Lifestyle magazines and launched the magazines in Malaysia
  Catcha Group (S)  entered into a licensing agreement with PT Media Satu for Juice magazine Indonesia and subsequently assigned the licensing agreement to Catcha Lifestyle in 2008
   
2006 Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) obtained a Publishing Licence for Malaysian Evo Supercars magazine in Malaysia
   
2007 Diversified Hub Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Home) acquired the business and assets relating to Homepride and Kitchen + Bathroom magazines
  Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) launched Fairways magazine
  Catcha Group (S)  entered into a licensing agreement with Lumina Looque LLP, subsequently novated to Juice Media Pte Ltd, for Juice magazine Singapore and subsequently assigned the licensing agreement to Catcha Lifestyle in 2008
  Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) launched Malaysian Evo Supercars magazine in Malaysia
  Silver Award from the Magazine Publishers Association, Malaysia (MPA) Magazine Awards ‘07 for Best Cover Design for Malaysian Evo magazine for the niche english magazine segment
  Bronze Award from the MPA Magazine Awards ‘07 for Best Cover Design for K-Zone magazine for the general english magazine segment
   
2008 Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) launched Clive magazine
  Gold Award from the MPA Magazine Awards ‘08 for Best Cover Design for Juice magazine for the entertainment/music english magazine segment
   
2009 SAA entered into between Microsoft and Catcha Group (S), Catcha Media Holdings and Catcha Digital (S). Catcha Digital (M) established as a result of the SAA
 
    Catcha Sdn Bhd (now known as Catcha Lifestyle) launched Mint magazine
  Catcha Lifestyle launched Hanger magazine
  Catcha Digital (M) obtained an exclusive rights to sell the Advertising Space of Lowyat.net
  Catcha Group (S) obtained exclusive rights to provide marketing and strategic assistance to Lowyat.net. This exclusive rights was subsequently assigned to Catcha Digital (M) in 2010
   
2010 Catcha Lifestyle launched Performance Heroes magazine, as a special edition to Malaysian Evo magazine
  Catcha Lifestyle  entered into a licensing agreement with PT Media Satu Global for Juice magazine Indonesia
  Gold Award from the MPA Magazine Awards ‘10 for Best Cover Design for Homepride magazine in home/lifestyle english magazine segment
  Bronze Award from the MPA Magazine Awards ‘10 for Best Cover Design for Juice magazine for the entertainment/music english magazine segment
  Gold Award from the MPA Magazine Awards ‘10 for Best Cover Design for Mint magazine for the lifestyle/entertainment chinese magazine segment
  Incorporation of Catcha Media Sdn Bhd on 5 October 2010 and changed name to Catcha Media Berhad on 19 November 2010
   
2011 Catcha Media Berhad listed on ACE market on 22 July 2011
  Star Publications acquired 4.99% stake in Catcha Media
  Dato' Justin Leong became substantial shareholder in Catcha Media
  Catcha Media acquired luxury e-commerce website, hauteavenue.com
   
2012 Catcha Media acquired no. 1 car classified website, carlist.my

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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