Mak­ing know­ledge access­ible to every­one for 25 years | The Sun

​Wiki­pe­dia high­lights Malay­sia achieve­ments, strong local read­er­ship, par­ti­cip­a­tion

​As of early 2026, Wikipedia has evolved from a "digital dream" into the backbone of the internet, now serving as a primary data source for AI and search engines. In Malaysia, the platform has seen massive growth in local language content, high readership, and international award-winning projects for indigenous language preservation.

Key Highlights (Malaysia Statistics & Achievements)

• Readership Pulse: Between Jan 2024 and Nov 2025, Malaysia recorded an average of 94.53 million monthly views across all language editions.
  
• Malay Wikipedia: Now hosts 435,698 articles and attracts 9 million unique visitors per month.
  
• Active Community: Malaysia averages 1,276 monthly contributors, with over 400 specifically dedicated to the Malay site, producing roughly 53,000 edits per month.
  
• Indigenous Success: The Kadazandusun Wikipedia is now a fully launched reality. The WikiKata project won the International Green Gown Award in October 2024 for its work in preserving endangered languages like Iban and Kadazandusun.
  
• Combatting AI Bias: The article emphasizes that in the age of AI, "human-powered" knowledge is more critical than ever. Wikipedia is now one of the highest-quality datasets used to train Large Language Models (LLMs).
  

The 25th Anniversary Features

• Digital Time Capsule: A resource where users can hear founder Jimmy Wales recount the site’s origin story.
  
• Video Docuseries: A behind-the-scenes look at eight global volunteers, including those documenting hurricanes, medical doctors, and librarians.
  
• Future Strategy: The Wikimedia Foundation is focusing on AI strategies that "put humans first" and closing knowledge gaps for the next generation.
  

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