Kuala Lampur, Dec. 25 -- Looking back over the centuries-long development of journalism, its progress has repeatedly benefitted from transformations in information and communication technologies (ICTs). Each major technological innovation has, in one way or another, contributed to the advancement of journalism, albeit often accompanied by disruption and challenges.

Historically, the newspaper and publishing industries owe a debt of gratitude to Johannes Gutenberg, who invented movable-type printing press in the 15th century. This invention significantly increased the speed of reproducing multiple copies and greatly reduced printing costs. It not only laid the foundation for modern printing but also helped improve literacy, narrow knowled...