星洲日報
In 1987, "Sin Chew Daily" sank into deep financial trouble, and a receiver was appointed over the company. On 27 October 1987, the publication licence of "Sin Chew Daily" was suspended under Operasi Lalang, one of the most drastic clampdowns on civil dissent launched by the government. Tiong Hiew King, an entrepreneur from Sarawak, acquired "Sin Chew Daily" in 1988. After five months 11 days, "Sin Chew Daily" resumed publication on 8 April 1988.