Malaysiakini has won the Society of Publishers in Asia (Sopa) 2025 Award for excellence in reporting on human rights issues. The award was granted to S Vinothaa, Azneal Ishak, Khoo Shiyuan, Aidila Razak, Ooi Choon Nam, and Amin Landak for their contribution to 鈥淗eavy metals found in Kelantan Orang Asli blood, community fear poisoned by mining鈥.