Blue-eyed boys or favourite whipping boys, the media's relationship with the country's top two politicians has all the markings of a love-hate relationship.

A media study has found that Utusan Malaysia 's sulky infatuation with PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim forced them to break ranks with other print media.

The print media including New Straits Times, Star and Sinar Harian highlighted BN chairperson Najib Abdul Razak.