Even I do not subscribe to political bent in local press, but my take is that overall makeup of what we have here is a cut above some of the regional papers. You checkout the cluttered Star and tabloid NST across the causeway, and it's quite plain to see diff in both print standard (typeface, columns etc) and content. And even Bangkok Post, Nation in LOS with minimalist content (save for weekend edition).
Also, seen lousy coverage by local or district press in OZ, europe and US? Only happenings in oyster world within their precinct or province.
On pressing loo priorities, extended multi tasking risks piles leh:p I do ST in under 15mins (minus physical distractions), but my skimming's probably at fault (on pretext of speed reading?).