HOW far can a newspaper go in presenting its version of the truth? Yes, it has become generally accepted in Malaysia and internationally that newspapers don’t necessarily print “The Truth” and have their biases. After all, a recent Merdeka Centre survey revealed that almost six out of 10 Malaysians don’t trust the traditional media. But […]
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The cost of losing credibility
Shape of a Pocket by Jacqueline Ann Surin
ON 17 June 2010, a startling accusation was made against the Malaysian armed forces. The father of Sergeant N Tharmendran said in a police report that his son, who has been charged with stealing two jet engines from the Sungai Besi air base, was tortured by officers to confess to the theft. The Royal Malaysian […]
Will a media council work?
Holding Court by Ding Jo-Ann
IN the interest of media freedom, Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin recently stepped up to the plate in Parliament by calling for the abolishment of the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA). Khairy advocated the setting up of a national media council and for the media to be allowed to self-regulate without government interference. The […]
Police urge the public not to speculate on Teoh’s death
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 July 2009: The police have urged the public not to speculate on the cause of the death of Teoh Beng Hock, the aide to Selangor executive council member Ean Yong Hian Wah. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said all quarters should wait for the investigation report and not jump […]
Calls for independent body to probe Teoh’s death (Updated 18 July)
Updated 1.50pm, 18 July 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 17 July 2009: Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon has called for the setting up of an independent body to facilitate investigation into the death of Selangor state executive councillor’s aide Teoh Beng Hock yesterday. Koh, who was shocked and disturbed over the incident, said there […]
Selangor exco’s aide found dead (Updated 17 July)
Updated at 10.40am, 17 July 2009 SHAH ALAM, 16 July 2009: A Selangor state executive councillor’s special assistant, Teoh Beng Hock, was found dead today in the corridor of the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam. Teoh, who was in his 30s, was believed to have fallen off the building. His body was found lying face-down […]
Penang Gerakan Youth reports Guan Eng to MACC
PENANG, 16 July 2009: Penang Gerakan Youth today made a report to the Penang branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s move to a luxury bungalow on Jalan Pinhorn after his official residence was infested with termites. The movement’s vice-head, H’ng Khoon Leng, said the report was made after […]
Ten KPIs for Najib
By Wong Chin HuatUpdated on 13 July 2009 at 2.10pm (Malaysian flag image source: vigilenzmd.com) THIS Saturday, 11 July 2009, will mark Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 100 days as prime minister. Be prepared for the swamp of praises for Malaysia’s sixth prime minister and for his 1Malaysia vision. Three months ago, upon his succession, even his pinkish skin […]
PKA chairperson submits audit report to MACC
PUTRAJAYA, 29 May 2009: Port Klang Authority (PKA) chairperson Datuk Lee Hwa Beng submitted a copy of the audit report on the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office here today. Lee said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat instructed him to do so. Lee had a short […]
Saifuddin: Fairus is welcome to help
By Shanon ShahBUKIT MERTAJAM, 28 May 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) elections director Saifuddin Nasution has confirmed that Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin, the former Penanti assemblyperson who is also former Penang Deputy Chief Minister 1, has yet to appear in the party’s current by-election campaign. Saifuddin “We are happy if Fairus can show up to support us, but […]
