For example, did The Star report the details of the two Datuks who are being sued by lawyer Rosli Dahlan? Maybe I missed that one but I do not remember reading it in the mainstream media -- or rather the government-owned media that is not quite mainstream any longer.
THE CORRIDORS OF POWER
Raja Petra Kamarudin
“You could say I abused radio and TV, but it was a privilege I had. I could not depend on TV3, (The New) Straits Times, Berita Harian or Utusan Malaysia because they were then controlled by Anwar Ibrahim’s boys. I had no choice but to use RTM.”
“I was asked to bring PBS down. I shut the media off; there were no reports. People didn’t know what the Sabah Government was doing, so it looked like they were doing nothing. It was a very dirty tactic,” he now admits.
The truth emerges by The Star (http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/28117/84/)
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That was what Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat said in his book that was launched on 12 October 2009. He admits he was not the Information Minister as much as he was Malaysia’s Propaganda Chief. And he used the mainstream media to the hilt, which, by his own admission, succeeded in influencing public opinion.
Yes, there is no denying that the mainstream media, including the electronic media, is nothing more than the government’s propaganda arm. And they do not report the news. They ‘spin’ and decide what ‘news’ reaches the public and what does not. Basically, the so-called mainstream media is merely the propaganda machine of the government.
Until 1998, that is. Then, when Reformasi exploded onto the Malaysian scene, the ‘alternative media’ gave the mainstream media a run for its money. Ten years on, by 2008, the alternative media had become the mainstream media while no one believed the government-owned media any longer.
For example, did The Star report the details of the two Datuks who are being sued by lawyer Rosli Dahlan? Maybe I missed that one but I do not remember reading it in the mainstream media -- or rather the government-owned media that is not quite mainstream any longer.
Recently, just before Hari Raya, lawyer Rosli Dahlan sued Utusan Malaysia and several officers of the MACC for defamation and various other abuses. He is claiming RM50 million in damages.
While the story he revealed was itself explosive, what underlies it is the collusion between the mainstream media and the government apparatus in cooking up whatever story they need in order to achieve the desired objectives.
Realising that it was walking on very thin ice indeed, Utusan Malaysia went on its knees and apologised to Rosli “for their untruthful article published in a sensational manner to generate publicity which exceeded the parameters of ethical journalism”.
What bullshit! They only did that to avoid being sued by Rosli. But Rosli sued them anyway.
Unethical journalism is practised by the mainstream media all the time, as now Malaysia’s one-time Propaganda Chief himself admits in his book. And they have the gall to accuse the alternative media or blogs like Malaysia Today of irresponsible reporting and of publishing lies.
I have been accused of ‘running away’ to avoid the charges I am now facing, brought on by my allegation that Najib and Rosmah are involved in the Altantuya murder. MACC ridiculed my account that Teoh Beng Hock died after he was thrown out of the MACC office building. I revealed this the day Teoh died and it was pooh-poohed as fictitious and incredible.
Typical of government running dogs, the mainstream media reported that the evidence by the two Malaysian pathologists supported the theory that Teoh’s death was not homicide but suicide.
Razak Musa, the MACC’s Director Of Prosecution, even had the gall to suggest Teoh committed suicide because he was emotionally troubled following MACC’s “big discovery” that Teoh was staying in the same house with another woman who was not the fiancée he planned to marry. And the mainstream media sensationalised this story with total disregard for the grief of the Teoh family who were still mourning his death.
Reckless and pea-sized brain as ever, Razak couldn’t be bothered to check his facts that the woman was Teoh’s landlady from whom Teoh was renting a room, as most bachelors do.
They even adduced records of Teoh’s bank account in court to suggest that he killed himself because he was broke and was therefore troubled with the fact that he would not have enough money to support a family. So he chose the ‘easy way out’ by committing suicide.
All these smokescreens have of course now been blown away. And it was blown away by Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand’s medical finding that “Teoh’s death was 80% homicide”. Her argument was not mere speculation but supported by an extremely precise analysis of so many things that our two Malaysian pathologists either missed or couldn’t be bothered to see.
Dr Pornthip confirmed what most Malaysians had long suspected since Teoh’s “mysterious” death on July 15th. What is so stark in all this is the extensive cover-ups and the collusion by the government to protect MACC’s image. But what is more revolting is the role the mainstream media played in cooking up stories just to make the MACC look good. It did not matter that they maligned or vilified the deceased Teoh.
In case you have not observed, of late, MACC was given prominence by the mainstream media to boost its image. And you find the mainstream media coming up with news ‘scoops’, which is actually information fed by the MACC and the police. Never mind such 'leakages' are an offence under the MACC Act. The mainstream media is never bothered about such things or about being accountable until they are sued.
All this is possible because you have prostitutes running these mainstream newspapers. That is why Wong Chun Wai was given a police award and a Datuk Seri. This so-called newsman is nothing short of a prostitute regardless of the number of titles decorating his name. And Lourdes Charles is yet another example of newsman turned prostitute who was recently awarded the DIMP, which makes him Datuk Lourdes!
In case you have not noticed, all the sensational reports about the police or the MACC are always the scoop of this newly installed PIMP Datuk…sorry…I meant DIMP Datuk. Today, Malaysia Today has a scoop for him. Congrats Datuk Lourdes Charles, you have just been sued!
I am sure this should make you more famous and will help The Star sell more newspapers.
written by fireduck, October 27, 2009 16:45:51
written by Oscar Winner, October 27, 2009 17:04:26
written by krising1, October 27, 2009 17:04:28
written by arazak, October 27, 2009 17:22:47
written by Zym Zym, October 27, 2009 17:34:08
written by miwaki, October 27, 2009 17:43:30
written by CHOWKITMAN, October 27, 2009 17:44:32
written by rocky, October 27, 2009 17:46:23
written by 1351, October 27, 2009 18:16:58
It is news to me Lourdes was made a Dato'. Imagine the cast of rogues, all 'em criminals making the honours list. Hypothetically, "kasi pun tak mau" is my sentiment and well done Rosli Dahlan for staying the course and initiating action against the lot of 'em whores tasked with dishing out lies.
In the matter of Beng Hock, I think the good doctor from up north sussed out inconsistencies from initial findings. It is a damning statistic 80% foul play while I believe she is holding back the remaining 20% till due course. That said, I think her findings will blow away all speculation and manufactured line of reasons ie. Beng Hock landed on his feet to explain away the lack of blood splatter.
Commonsense suggests a more gruesome outcome but somehow Beng Hock's condition was more or less pristine despite speculation of his death plunged from way up there. Again, it is my believe the good doctor can prove it conclusively.
No matter a month, year or ten years, the evidence is there either on Beng Hock's skull or feet. The bodoh's that did the initial autopsy are probably shaking right this moment knowing that their findings would soon be subjected to scrutiny by a renown authority - precise science versus the flimsy manufactured reasoning, graduates from the UMNO school of tidak apa backed up by an equally incompetent PDRM.
Watch this space as I have a feeling Dr.Pornthip is going to blow apart all current findings on record. That 20% outstanding is her insurance held on reserve if her findings are challenged.
Remember how Tee Keat came to be a thorn to UMNO with his PKFZ report ? By all counts Dr.Pornthip is turning out to be a more menacing obstacle to MACC, PDRM and UMNO all together. Let the games begin and have them UMNO doctors and PDRM personnels amaze us with their antics - gracefully stupid all them bodoh's just waiting to be suss out. There will be pants on fire.
Casper
written by panca, October 27, 2009 19:01:06
Rakyat had uncovered a Prostitution Ring that disseminate 'condomed' prostitution, oops I mean politicians, news lickers, oops I mean news editors of the main-main steamed liars, oops, I mean mainstream media.
They are Prostitutional Programmed Liars and are 'condomed'(protected for lying under OATH... it goes...."I promise to lie about the truth, nothing but lie about the truth, so help me political 'God'")
written by Siapabohong, October 27, 2009 19:22:28
written by Stupid me, October 27, 2009 19:39:17
written by Patriotician, October 27, 2009 20:03:15
written by Ghifarix, October 27, 2009 20:08:14
written by boeytahan, October 27, 2009 20:17:47
This is just the begining of that you're being FRIED till you loose your pants and eventually being fired.
written by merchant222, October 27, 2009 21:41:27
MACC kills one over a RM2,400 investigation. While the AG report followed by simple analysis that 20% of government spending has gone down the "DRAIN OF CORRUPTION" to the tune of a probable 28 Billion,
written by malsia1206, October 27, 2009 23:29:06
written by notsosmart, October 27, 2009 23:40:26
written by malsia1206, October 27, 2009 23:41:33
"This so-called newsman is nothing short of a prostitute regardless of the number of titles decorating his name".
No one else could have said it any better. No one. Period.
written by 1351, October 27, 2009 23:56:43
Zym Zym, I salute you. Discretion the better part of the word, if you ever need some back up phlegm, may I offer you my sample. Let's add an extra dimension to that "ikan masak tiga rasa" on order. Also, I can see many volunteers willing to do the same. Cheers buddy.
[[To all BODOH's who don't know head from tail.
The good doctor only has to take a glance at any tell tale signs ie fracture, bone fragmentation, any broken bits and then correspond that with existing report.
Obviously, she smells a rat. From report, we know the 'purported' height in which Beng Hock was supposed to have jump. We know his height and weight. Just like that, we can calculate velocity.
Question ? One doesn't have to be a scientist to ask - what kind of force or rather how much force is needed to cause Beng Hock's injury ? An inquisitive mind would quickly equate # pounds per square (psi), the amount of pressure needed to break a bone for instance.
The evidence is there on Beng Hock's skull or bones and I'm certain the good doctor realises that the injury doesn't tally with initial report. Remember Kugan ? That Babu of a Selangor CPO suggested asthma !
Somewhere in the report, wasn't there an observation that Beng Hock landed on his feet ? Those smokescreens won't fool Dr.Pornthip one bit.
My guess is that all those flimsy reasons/excuses manufactured are beginning to come undone when tested against precise science.
There will be fireworks once Dr.Pornthip applies sound theory/precise scientific evidence that runs contrary to what was 'suggested' in initial autopsy. No better person to test the evidence deducted thus far.
Let the games begin.]]
Casper
written by Common Man, October 28, 2009 00:33:26
written by Kampong, October 28, 2009 00:40:14
written by educationist, October 28, 2009 06:25:57
But that's another strory!!
Yes, all those who have been slandered by these prositutes and are in a position to do so should sue them!!
written by mick_err_stan, October 28, 2009 09:34:07
written by jalapeno, October 28, 2009 11:46:28
written by ktchye, October 28, 2009 12:27:51
His editorial colleagues say the only thing he has done to get the award is to lick the arses of the police, be their head PR man, and do cover-ups for them. Are these the new criteria for awarding Datukships?
He is also well-known for shamelessly riding on his subordinates' work and claiming credit for it. This he does by going through their copy and making slight adjustments or adding a paragraph or two, and then adding his name to the byline.
written by budakindia, October 28, 2009 12:38:17
written by alan cheong, October 28, 2009 13:25:25
written by aryn, October 28, 2009 16:39:27
BN is in power in Sabah now not because the people voted for them but Umno/BN stage a coup d'etat by enticing many PBS aduns.
Once in power, the BN manipulated the Sabah electoral rolls and boundaries to weaken the voting power of local Sabahan Malaysians who despise Umno/BN. The illegaL IMMIGRANT VOTERS WHAT KEEP uMNO/bn IN POWER IN sABAH now.
Next PRU13, hope BN lose.
