IT WAS a loosened analysis by the Straits Times on Umno and about Tok Mat and Khaled Nordin forming up a team to oust Zahid Hamidi as the party president. The 'stupid' analysis too reflects how shallow the writer's mind is on politics.
But still, I don't blame the newspaper except for the mentality of the editor who approved such a rubbish story.
Ever since Pakatan Harapan came to power, ST keeps to its 'supporting the legitimate government of Malaysia' editorial policy. We understand that. Its for survival but to print such a low quality analysis is far beyond comprehension.
Or does ST share PH politics to wreck Umno and the Opposition? That had never happened under Barisan Nasional and I understand that they were 'advised' not to give much highlights on Umno activities.
Hey, don't blame them solely because they are obeying the index fingers from Putrajaya.
Anyway, such a 'naughty' effort to wedge a war within 'Umno clans' is deplorable. Either ST or any other media, reporting without solid and factual background is unprofessional. I learnt that, and that's exactly what I did when I was with them.
Umno can always take them to task for trying to pit Zahid and Tok Mat. I guess Khaled Nordin did the right move by producing a rebuttal statement in MalaysiaKini (which earlier took the cue from ST story and even did some spinning).
I believe in political agenda. ST has its own, Mkini writers have theirs too but what ST did was a bit overboard. Maybe it happened on a 'dry day' of Ramadan where political and other stories are scarce. But they are in Singapore, and that puzzled me!
However, we must be responsible in news production. By printing stories with no credibility for the sake on filling up the pages, is something we should avoid. My friends in ST and other media understand this. Please give it a special attention.
At least print more photos on the dry day! I don't have to tell you guys what to do because we were in this business together.
Maybe I should tell Mkini to spin more professionally. Don't just produce a garbage-type story to shatter the party and fall totally under Pakatan's dictation. Be more responsible. What's most important is, don't be a cheapskate!
Posted 31st May by bujai
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