Malaysian media, Why you so like that ?
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It never fails that when there is an opportunity to take a swap at Singapore, the Malaysian press are all prepared to do its part, neverthmind the source is hardly a reliable nor proven one.
Lately, even the deadly and highly contagious virus has become a tool of usual trade by them by making accusations that Singapore is the "exporter" of this diease.
I thought which is one is more unhealthy, the "Spin-docs" in KL, or the SARS itself ?
At least, the SARS virus doesn't lie about its presence, a stark contrast with those highly imaginative Berita Harian editors creation of SARS-infested flights from Changi a/p.
You'll notice that I am not pointing-fingers at this moment, much less so when I've yet to proof anything yet, unlike what Malaysia's Berita Harian had attempted to claim, in its 14 May editorial.
What has come to light, however, is the possible real motives that drove Malaysia's press to attempt latest slant. Is Malaysia trying to taint Singapore's international status as a trading hub considering the negative perception its has on recent S'pore-US FTA deal and the negative fallout with US in the Iraq war aftermath ?
NST report on another Malay paper columnist does shows a tint of that....
May 18, 2003,
New Straits Times » Columns
ViewPoints: SARS another irritant in Malaysia-Singapore ties
Balan Moses, Ramlan Said and Lim Chee Wai
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Mingguan Malaysia columnist, Maulana, also had his sights on Singapore, focusing on the republic's free-trade agreement with the United States.
He said the republic's media and the Asian Wall Street Journal were portraying the agreement as the US rewarding countries which supported its campaign in Iraq.
Maulana said: "Although Singapore has stated openly that the US should not penalise Malaysia, the US threatening action against Malaysia is welcomed by Singapore, with its media gleefully reporting the matter."
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If roles were reversed, that Singapore had the rabid media which Malaysia has, I can bet my last cent that the Headlines today would be:
Malaysia sabotages Singapore's exclusion from SARS list.
Then someone will come up and say that the Malaysian who is a Singapore PR should have his PR status revoked for malicious spreading of a dreaded disease.
But I figure, as long as they have these idiots working in their media, and are seen as "credible" reports, they will continue to ridicule themselves and their credibility will always be questioned.
Just like Dr. M's... -
they don't seem to know that many people don't like them.
An even so if they know, they wouldn't even know why. -
WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A MUSLIM COUNTRY
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we do not tolerate stereotyoing and racism here.Please tone down your replies.
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hahahahahaha.... a conspiracy theorist would definitely agree wif u! although i mus also agree that the moment i heard we kanna one case jus hours b4 we got the all clear and the person is a Msian PR, tt conspiracy thought flashed thru my mind too!Originally posted by the Bear:If roles were reversed, that Singapore had the rabid media which Malaysia has, I can bet my last cent that the Headlines today would be:
Malaysia sabotages Singapore's exclusion from SARS list.
Then someone will come up and say that the Malaysian who is a Singapore PR should have his PR status revoked for malicious spreading of a dreaded disease.
But I figure, as long as they have these idiots working in their media, and are seen as "credible" reports, they will continue to ridicule themselves and their credibility will always be questioned.
Just like Dr. M's...
oh well.. o cos tt is jus a wild thought.
anyway wif regards to newspapers, mabbe we haf to understand they r businesses and they face more competition than papers here do. so they haf to get "good" and "interesting" stories to increase their viewership. its not surprising that papers slant and distort views by certain way of reporting or certain emphasis for the betterment of their business! -
media tend to spin up tails to make their stories more interesting to get a better rating. a kitchen fire would become a flaming bonfire, molest becomes rape, a sprained foot becomes an amputated leg. to make their stories more exciting. bah
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This sounds like our Chinese Language newspapers... especially the evening editions...
Everyday, there's usually a scandal, a sex crime, perversion, violence, robbery or murder on the front and back pages...Originally posted by dumbdumb!:media tend to spin up tails to make their stories more interesting to get a better rating. a kitchen fire would become a flaming bonfire, molest becomes rape, a sprained foot becomes an amputated leg. to make their stories more exciting. bah -
perhaps we all should be wary of what we read in the papers whether singaporean or malaysian. its just the goverment's way to use print media to "educate" the public.
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i realli tink the malaysian media is damn immature
the kind of reports they make suit the tabliods more than anything
and their PM is worse
he is the most childish of all
i cannot stress enough
i was so fustrated during the water issue thing
haiz
and then the pedra branca
kaoz
the issue is one thing
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Originally posted by Gun:
I don't see what's wrong with that statement? It's an open secret isn't it?
[color=brown]May 18, 2003,
[b]New Straits Times » Columns
ViewPoints: SARS another irritant in Malaysia-Singapore ties
Balan Moses, Ramlan Said and Lim Chee Wai
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Mingguan Malaysia columnist, Maulana, also had his sights on Singapore, focusing on the republic's free-trade agreement with the United States.
He said the republic's media and the Asian Wall Street Journal were portraying the agreement as the US rewarding countries which supported its campaign in Iraq.
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bcos they are like that? what can we do?
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No offence, but I will kill you and feed your tiny balls to the stray cats loitering in my void deck if you ever say such a thing again.Originally posted by i am twat:WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A MUSLIM COUNTRY
I really cannot tahan racial or religious stereotypes. I'm a muslim, but I'm far from being religious. Somehow, your post pissed me of. Gee...I wonder why...
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aiya,let dr mudmati and his puppets say wat they like...they make good clowns and comedians... Dr Mud Mati should consider acting in a Mr Bean type of comedy after his retirement
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Singapore could really screw up Malaysia big time you know? You know how? The Americans are stupid, it used to be "WE ARE ANTI-Communist" to be able to rally their support for u, now its "We are Anti-Terrorist and perhaps Anti-Muslim (which to most Americans is the same thing)", If Singapore were to do a publicity act, blowing up building or something, and make the blame on Malaysia's terrorist group or something. USA would back up Singapore, if Singapore's terrorist attacks got worse, USA may even chiong Malaysia, in the end we may have a Malaysia under SR Nathan hehe
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i'm astounded by your amazing lack of intelligence, and even more dumbfounded that you're an A level student. our country is doomed.Originally posted by Fanatical_Knight:Singapore could really screw up Malaysia big time you know? You know how? The Americans are stupid, it used to be "WE ARE ANTI-Communist" to be able to rally their support for u, now its "We are Anti-Terrorist and perhaps Anti-Muslim (which to most Americans is the same thing)", If Singapore were to do a publicity act, blowing up building or something, and make the blame on Malaysia's terrorist group or something. USA would back up Singapore, if Singapore's terrorist attacks got worse, USA may even chiong Malaysia, in the end we may have a Malaysia under SR Nathan hehe -
Bean us up
Singapore could really screw up Malaysia big time you know? You know how? The Americans are stupid, it used to be "WE ARE ANTI-Communist" to be able to rally their support for u, now its "We are Anti-Terrorist and perhaps Anti-Muslim (which to most Americans is the same thing)", If Singapore were to do a publicity act, blowing up building or something, and make the blame on Malaysia's terrorist group or something. USA would back up Singapore, if Singapore's terrorist attacks got worse, USA may even chiong Malaysia, in the end we may have a Malaysia under SR Nathan hehe
yeh then the bean from malaysia dr mahathir {no offence cos he really look like rowan akinson} has more the right to been us up[b] mmmuuuaahhh hahahahhahahazz!!! -
Originally posted by Gun:
Whats wrong with portraying the agreement as US rewarding countries who supported the campaign in Iraq? Discussions obviously sped up after that...
May 18, 2003,
New Straits Times » Columns
ViewPoints: SARS another irritant in Malaysia-Singapore ties
Balan Moses, Ramlan Said and Lim Chee Wai
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Mingguan Malaysia columnist, Maulana, also had his sights on Singapore, focusing on the republic's free-trade agreement with the United States.
He said the republic's media and the Asian Wall Street Journal were portraying the agreement as the US rewarding countries which supported its campaign in Iraq.
Maulana said: "Although Singapore has stated openly that the US should not penalise Malaysia, the US threatening action against Malaysia is welcomed by Singapore, with its media gleefully reporting the matter."
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And also, what constitutes a 'gleeful' report? and what constitutes a 'non-gleeful' report? how does Maulana tell the difference? And when Sg say that US should not penalise Malaysia, Malaysia also want to make noise... next time we should just shuddup and leave them alone. . .
Then again, M'sia must be rather pissed with the FTA with US cos it'll mean their exporters will just use Singapore to trade with US. . .they're gonna think of some way to close up more to protect their economy again, but how do u progress when u keep protecting ur local economy? -
40% of the pop. are Chinese, Don't forget they not only contribute there, those who came here on PR status are no difference too.Originally posted by i am twat:WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A MUSLIM COUNTRY -
it ain't their fault if the govt keeps trying to protect them to help 'level the playing field' for bumiputrasOriginally posted by i am twat:WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A MUSLIM COUNTRY
eh, just gotta add, no offence to Muslims from me, just dun like M'sia govt policy -
2 words.
mahatir sux -
basically if u let the malaysianz see this page we're goin' to be in ddddddddeeeeeeeeepppppppp trouble.......so cannot say dr M S**
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Why do you even bother to reply to twat's comments? You should know full well he doesn't care if we agree or not, he just gets a kick out of getting on people's nerves.