Press freedom is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.
I stand in Solidarity with @malaysiakini .
I had the privilege to serve as a columnist for them when i was still studying in University.
Prior to GE14, when i was a newbie in politics, journalists from MalaysiaKini always came to cover my events & PCs. They were critical of boths sides but always provided a "microphone" to all, to broadcast issues & concerns.
When i was part of government, i remember many colleagues & supporters condemning MalaysiaKini for giving so much coverage to racial demagogues & "Bossku".
Reality is, The press was just doing their job.
They're meant to be critical of those in power. They're meant to ask the hardest of questions no matter who you are & where you come from.
I remember when some wanted action to be taken against Utusan & SinChew, i visisted their respective HQs to get to know the teams better & to know where they were coming from.
Often, they were right & we were wrong. Arrogance will get us no where in building our beloved Malaysia.
I personally have donated RM1000 to help their good cause & hope that others will do the same.
As a law abiding Malaysian, i respect the decision of the judiciary. As a Member of Parliament, i'll find legislative ways of ensuring that Press Freedom will be preserved. As a Malaysian, The least i can do is to reduce the financial burden faced by my media friends at MalaysiaKini.
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