tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post273410361194347996..comments2023-10-25T19:40:32.887+08:00Comments on Disquiet: Al Jazeera On The BERSIH RallyMalik Imtiaz Sarwarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06047439912593830984noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-54082816327365864992007-11-29T15:14:00.000+08:002007-11-29T15:14:00.000+08:00TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,I am a Malaysian citizen, a...TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,<BR/><BR/>I am a Malaysian citizen, and I am a subscriber of ASTRO Satellite TV Broadcast here in Malaysia. Recently I have subscribed to the ASTRO News Package which contains Al Jazeera and other foreign news media.<BR/><BR/>I was highly looking forward for the international news broadcast on all of the stations provided by the package when I had shocking news from our local news station claiming that the foreign news broadcasters are lying and making stories without properly acquiring the real facts and they are very good actors !!! Furthermore these claims were also made by our government's politicians.<BR/><BR/>Now, this is rather disturbing and disappointing for me as I have only subscribed for the service for just a few days and I'm being bombarded with such claims. This eventually made me to think:<BR/><BR/>Am I an IDIOT to subscribe, pay and end up watching acts and lies<BR/>OR<BR/>Is there is any conspiracy going on here????<BR/><BR/>I clearly understand the fact that Al Jazeera has a strong principal called the Code of Ethics and you strictly follow it. But the claims by the politicians and local media here make me to think otherwise.<BR/><BR/>The claims below were broadcasted on 27-November-2007 in TV3 news station. Similar claims were also made in other local newscasters. This is just a few of the claims.<BR/><BR/>1. TV3 news station claimed that the foreign media cannot be trusted as they do not report the actual news.<BR/><BR/>2. YAB Datuk Sri Samy Velu claims that there were only 4,600 demonstrators on 25-November-2007 and NOT 50,000 or any other number as claimed by the foreign media.<BR/><BR/>3. TV3 news station said that the questions thrown at the Information Minister of Malaysia by Al Jazeera (Al Jazeera's name was mentioned) was to purposely create a scene to show that Malaysia is in kiosk situation and Al Jazeera purposely built up the story from the real one. They also mentioned the criticism made by the Information Minister to Al Jazeera.<BR/><BR/>(Prior to sending the mail, I did some research on the net and actually found the video clip of the above Interview in Youtube. And I actually laughed myself out listening to the reply given by our Minister. Pity him for his language. But in the Malaysian news channel TV3, they only provided the "CLEAN" version of the transcript and the actual call was not aired. This makes me even more confused!!! Who is telling the truth here???)<BR/><BR/>Now, if Al Jazeera is telling lies,<BR/><BR/>It is high time for Al Jazeera to review back their Code of Ethics and provide the truth for the people. If you can't do it then don't cheat the entire world. And don't broadcast your news at all. I am not a fool to keep paying for acts and lies.<BR/><BR/>And if Al Jazeera is NOT lying,<BR/><BR/>Well, what the heck. The damage has already been done. No one in Malaysia is going to listen to your news anyway due to the "VERY GOOD" publicity done by the Malaysian politicians and the local media. By the way, did I mention that our local media could also be received by our neighboring countries like Singapore and Thailand?<BR/><BR/><BR/>FINAL CONCLUSION<BR/><BR/>It is not my intension to insult Al Jazeera, other foreign media, our local media or the politicians. If you feel offended by this email, I sincerely apologize to you. Whatever the scenario is, all that I want (and the rest of Malaysian citizens who are in my situation want) is the truth. Since Al Jazeera's and other foreign media's names have been badly damaged here in Malaysia, Al Jazeera and the other foreign media's SHOULD do something to fix it back or you may start loosing your viewer in Malaysia.(and its surrounding countries too)<BR/><BR/>I hope you could keep my details confidential and properly investigate on this issue (just incase if you don't trust me) and find out the real truth behind such a drastic claims by our local media. That is if you still follow your Code of Ethics.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yours truly,<BR/>A concerned viewer.<BR/><BR/>PS:<BR/>1. i am also forwarding this mail to other foreign media for their response.<BR/>2. i will be posting this transcript in the internet via blogs so that the viewers around the world will be aware that this matter has been brought to your attention and for them to express their views.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-46875359853303026032007-11-26T12:18:00.000+08:002007-11-26T12:18:00.000+08:00Dear Anonymous November 22, 2007 10:50:00,I'm not ...Dear Anonymous November 22, 2007 10:50:00,<BR/><BR/>I'm not surprised. I too have a very high regard for Malik.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-17679385546614428452007-11-25T06:45:00.000+08:002007-11-25T06:45:00.000+08:00I think the "discussion" was seriously exciting. T...I think the "discussion" was seriously exciting. The "minister" and his "sidekick" had many plausible points, but the Human Rights lawyer "Malik Imtiaz Anwar" was spot on!!!! I support the part where some of the commenters pointed out "they should have brought more members representing the government"Sarnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039505786547419932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-691182223280664082007-11-22T13:29:00.000+08:002007-11-22T13:29:00.000+08:00care to stand for MP this coming GE, you have my v...care to stand for MP this coming GE, you have my vote!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-25377755130250198522007-11-22T10:50:00.000+08:002007-11-22T10:50:00.000+08:00Congrats! I think you did really well at the discu...Congrats! I think you did really well at the discussion on Al-Jazeera. You made us all proud. I must say you were so impressive that you got some girls having crushes on you.. Did you know there was a question posted on Yahoo and the Q is : Is Malik Imtiaz married ?..(I was amazed) <BR/><BR/>You seem to be also scoring points with the girls with that discussion =). Not that you need any held in that department.<BR/><BR/>Anyways ! Well done imtiaz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-73280524762161065612007-11-22T00:41:00.000+08:002007-11-22T00:41:00.000+08:00Dear Mr.Imtiaz,Firstly I would like to thank you f...Dear Mr.Imtiaz,<BR/><BR/>Firstly I would like to thank you for representing us, Malaysians on this talk show because quite frankly I could not relate to the other two. Being a not very informed 22 year old about the current affairs that is happening in Malaysia, due to what I feel the Governments lack of courage in practicing transparency or distributing information to the citizens of Malaysia or probably even my lack of initiative, individuals like you inspire others to make an effort to know and understand whats happening, spark the civil rights consciousness amongst Malaysian citizen and this might translate to actions that would might make a difference in the end. Thank you again, and I would also like you to know that your Blog has another regular reader. <BR/><BR/>VyannanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-4546757458717480832007-11-20T23:20:00.000+08:002007-11-20T23:20:00.000+08:00Mr Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, you're cool! :) I love the...Mr Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, you're cool! :) I love the clarity and the lucidity of your arguments. Clear cut and precise, keep it up man!!47https://www.blogger.com/profile/05678133399287470988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-82312991166691148132007-11-20T22:55:00.000+08:002007-11-20T22:55:00.000+08:00Thank you Malik for speaking on behalf of we Malay...Thank you Malik for speaking on behalf of we Malaysians. May God Bless people like u abundantly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-78841323336410533972007-11-20T08:49:00.000+08:002007-11-20T08:49:00.000+08:00I'm a student from UK, watched the video on youtub...I'm a student from UK, watched the video on youtube. I just wanted to say, I admired your level of honesty and passion towards a better future for all Malaysian.<BR/><BR/>I prayed earnestly that your passion to see a better future for our country will not shaken, but will be challenged and strengthen after each obstacle. May the lord continue guide you.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, a not of appreciation, you might have hear this all all the times, but I would like to personally say, "Thank you"<BR/><BR/>Warwick University,<BR/>UK<BR/>CV4 7ALAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-19730097984820223162007-11-19T13:55:00.000+08:002007-11-19T13:55:00.000+08:00hi MISplease let people know the different between...hi MIS<BR/><BR/>please let people know the different between government and U Must Never Object(UMNO)...civil servant like me are not UMNO and we sometimes get bored when being link to UMNO...please4X....<BR/><BR/>kami cuma pelaksana dasar...whoever rules the country can have our services.Blow d' whistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538486388065068625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-14557375179914241122007-11-18T05:23:00.000+08:002007-11-18T05:23:00.000+08:00Mr Imtiaz,congratulations on your wonderful displa...Mr Imtiaz,<BR/><BR/>congratulations on your wonderful display of words, profesionalism and maturity. you certainly are at a different level than the other 2 politicians in the al jazeera interview. how i wish there were more of them so you can hentam them all sekaligus.<BR/><BR/>well done and keep it going :) hope to see you doing more bashings. A just and fairer Malaysia is counting on people like you :)<BR/><BR/>cheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-45539752121763828842007-11-18T03:05:00.000+08:002007-11-18T03:05:00.000+08:00Dear all,those government monkeys on tv was embarr...Dear all,<BR/><BR/>those government monkeys on tv was embarrassing themselves...<BR/><BR/>trying to twist around with their words but not able to handle with great ppl like the lawyer and interviewer. their english was superb while our so-called UMNO'S STUPID MONKEY's english was not good enough to handle them.<BR/><BR/>Malik doing a great job in fighting these two monkey on 101 East.<BR/><BR/>I represent the whole nation to salute you MIS.<BR/><BR/><BR/>BERSIH ROCKS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-49344094569329600082007-11-18T02:45:00.000+08:002007-11-18T02:45:00.000+08:00As for the Law Minister, who has a tendency of rep...As for the Law Minister, who has a tendency of repeating the same word again and again, equipped with barely twenty words in Engrish vocabulary, you could clearly see his resigned shell-shocked look after twenty minutes when he exhausted his vocabulary. I could sense KJ quivering and squirming in his pants, giving the minister long hard stares towards the end of the interview...That just wins the cookies.DoctorWhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018634074547645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-40376271597454179282007-11-18T01:51:00.000+08:002007-11-18T01:51:00.000+08:00Dear Sir,Hi, I'm a medical doctor from the UK. I w...Dear Sir,<BR/><BR/>Hi, I'm a medical doctor from the UK. I would just like to voice my support and congratulate you on your excellent and concise description of events on Al Jazeera. Even though it was clearly a two versus one event, but the forum moderator (and any other right thinking person) was clearly on your side, and rightly so. It's citizen like yourself that gives Malaysia some hope of recovery. I shall pass this clip on to my friends. Meanwhile, keep up the brilliant job! <BR/><BR/>Best regards.DoctorWhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018634074547645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-54827333827462412982007-11-18T00:57:00.000+08:002007-11-18T00:57:00.000+08:00The show was on two sides!========================...The show was on two sides!<BR/>=========================<BR/><BR/>Close your eyes!<BR/>and look at Malik<BR/>with an eye<BR/>and then both eyes!<BR/><BR/>Close your eyes!<BR/>and look at the other side<BR/>with an eye<BR/>and then both eyes!<BR/><BR/>What have you got?<BR/><BR/>1 vs 2 - the Aljazeera's wisdoms on the spot!<BR/>One already hint here <BR/>if one go thru the notes!<BR/>Similarly for The Makcik and The Hunk<BR/>where "LuLu" had hung<BR/>together with what the Police hunt!<BR/><BR/>Wisdoms are many where<BR/>IF they are there<BR/>when people care!!<BR/><BR/>One is bigger than two!<BR/>When truth is the tool<BR/>instead of merry-go-rounds!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-44532286978550350722007-11-17T22:37:00.000+08:002007-11-17T22:37:00.000+08:00The world needs more people like Malik. It'll be a...The world needs more people like Malik. It'll be a much better place. Rock on, Malik!<BR/><BR/>I felt Khairy had to cover up a few things that Nazri said. LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-68011515921063000652007-11-17T13:45:00.000+08:002007-11-17T13:45:00.000+08:00Dear Mr. Imtiaz,Thanks for all your efforts to mak...Dear Mr. Imtiaz,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your efforts to make Malaysia a better place for us all. More specifically, excellent stuff from you at the interview! Well done. As an earlier commenter observed, having the truth on your side and not having to lie and spin certainly helps.<BR/><BR/>I would disagree with those here who thought you were up against 2 monkeys though. I think credit goes to you and to Teymoore Nabili for not allowing Khairy to get away with a lot of things. He was doing a good job of it too at one point in the interview. It may have been less one-sided (in your favour) if it was just Khairy and you on the show.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly, I noticed that in the mainstream media, Nazri has tried to take most of the credit for Khairy's clever spinning and patch-up work of the former's mistakes. Bernama has (deliberately?) attributed some of Khairy's statements to Nazri. Check out http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/11/17/nation/19494192&sec=nation to see what I mean.<BR/><BR/>It's too bad that portions of the interview were edited out. Could you please give us some more details on exactly what was discussed regarding the independence of the SPR and the judicial crisis?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Satyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880781343349204953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-43921378215527109582007-11-17T11:11:00.000+08:002007-11-17T11:11:00.000+08:00Lalat Dinding,I think institutional change will ta...Lalat Dinding,<BR/><BR/>I think institutional change will take time. An expectation for overnight change is not a realistic one. Having said that, a sincere intention to effect change, in thought, deed and action, are essential for starting us off on the right path. Thus far we have heard a lot of rhetoric, usually at cross-purposes with 'spin' on key issues, and very little meaningful action. We have seen almost no sincerity.<BR/><BR/>Any process of change must start with a recognition of change. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, the nation is held to ransom by UMNO's internal goings-on and politics. We hear so much being said of how UMNO politicians have to keep things in control internally, and how, if they want to remain in the game, they have to treat that as a priority. So much so that the internal politics has subsumed everything else.<BR/><BR/>I am not convinced of the viability and strength of the 'working a change from within' that you are perhaps alluding to. The UMNO system is too idiosyncratic to lend itself to change.<BR/><BR/>The change must come from the rakyat. We need to start re-thinking our acceptance of race and racialist politics. We need to see that divisions like those that exist, and that being allowed to become more entrenched, leave us all vulnerable to abuses by those who have power, abuses that may ultimately lead us down a path of no return.<BR/><BR/>MISMalik Imtiaz Sarwarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047439912593830984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-9957175926407695582007-11-17T09:24:00.000+08:002007-11-17T09:24:00.000+08:00hi all.seriously Mr.Malik your interview was so pr...hi all.<BR/><BR/>seriously Mr.Malik your interview was so professional. you answer the question with intellectual answers. but the others, answer were not up to a professional level.<BR/><BR/>my personal opinion. i would love to see malaysia being a prosperous and developed country. the only way is to leave out racial sentiments and work together as malaysian. let us dont be distinguished by races. then i believe we can do wonders. sadly currently we are not like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377532900681396608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-232414361903969882007-11-17T04:57:00.000+08:002007-11-17T04:57:00.000+08:00Official Youtubes:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T...Official Youtubes:<BR/><A>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJXOVrziDlY</A><BR/><A>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpGBTBkBcPc</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-30332919987255734302007-11-17T02:59:00.000+08:002007-11-17T02:59:00.000+08:00MIS, i must say you represented the face and the v...MIS, i must say you represented the face and the voice of the silent majority with your articulate comments. Syabas ! <BR/><BR/>KJ was just trying to show off his accent while Nazri talked without substance and acted like a gangster throughout the interview.<BR/><BR/>Is that the best ppl UMNO/ government can offer?? What a shame !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-50425661863130875592007-11-17T01:57:00.000+08:002007-11-17T01:57:00.000+08:00Congratulations Malik!I was not worried about you ...Congratulations Malik!<BR/>I was not worried about you being alone. You had facts and arguments behind you - a man with truth defeats millions with lies. <BR/>Nazri and Khairy clearly were on their guard. They were vividly scrutinized by the host who clearly doubts their misleading and contradictory arguments. As a neutral observer may agree, it was clear whos' side was better off from the debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-59255492887400818672007-11-17T00:29:00.000+08:002007-11-17T00:29:00.000+08:00Imtiaz,watched it on youtube. well done! the monke...Imtiaz,<BR/>watched it on youtube. well done! the monkey minister tried to corner you with the "so you are calling the voters stupid" statement - but you explained it very well. I was surprised that there were no expletives from nazri - or did it get sliced by the editor?<BR/><BR/>- a former varsity mate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-17908534378239368822007-11-16T23:59:00.000+08:002007-11-16T23:59:00.000+08:00Well done on the interview. I would've expected a ...Well done on the interview. I would've expected a better reply from Nazri but then here is a person that calls the rakyat stupid for electing them to office.Derikuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977563704427645308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181672827682662169.post-13761816128218601202007-11-16T22:37:00.000+08:002007-11-16T22:37:00.000+08:00well done... you spoke intelligently... unlike tha...well done... you spoke intelligently... unlike that that that that that... u know...zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.com