“Joshua effect” spreads: Brave Chou Z Lam & Najib/Rosmah hypocrisy

ARCHIVES 2010

By admin-s On Apr 29, 2010

Let the “Joshua effect” spread!

I must salute both Joshua Wong and Chou Z Lam – the second producer to speak up against political censorship of television comment, quoting how his documentary on the Bakun dam was prevented from airing.

By Nat Tan

If you haven’t yet, I really hope you will read the full statements from both Wong and Chou.

I cannot tell you how inspiring it is to see Malaysians stand up and risk their livelihoods to uphold journalistic integrity.

I have often said that two simple things are almost enough to ensure more than half the battle against corruption and bad governance – a truly free media, and a truly independent judiciary.

If I had to choose one between the two, I reckon it’s almost easier to get an independent judiciary via a free media than the other way around.

If Malaysians from all backgrounds and industries were as brave as these two men, imagine the dirt we could reveal!