Media shocked over death of RTM cameraman

(Bernama) – The National Press Club (NPC) Malaysia today expressed shock over the death of a Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) cameraman following a scuffle with a political party supporter in Gua Musang.

Its president, Mokhtar Hussain, said it was sad that a journalist had to pay with his life during the ongoing campaign for the 13th General Election.

The cameraman, Mohamed Yaakub, 61, died of a heart attack at his home in Bandar Lama in Gua Musang at 12.45 am.

He had earlier been involved in a scuffle with a political party supporter whose car had blocked the path to his house, located close to a PAS base.

Mokhtar said that all parties involved in the election campaign should keep their emotions in check and not vent their anger on others, including journalists.

In KOTA BAHARU, the Kelantan Media Club expressed its concern over the incident.

Its president, Anwar Aminuddin Hussin, called for an investigation, saying that the assault of a journalist which resulted in his death was a serious matter.

In KUALA TERENGGANU, the Terengganu Journalists Club (Kawat) said such an incident should not have happened.

Its president, Ayob Mamat, advised all media practitioners to exercise caution when covering the general election campaign.