Insider says Insider lied

Here we go again.

So, I read somewhere in facebook that the Government has gone back on its word to have a 'freer' press and media by 'censoring' the Undilah video. Sure, there were lots of fence sitters who thought that such a Public Service Announcement (PSA) was harmless, and it should have been allowed.

Ban, Censor, Stonewalled. In fact a lot of other words were used.

 

Once again, Malaysian Insider has been caught lying through their pants!

Online newsportal the Malaysian Insider’s editor and chief executive officer Jahabar Sadiq had claimed in his article on Sept 23^rd, quoting an industry source that  - A video promoting the right to vote has been taken off the air by local broadcasters despite a push for greater democracy because it contains opposition figures and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s speech talking about Malaysia having problems.(pictured here)

“MCMC emailed both Astro and Media Prima Bhd about the issue, telling them the video clip should not be aired because Ku Li speaks about the country having problems and also because it features opposition leaders,” an industry source told The Malaysian Insider, referring to Tengku Razaleigh by his popular nickname.

“The email about the PSA was sent this week,” the source said, adding he was puzzled about the directive as it referred to Tengku Razaleigh, who happens to be the Gua Musang MP for the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) government. -  quotes from Jahabar's lies...as in the attached screenshots

And this is MCMC's statement released to the media; 

Statement On 'Undilah' Video Clip

CYBERJAYA, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) routinely carries out monitoring and enforcement activities pursuant to the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998.

In relation to this, it is normal practice for MCMC to direct the withdrawal of content that has not been granted the requisite approval from the Film Censorship Board to be aired.

In the case of the public service announcement (PSA) produced by musician Pete Teo, as a result of a routine compliance monitoring exercise made by MCMC, it was found that approval had yet to be obtained from the Film Censorship Board for the said PSA. As such, the PSA should not have been aired on television till approval is obtained.

Accordingly, pursuant to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, all broadcasters must cease airing the video clip immediately. The issue is one of compliance by the broadcasters rather than the content of the PSA. -

So where did it say 'Opposition Figures' and 'Tengku Razaleigh' again? Don't blink, cause this is the actual email that was sent......

Thankfully there are some who stand up for the truth. So here we have it!
Jahabar Sadiq is painting the 'inside' picture that its the opposition figures and Ku Li's statements that has
caused the 'ban' (maybe ban is too strong a word?).

Insider cakap satu macam, tapi email MCMC lain macam!
APA MACAM???

Err,excuse me Mr/Mdm Investigator of MCMC. Mahu satu lagi reportkah?

p.s Mr Editor/CEO TMI - statement is not the same as speechlah!