B1 Media Freedom and Ethics

Media is probably the most efficient way for the people of a country to get to know about what had happened inside and outside of their country. In some ways, it could also be a path of communication in between the government and the people.

In my opinion, most of the media and journalism in Malaysia are mature enough. They willing to take any price in order to provide the real and latest news to the people. Of course the negativity of government could also be publish. As a result, media is being restricted. They were forbidded to publish only the news that the government wish us to see. Under the pressure by the government, media  press and journalists had no choice but to obey in order to survive. As an example, Wong Ming Zhi, also known as Namewee, a talented singer, producer, and etc which was a Malaysian. He dare to compose videos which is related to the negative side of the Malaysia government and posted it on the youtube. He then gained a huge support from our fellows Malaysian. But in the end, he was caught by the police and was tortured by the government. But he never surrender and is still fighting against the government until now.

Many parts shows that the media and journalism in Malaysia are seriously repress by the government. But somehow there are still a few of them who are willing to fight against the government to publish those news that should be read by the Malaysian. Malaysia could be developed country, if only the media and journalism are freed.