Khairy Chronicles

Malaysia Today believes in a free media and freedom of the media. In Bahasa Malaysia this would media bebas dan kebebasan media 'Free media or independent media here means a media not owned by any vested interest (without favour) while 'freedom of the media' means a media that is not shackled or stilled and one that can report without fear of retaliation from the powers-that-be. A free media and freedom of the media are crucial in the development of a new political culture in this country. And without lear or favour' should be the culture of the media operating under this political culture.

The current catch-phase is transparency and accountability. The newly-installed administration of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has promised the voters in the March 2004 General Election this, plus much more. The government has pledged an end to corruption and abuse of power/authority. But all this can never be achieved until and unless there is an independent media that is free to report without fear or favour, sham: aa okeh

An independent media can only come about when the media is not behalden to any political masters or business interests. It does not serve any master except ils readers. And the only interest it has in mind is the interest of reporting the truth.

The Independence of the media means freedom to report the truth without any restrictions Imposed on it. And it does not fear repercussions and reprisals from those in authority. Laws such as the ISA, OSA, Sedition Act, etc, should not be used as a threat to stifle the independence of the media.

Malaysia Today respects the right of all to speak and would offer itself as the platform for all to be heard Malaysia Today does not restrict or censor whatever anyone wishes to say, whether what is being said we agree with or not. Malaysia Today may not agree with what you say, but we will defend your right to say it.

That is the guiding light of Malaysia Today and we make sure we practice what we preach Malaysians must learn to agree to disagree and must not be frightened of dissenting voices and opposing views. Malaysia Today hopes that by offering itself as this platform for dissent, Malaysians will learn that there can still be unity in diversification.