• Tamil Makkal Osai suspended!

For every baby steps taken by Barisan Nasional to mend it’s tarnished reputation, there’s bound to be one huge stupid move that sets it ten steps backward in the eyes of the nation. Suspending Tamil Makkal Osai is one such stupidity.

Tamil daily newpaper Makkal Osai has got it’s license suspended by the government. Home Minister, Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar called for the ban due to the Tamil daily’s extensive coverage on Anwar Ibrahim, Pakatan Rakyat and Hindraf issues. So much for press freedom huh.

Nice move Barisan Nasional. As if Hindraf issue hasn’t caused enough anger among the Indian community in Malaysia. Trying another trick up their sleeve to challenge MAKKAL SAKTHI (People’s Power). Dream on, Barisan Nasional. You guys just don’t get it do you? Suppressing information by banning newspapers is so old. There’s no way Barisan Nasional can keep a lid on what the nation deserves to know these days.

What do you do if you want press freedom to stay alive? Pakatan Rakyat for GOVERNMENT! As if we have a choice, sigh.