Rosmah videos: The people's take
Emily ChowPublished: Jul 6, 2009 7:36 AM | Updated: Jul 6, 2009 7:52 AM
Malaysiakini took to the streets to obtain the public's feedback on the videos appearing on YouTube that aim to discredit First Lady Rosmah Mansor.
Malaysiakini took to the streets to obtain the public's feedback on the videos appearing on YouTube that aim to discredit First Lady Rosmah Mansor.
Although most were unaware of the existence of such videos, those who knew, offered mixed responses when interviewed by our citizen journalists.
"It is fine, everyone has the right to express their opinion, whether through YouTube or blogs. It is just a reflection of today’s society,” said Zawani, 23, when asked if the videos should be removed.
Sales manager Fong Toh Hin said YouTube was merely a medium of expression which could be used for better or worse.
"In a way it is good for the people to express themselves, in another way it causes a lot of problems for the people (or ministers being accused) in the videos.
"I feel pity for them, but that is the price you have to pay as a public figure," he said.
Fong felt that the government should not monitor YouTube, as it should depend on the public's understanding of how to use this medium for good purposes.
However, Mala disagreed.
According to her, the government should have a censorship department to filter through items posted online.
"But if she (Rosmah) wants to depend on herself (and not the government), she should come out and explain herself," she added.
Chew, a manager in his 30s, echoed a similar stand.
"The best thing (for Rosmah) to do is to explain to the people whether these accusations are true or not, as if you try to stop (these videos) from one source, it will go to another," he noted.
A user calling himself "c4productionhouse" uploaded three videos entitled 'Rosmah Perempuan Puaka' early last month, garnering a total of over 420,000 hits thus far.
Click here to watch the citizen journalist video.
This video was contributed by Malaysiakini-ICFJ citizen journalists Nick Kelesau and Jimmy Leow.
Although most were unaware of the existence of such videos, those who knew, offered mixed responses when interviewed by our citizen journalists."It is fine, everyone has the right to express their opinion, whether through YouTube or blogs. It is just a reflection of today’s society,” said Zawani, 23, when asked if the videos should be removed.
Sales manager Fong Toh Hin said YouTube was merely a medium of expression which could be used for better or worse.
"In a way it is good for the people to express themselves, in another way it causes a lot of problems for the people (or ministers being accused) in the videos.
"I feel pity for them, but that is the price you have to pay as a public figure," he said.
Fong felt that the government should not monitor YouTube, as it should depend on the public's understanding of how to use this medium for good purposes.
However, Mala disagreed.
According to her, the government should have a censorship department to filter through items posted online.
"But if she (Rosmah) wants to depend on herself (and not the government), she should come out and explain herself," she added.
Chew, a manager in his 30s, echoed a similar stand.
"The best thing (for Rosmah) to do is to explain to the people whether these accusations are true or not, as if you try to stop (these videos) from one source, it will go to another," he noted.
A user calling himself "c4productionhouse" uploaded three videos entitled 'Rosmah Perempuan Puaka' early last month, garnering a total of over 420,000 hits thus far.
Click here to watch the citizen journalist video.
This video was contributed by Malaysiakini-ICFJ citizen journalists Nick Kelesau and Jimmy Leow.
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