Bersih 2.0 requests column in newspapers
Published: Sep 9, 2011 5:09 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2011 12:50 PM
Realising that the electoral reform movement has been receiving negative coverage in mainstream newspapers, Bersih 2.0 is now sending an open request to all editors of print media for a weekly column to voice its views.
Realising that the electoral reform movement has been receiving negative coverage in mainstream newspapers, Bersih 2.0 is now sending an open request to all editors of print media for a weekly column to voice its views.
In a statement issued today, the Bersih 2.0 steering committee headed by Ambiga Sreenevasan cited a study done by the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) over the coverage of English and Malay language dailies on the Bersih 2.0 rally on July 9.
It showed that 79.10 percent of the news reports are negative while only 20.5 percent of the reports made mention of Bersih 2.0’s demands, and only 8.5 percent of the reports sourced information directly from the coalition.
“Understanding that Bersih 2.0’s eight key demands might not reach out to all concerned Malaysians, Bersih 2.0 would like to request a weekly column in your newspaper,” read the statement.
Lauding the statement of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak on Aug 15 that existing media censorship laws are no longer effective, Bersih 2.0 invited the newspapers to join its continuous efforts to demand for a media that is free and impartial.
“The print media should be allowed to report the truth without fear of repression. Equal coverage of both the government and the opposition is also vital for a media to be regarded as impartial, and the written press should not be restricted from doing so.”
The statement added that Bersih 2.0 has a score of writers who are able to write fair commentaries on issues surrounding Bersih 2.0 and its demands.
“We kindly request your consideration for an allocation of a column to represent our perspective on electoral reforms in this country.”
The Bersih 2.0 steering committee comprises Ambiga, Andrew Khoo, Arul Prakkash, K Arumugam, Farouk Musa, Liau Kok Fah, Maria Chin Abdullah, Richard Yeoh, Subramaniam Pillay, Toh Kin Woon, Wong Chin Huat, Yeo Yang Poh and Zaid Kamaruddin.
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In a statement issued today, the Bersih 2.0 steering committee headed by Ambiga Sreenevasan cited a study done by the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) over the coverage of English and Malay language dailies on the Bersih 2.0 rally on July 9.It showed that 79.10 percent of the news reports are negative while only 20.5 percent of the reports made mention of Bersih 2.0’s demands, and only 8.5 percent of the reports sourced information directly from the coalition.
“Understanding that Bersih 2.0’s eight key demands might not reach out to all concerned Malaysians, Bersih 2.0 would like to request a weekly column in your newspaper,” read the statement.
Lauding the statement of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak on Aug 15 that existing media censorship laws are no longer effective, Bersih 2.0 invited the newspapers to join its continuous efforts to demand for a media that is free and impartial.
“The print media should be allowed to report the truth without fear of repression. Equal coverage of both the government and the opposition is also vital for a media to be regarded as impartial, and the written press should not be restricted from doing so.”
The statement added that Bersih 2.0 has a score of writers who are able to write fair commentaries on issues surrounding Bersih 2.0 and its demands.
“We kindly request your consideration for an allocation of a column to represent our perspective on electoral reforms in this country.”
The Bersih 2.0 steering committee comprises Ambiga, Andrew Khoo, Arul Prakkash, K Arumugam, Farouk Musa, Liau Kok Fah, Maria Chin Abdullah, Richard Yeoh, Subramaniam Pillay, Toh Kin Woon, Wong Chin Huat, Yeo Yang Poh and Zaid Kamaruddin.
Related stories:
DAP finds voters 'married to themselves' in Penang
In Bakri, one-tenth of voters have no details
NRD shields itself, blames outdated database again
EC challenges PAS to show non-citizen voters
Bersih 2.0 requests column in newspapers
One down, but still seven more to go
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