The only journalist in Malaysia who does not know which political party Karpal Singh belongs to
August 14th, 2009Happened this morning at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
During the 3rd day of Karpal Singh’s sedition trial, where he was alleged to have uttered seditious words against the Sultan of Perak at his legal firm in Jalan Pudu Lama between 12pm and 12.30pm on 6th February 2009, the following exchange took place between defence counsel Jagdeep Singh Deo (Karpal Singh’s son) and RTM reporter and news script writer Eliani Mazlan, 26 who took the prosecution witness stand.
Eliani was present at Karpal’s office on the abovesaid date & time with a cameraman to cover the assignment.
Jagdeep: Do you know which party Karpal Singh is from?
Eliani : I am not sure. [The Edge Malaysia wrote it as "I don't know."]
Everybody present: [sense of disbelief]
Karpal: [smiled in amusement]
Jagdeep: Are you a voter?
Eliani: Yes.
Jagdeep: [turning to the court] You cannot be a Penangite.
Everybody present: [laughter]
For the benefit of those who don’t know Malaysian politics, a journalist in Malaysia who does not know which political party Karpal Singh belongs to like an ICT specialist who has no idea what a micro sd card is.
Source
The Star, 14 August 2009
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And that is a reporter? LOL
He must be a half past six journalist…….
She was just two months into the job – but still no excuse for not knowing. Better just resign from her job after this.
Even primary school children know this!!!
Well, Karpal Singh is the President of PEKEMAS!!!!!!
The new Pekemas as in the new Berjaya???
the new Pekemas dato aiyaaaaa