Can't handle the truth?
Or just can't handle criticisms? Now there have been altogether three Malaysian bloggers who've been given a gag order through the court by big corporations. The latest being a husband who've been airing his grievances about his wife's sudden dismissal (because she was pregnant with her third child) by MAS, was told to stop blogging.
According to Yew, Judge Badariah questioned Yew’s role, where he admitted being the author of the blog. “The judge proceeded to order me to REMOVE my blog. I mentioned on record, that I will seek legal advice before proceeding with any action,” he added.
I know for a fact that journalists have been trying to uncover stories of MAS' employee discrimination and the internal problems, but its been too difficult because the employees are too scared of losing their bread & butter. Who wouldn't be, when you get a free ticket anywhere once a year and only pay 25% the airfare to go places?
In any case, I'm wondering if this will continue to be a growing trend of corporation suing bloggers who try to expose the truth. Does this prove that Malaysians can't handle the truth? And show to the world that we're a country of big bullies taking citizens through expensive court proceedings?
On the other hand, this also proves the power of blogs.

28-yr old nocturnal over@nal geekette Malaysian.
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Comments
There is always that fine line between reporting the truth and saying something [which might be truthful, but unprovable], where a blogger can be sued.
What probably needs to happen is a little investigative journalism. [Do they have shows like 'A Current Affair' and 'Today Tonight' in Malaysia?]
I think only the US of A claims to have 'Freedom of Speech'. Most other countries, like Australia, have nothing to guarantee a persons right to it.
Dabido (Teflon) | March 6, 2007 3:23 PM
we sort of do have one or two investigative journo TV programs. nothing of the standards here, of course. esp pertaining to politics. only limited to society.
i agree that "freedom of speech" is an American policy, & it doesn't apply here (Oz & Msia). besides, when i referred to power - it didn't necessarily mean good.
midnite lily | March 7, 2007 3:22 PM