Info-Dictator Zainuddin Maidin Rants And Raves Once Again

Information Minister Datuk Seri Zainuddin Maidin today reminded the local media not to become tools of "bad" elements for spreading rumours which could tarnish the country's image.

He said the media, particularly newspapers, should continue with its role of disseminating 'accurate and truthful information' and not to succumb to emotions.

"Newspapers should not spread rumours and become tools of bad elements by helping them in tarnishing the country's image overseas," he told reporters.

"Newspapers have a responsibility to the country, so please correct news which are laced with emotion. We must be able to pick news which are rational. This is what is important now."

Zainuddin was commenting on a Tamil newspaper report claiming that Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) had sacked seven Minnal FM announcers for attending the illegal gathering organised by the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) on Nov 25. (Bernama)

***** Has no one in government cautioned this relic on the importance of not going overboard in his expectation of others or his comments which are often contradictory to the kerajaan's professed espousal of free speech? He seems to go on ad nauseam without a care, not worrying about whether he makes sense or if anyone really bothers about what he has to say.

He's a one-man public relations disaster for Umno and after his Al Jazeera interview, his propensity to talk crap has gone international. Someone should shut him up before he moves on to more ridiculous levels of stupidity. How about creating a new portfolio for him? Minister for antiquities and museums. He should be placed in a small office near Zoo Negara without a phone connection and preferably the government should throw away the key too. He could use his spare time engaging the animals nearby and perhaps learn a thing or two from them.
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