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Bridget Osborne from the BBC just called to inform Raja Petra Kamarudin that the program scheduled for 3.00pm, Wednesday, 1st September 2010, has been cancelled.
Bridget said that BBC’s lawyers advised them not to proceed with the program as this would upset the Malaysian government and may even expose the BBC to legal action.
Bridget added that the questions they would delve into, which would be very sensitive in nature and critical of the government, would run foul of the Malaysian government.
The fact that the program would be accessible in Malaysia, said Bridget, makes this a problem for the BBC.
It looks like RPK is too hot even for HARDtalk and BBC said it is a rare occasion that they have had to drop a program.

Mr. Shaariibuu, Altantuya's father, and RPK when they met in Kuala Lumpur in 2008

written by Voter get Voters 1, August 31, 2010 16:34:26
written by Voter get Voters 1, August 30, 2010 22:39:40
written by chrisraj31, August 30, 2010 18:51:32
And what !!! They are afraid of Malaysian lawyers ?? Pls tell them just to watch the MACC idiot lawyer who made a monumental fool of himself in the Pornthip case and they will realise the tandard of these government appointed lawyers .
Sorry I dont buy it
written by Citizen Watch, August 30, 2010 12:58:33
written by Citizen Watch, August 30, 2010 12:48:07
written by Citizen Watch, August 30, 2010 12:39:29
Both sides of the government seem to be dragging their feet in this heinous crime. A case of you scratch my back and I scratch your back. Can it be the bargaining chip BN government has with the British government , among other things.? Hence, Pete, you will never see the studio lights of Hardtalk.
The massacre is reminiscent of My Lai Massacre in Vietnam and No Gun Ri Massacre during the Korean War, both atrocities committed by American forces creating public relations disasters for the US government.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/malaysia/5243530/Britain-considers-holding-Malaya-massacre-inquiry.html
written by darahkumelayu, August 30, 2010 12:20:28
written by Ben Nordin, August 30, 2010 10:28:40
written by temenggong, August 30, 2010 09:26:48
written by batsman, August 30, 2010 08:47:41
Saudi Arabia on the other hand is the home of Al-Qaeda. Saudis are also apt to drive nails and needles into the bodies of their Sri Lankan maids.
So while you are knocking the BBC are you also helping Al-Qaeda?
BTW, to get a full picture of this awful scenario, read the following article .....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worl...den-us-spy
written by Better My, August 30, 2010 08:24:45
Among the best, written by hellosunshine, August 29, 2010 20:23:29
Bullshit Broadcasting Crap,
Big Balls Carrier, Blardy
Bastard Cocksucker,
British Balls C4ed,
Brits Become Chickenshit.
You guys get the drift? Yep, I got the drift
written by mikewang, August 30, 2010 08:23:00
No more BBC for me.
written by Taikohtai, August 30, 2010 05:56:18
Oxfart hosting White Snake okay but HardTalk turning into SoftCock?
No wonder every Commonwealth country wants to become a republic. Imagine Prince Charles becoming the next Monarch - can't even satisfy Princess Diana (RIP).
Bloody Useless Poms!!
written by educationist, August 30, 2010 04:54:59
That's life!!
But not to worry, I'm sure RPK will show those hypocrites what free speech really means on Mtoday!!
written by doggone, August 30, 2010 03:23:01
Nice Yatim : "Bridget dear, we in Malaysia have this wonderful saying that usually have the recipient smiling from ear to ear. Even the most demanding political situation were ushered to a happy conclusion with 'Lu Tolong Wa, Wa Tolong Lu'.....know what I mean?"
Bridget: "Oh blimey Mr.Nice, we have certainly heard of those quid pro quo of yours. We also know why you're here. Now, if you want to make HardTalk into EasyTalk, please start your SweetTalk....."
written by casper, August 30, 2010 02:35:41
In the days ahead, no harm any of us bombard BBC's mail box to voice our disapproval over the cancellation. The numerous "Chow Kai's" in control of the "Big Bad Cunt" need to be told off appropriately, so fire away lads.
written by storm62, August 30, 2010 02:10:58
written by rocky, August 30, 2010 02:04:30
written by Davy McChester, August 30, 2010 01:35:58
written by SoundMan, August 30, 2010 01:24:20
Check " Honest Reporting" on the BBC.
Thy are not the fearless searcher of truth and honest reporting. Bunch of liberal sods have taken over and clearly running the BBC down.
written by reeperbahn, August 30, 2010 01:23:36
the mother of democracy gets by gestapo
written by panca, August 30, 2010 01:03:04
If you Hardtalk could not deliver what you are supposed to as what democracy calls for and freedom of speech then what does that leave those who in Malaysia who have been doing almost the impossible with the MSM that fails to report the truth and it was through the daring blogosphere that managed to deflect lies and spinning by the government controlled MSM.
Now we could not count much on you as a credible international and renown overseas broadcaster even we have always put our money where your mouth is. It is sad, very sad indeed. Like I said if you could not do it then the people in the blogosphere have proven that they have indeed done very much to expose the corrupt under similar circumstances in whatever you are under the impression that you put under now that you have decided to pull out, sadly but true.
To cap it all, the only one who could hardtack after all is really our Maestro :Raja Petra Kamarudin
written by rocky, August 30, 2010 00:34:30
written by Atheist, August 30, 2010 00:04:15
With this cancellation, I guess and IMHO .... the Brits are not ashamed of double standards, afraid of truths and facts .... and are more financially inclined like the Chinese
written by batsman, August 29, 2010 23:41:44
written by usurper, August 29, 2010 23:32:38
written by Up Yours!, August 29, 2010 23:22:21
written by dlmz, August 29, 2010 22:46:26
written by betasigma, August 29, 2010 22:42:04
written by betasigma, August 29, 2010 22:38:23
written by albert zacharias, August 29, 2010 22:36:50
written by jayenjr, August 29, 2010 22:14:44
And not to cut Malaysia down in size, but if it was a country like India that was making noise, perhaps then I can understand why the Brits backtrack... but this is country filled with thugs at its administrative capital, with a Godfather who is probably very involved in a Mongolian murder mystery....
And Britain is afraid of us??? What happened to those guys at Downing St who sent troops to Iraq on the strength of a lie? That was no big deal???!!?? What happened to the braves of Falklands? Balls drop off? And they called themselves Lions in the last World Cup???
Zowie....I can't believe that Lion can be bullied by Mickey Mouse....
And you wonder why the Brits are having difficulty winning the World Cup..
written by red1, August 29, 2010 22:01:00
written by albert zacharias, August 29, 2010 21:50:37
written by Nasikerabu, August 29, 2010 21:45:35
written by mikewet88, August 29, 2010 21:44:16
written by PUF DD, August 29, 2010 21:31:44
Nick Cleeg,we need your help here mate.
Cheers!!
written by Wally, August 29, 2010 21:30:39
written by smalluncle, August 29, 2010 21:26:14
written by arazak, August 29, 2010 21:19:52
Now UMNO is dictating the former British Master and empire what to do. . ., sit doggy sit!
written by Angela Ooi, August 29, 2010 20:49:14
'BUYING BRITISH COWS
written by casper, August 29, 2010 20:43:14
written by syd, August 29, 2010 20:39:39
written by a guest, August 29, 2010 20:39:27
written by hellosunshine, August 29, 2010 20:23:29
written by Alice, August 29, 2010 20:17:26
written by relaxjack, August 29, 2010 20:16:04
written by bloodhound, August 29, 2010 20:11:01
They should just stick to reporting weather conditions (not even weather forecasts because someone might just take them to task if the forecast was inaccurate).
They were supposedly renowned for fearless reporting and quest for the truth - I suppose the fear of losing money through lawsuits or the fear of insulting the Malaysian government is paramount or more important than reporting on their abuses and corruptions to the detriment of their citizens.
Another one bites the dust. Truth is no longer important - money and subservience is overriding!
written by Raja Kim, August 29, 2010 20:10:54
written by truthbespoken, August 29, 2010 20:09:27
written by Mustapha Kamal, August 29, 2010 20:04:05

























