Some friends from the mainstream media have met up with me in Bangkok to explore the possibility of doing such an interview. But they are not sure whether their government-controlled newspapers will censor the interview. I told them I will agree to the interview only on condition, and that is it is not one-sided and censored. But they are not sure whether their editors can agree to this.
NO HOLDS BARRED
Raja Petra Kamarudin
We are hearing a lot of politically correct sound-bytes coming from Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. Of course, not many, not even those in Umno, believe what he is saying. They know it is all a lot of political talk, mere rhetoric. But it sure sounds good nevertheless.
I would like to throw Najib a challenge, to allow him to demonstrate his goodwill, that what he is saying is sincere and that he is genuine in what he is saying. And he can do this by giving me space in the mainstream media. After all, if he can give the hardcore Umno Bloggers space (like visits to the submarine), why can’t he also give me space -- if what he is saying is true and not just political talk?
There will of course be one condition. They must not pick and choose from what I say, as what they did in my TV3 interview in February this year (which was aired only in April, close to the Sarawak state elections). They must publish the entire text of my interview.
Secondly, the interview must be in English, not in Bahasa Malaysia. This is to avoid any distortion to what I say (again, like in the TV3 interview). My Bahasa Malaysia is not as good as my English and the way I express myself in Bahasa Malaysia (that is, in the Terengganu East Coast manner) can be misinterpreted if you do not come from Terengganu.
I promise, I will be very critical of the opposition (and with the current developments in the opposition with so many opposition leaders demonstrating their warlord and godfather egos they deserve criticism). However, I shall also be critical of the government and Umno (and this is the part I want published and which should be published if what Najib is saying has any credibility).
Is Najib prepared to allow the mainstream media to do this? Let’s see.
Some friends from the mainstream media have met up with me in Bangkok to explore the possibility of doing such an interview. But they are not sure whether their government-controlled newspapers will censor the interview. I told them I will agree to the interview only on condition, and that is it is not one-sided and censored. But they are not sure whether their editors can agree to this.
Some of the issues they wanted to talk about were regarding my perceived fallout with the opposition and Anwar Ibrahim. In fact, they wanted to meet me to ask me whether such a fallout actually exists and if so, why? I told them if they want the answer to that question then it would have to be asked in a formal interview and it must be published. I am not about to satisfy their curiosity by giving them a private, off the record interview.
That’s all I want to say today. I am in the final week of my course and I have a lot of papers to complete so this week I have no time for cheong hei (long-winded) articles. Next week, once my course has ended, we can indulge in my normal three-page articles.
Till then I await the response from Najib’s boys. Do they have the guts to engage me? If they don’t then Najib’s so-called openness and reforms is nothing but pure bullshit.
Till later.
written by Democrats, December 14, 2011 19:12:57
Later.......
Jibby response : Sorry, rosie say cannot. And my cheek hurts..... sob! sob!
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written by Tompios, December 14, 2011 06:27:48
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written by JJFoo, December 14, 2011 01:32:53
Expecting a compulsive liar to walk the talk or to speak the truth?
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written by Motherchell, December 14, 2011 01:21:52
Ummmm scavengers will eat him alive if ever he took up your challenge?
Just some examples of what he is ----1)- he buys arms for the Nation to destroyl his own people------not only innocents but also the Rulers. He has a country cousin educated in England, who does not understand the meaning of "" ambush "". ---while a moron Defense minister goes shopping not knowing his nose from his kidneys.
2)A PM who would see 100Mils spent to prove IL-legally that Saipoo's backyard has a hole while millions go hungry just a meal a day in Bolehland.
RPK you are disturbing their back scratching " franchises"
Oh! that visit by the UmBlo-ogers ???? Najib was very happy the submarines could only float---- so, that request was met. Everyone knows the Ublo-ogers speak Swahili in Greek. Catch them wanting to take a voyage, 20K leagues under the Straits.!
Now Najib just read MT secretly in his bath!!! and see what a phobic creature you have turned him into!!
PS: all good wishes and success in your literary journeys dear RPK!!!!!
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written by ugly chinaman, December 14, 2011 00:13:56
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written by onnetline, December 13, 2011 21:41:31
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written by malchindian, December 13, 2011 17:23:42
p.s. Best wishes for your finals.
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written by Hanuman, December 13, 2011 16:44:34
Don't waste your time talking to Mahashit's disciple who's confirmed untrustworthy, a liar, cheater, bigoted, perverted, arrogant, mentally sick, indecisive, corrupt, incompetent, racist and unscrupulous. He's is a honorary member of NATO.
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written by flyer168, December 13, 2011 16:21:17
That is a good move but it has to be done before the next 13th GE battle. Also my best wishes to you on the success of your final course with your preparations and submission of your papers.
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written by arazak, December 13, 2011 14:43:54
We do not have know the outcome of what Jibby's boys answer will be. . ., we already knew what he had said about "reforms' is nothing and pure bullshit!
Good luck on your final paper!
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written by malgal, December 13, 2011 14:41:18
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written by Voter get Voters 1, December 13, 2011 13:51:53
If & when your ( well most likely not yours or mine PM ) PM agree to your reasonable request I will run stark naked around Merdeka stadium in broad daylight..thats my promise.
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written by theAlphamale, December 13, 2011 13:50:42
All talk but no substance...
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Please Wise up and do not fall into a Second TRAP for UMNO-BN to use your second interview to SPIN against Pakatan Rakyat and the Third Force ever again before the 13th General Election !
If you need to SPEAK UP, use the YOUTUBE and other independent Video to air your views !
Let's ABU all the way in unity to form a NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT !