“Joshua effect” spreads: Brave Chou Z Lam & Najib/Rosmah hypocrisy

By Nathaniel Tan

Let the “Joshua effect” spread!
I must salute both Joshua Wong and Chou Z Lam – the second producer to speak up against political censorship of television comment, quoting how his documentary on the Bakun dam was prevented from airing.
If you haven’t yet, I really hope you will read the full statements from both Wong and Chou.
I cannot tell you how inspiring it is to see Malaysians stand up and risk their livelihoods to uphold journalistic integrity.
I have often said that two simple things are almost enough to ensure more than half the battle against corruption and bad governance – a truly free media, and a truly independent judiciary.
If I had to choose one between the two, I reckon it’s almost easier to get an independent judiciary via a free media than the other way around.
If Malaysians from all backgrounds and industries were as brave as these two men, imagine the dirt we could reveal!
Also, you remember when Najib was giving his nice sounding (APCO written?) speeches in America?

In his speech titled “A New Vision for Malaysia”, the Prime Minister made clear that he was not opposed to dissent or opposition because he believed legitimate views deserved to be heard.

Yeah, well. Apparently, Joshua Wong tells us on that very same trip, while husband was spouting this bull, wife was:

Tan (Joshua’s boss) added further, “On Monday, the First Lady complained about your Penang roadshow – all the way from Washington… I hope you will change the topic.”
I later found that the First Lady had received complaints from other people, and she re-directed the complaint to the top management. Tan said the content of the complaint is more or less the same as the complaint received after the airing of the roadshow in Kuala Lumpur.

Such liars and hypocrites!!!
If Mr. Chou’s documentary cannot be aired, I really hope he will send the footage elsewhere – VCD’s for all of Sibu!!