Quest is down in Malaysia to film a 30-minute documentary for CNN, Made In Malaysia, depicting Malaysia's economic growth. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
“It's very simple – just stick to what you’re doing and get rid of the noise around you,” said Richard Quest, providing sound advice on how journalists should do their jobs without being distracted by the brouhaha surrounding a news-breaking event.
The famous CNN anchor of Quest Means Business (and presenter of business show Quest Express), knows only too well how tales and truths can often mix to derail the train of thought of journalists, having himself been in the “trenches” of newsworthy situations, the MH370 tragedy being a prime example. He accepts that reporting in these pressure cooker situations can be daunting, but insists, “we have to just get on with it”.
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