Asia Times journalist stands by his report, releases recording of interview with Tok Mat

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. – IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Asia Times journalist Nick Kochan stands by his report on his interview with Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Kochan also released a three-part recording of his interview with the Umno deputy president. In a tweet on Tuesday (July 5) Kochan said that he and co-author Nile Bowie disputed Mohamad's claim that his comments were taken out of context.