Defend our media: Attack on journalist demands immediate action


THE broad daylight assault on veteran sports journalist Haresh Deol in Bangsar on Tuesday (Nov 24) is more than a criminal act; it is a disturbing signal of rising hostility towards journalists and the essential work they do.

Even if the motive remains unclear, the fact is undeniable: a journalist was attacked in a public space. We cannot minimise the implications.

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