PM: “Hold strongly to the principles of truth”

So says the PM, just a week ago. According to the Star:

The media must not be afraid of honest reporting while upholding truth and justice, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. He said the media should also not feel apologetic when reporting the facts.

Then, last night:

Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng is believed to have been arrested over her report on former Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist remarks while campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election last month.

Tan, 32, is an award-winning journalist with nine years of experience. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The Star.

What others say:

• Reporters Without Borders
• National Union of Journalists
• Centre for Independent Journalism
• Malaysian Chinese Association
• Dr Ng Yen Yen (MCA)
• The USA State Department
• EMPOWER
• Transparency International