Sin Chew editors' detention: I'm ashamed to be Malaysian, says don
RK Anand
Published: Apr 18, 2025 8:30 AM
Updated: 10:30 AM
Summary
Academic Tajuddin Rasdi has voiced his profound concern and dismay over the detention of two senior editors from Sin Chew Daily, declaring bluntly that he feels a deep sense of shame in being Malaysian.
“This incident reinforces my long-held belief that our country is teetering on the edge of becoming a failed nation - or perhaps has already fallen into an abyss with no end,” he told Malaysiakini.
Tajuddin said he even disagreed with the daily’s decision to suspend the editors for inadvertently publishing an image of the Jalur Gemilang without the crescent moon symbol.
The professor of architecture agreed with the view that, since Sin Chew has apologised, corrected the mistake, and committed to reviewing its procedures for using artificial intelligence, this should be considered sufficient.
Published: Apr 18, 2025 8:30 AM
Updated: 10:30 AM
Summary
- Academic Tajuddin Rasdi does not mince words in wondering if Malaysia has become a failed nation.
- He condemns those who cling to a “sorry, no cure” attitude and demand their “pound of flesh”.
Academic Tajuddin Rasdi has voiced his profound concern and dismay over the detention of two senior editors from Sin Chew Daily, declaring bluntly that he feels a deep sense of shame in being Malaysian.
“This incident reinforces my long-held belief that our country is teetering on the edge of becoming a failed nation - or perhaps has already fallen into an abyss with no end,” he told Malaysiakini.
Tajuddin said he even disagreed with the daily’s decision to suspend the editors for inadvertently publishing an image of the Jalur Gemilang without the crescent moon symbol.
The professor of architecture agreed with the view that, since Sin Chew has apologised, corrected the mistake, and committed to reviewing its procedures for using artificial intelligence, this should be considered sufficient.
Academic Tajuddin Rasdi
“How can we aspire to be a family that allows no room for mistakes? How can we become a family or a nation that offers no space for learning, no grace for self-correction?
“What kind of family, company, or country abandons the understanding that to err is human, and to forgive, divine?” he asked.
Tajuddin said while there are numerous groups who cite the “divine”, there appeared to be a glaring dearth in dearth of “divine compassion”.
‘Sorry no cure’
Clinging to a “sorry, no cure” attitude and constantly demanding a “pound of flesh”, he argued that Malaysians have failed to learn from several incidents, including the KK Mart controversy, the Era FM issue, and the temple relocation case.
“I wonder what religion teaches its adherents the principle of ‘sorry no cure’?
“Even Prophet Muhammad forgave the people who caused him immense hardship in Taif. I take inspiration from my prophet, but I wonder, those who demand their pound of flesh - where did they learn their faith from?
“Truly, today I feel ashamed to be called a 'Malaysian’,” he emphasised.
“What kind of family, company, or country abandons the understanding that to err is human, and to forgive, divine?” he asked.
Tajuddin said while there are numerous groups who cite the “divine”, there appeared to be a glaring dearth in dearth of “divine compassion”.
‘Sorry no cure’
Clinging to a “sorry, no cure” attitude and constantly demanding a “pound of flesh”, he argued that Malaysians have failed to learn from several incidents, including the KK Mart controversy, the Era FM issue, and the temple relocation case.
“I wonder what religion teaches its adherents the principle of ‘sorry no cure’?
“Even Prophet Muhammad forgave the people who caused him immense hardship in Taif. I take inspiration from my prophet, but I wonder, those who demand their pound of flesh - where did they learn their faith from?
“Truly, today I feel ashamed to be called a 'Malaysian’,” he emphasised.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain
Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Razaruddin Hussain said the chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily were detained to assist in investigations and would be released on police bail later.
Earlier, the duo had their statements recorded over a three-hour session at the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit office in Bukit Aman.
Police also revealed that 40 reports were lodged nationwide over the matter.
Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Razaruddin Hussain said the chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily were detained to assist in investigations and would be released on police bail later.
Earlier, the duo had their statements recorded over a three-hour session at the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit office in Bukit Aman.
Police also revealed that 40 reports were lodged nationwide over the matter.
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kt comments:
Some Malaysians want to punish, hurt, condemn etc etc whenever the opportunity arises - and it's getting worse each day
Soon it may even come to these (see below):
