The candidates for the PJ Selatan parliamentary seat (deputy tourism minister Donald Lim and PKR's Hee Loy Sian) and the Bukit Gasing state seat (MCA's Dr Lim Thuan Seng and DAP's Edward Lee) held a "closed-door" Q&A session with their constituents at a local church. I wonder if the "closed door" was meant to keep the press out, because clearly, it didn't work. Or maybe it was to keep the Malays out?
The Star gave a very watered-down version of events under the title "Bukit Gasing's 'Zero-Development' Drive". It must suck to be a reporter of political events at a government-owned newspaper, muzzled and muffled, and having to use your creative juices to present things in the best possible light for the government. And that was a difficult task this time.
Malaysiakini wrote, "Donald Booed at Church Forum" and appeared to relish the fact that the BN candidates were getting the hard questions and scorn of the public.
The Sun reported, "Plenty of Laughs, Jeers and Boos at Dialogue." The brief article captured the essence of the event.
Malaysiavotes.com had the best coverage, thanks to a report from a citizen at the event. "The 'Miracle' of Bukit Gasing" story was neutral and comprehensive, and some Malays are sure to take offense with the closing prayer. Lantak lah.
Wouldn't it be great if there were more of these sessions?
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