Journalism isn’t supposed to be that easy — Haziq Hamid

August 27 — In today's world, whenever a journalist faces a lawsuit, there are those who shout about press freedom, while others rally around the accused, branding them as victims of intimidation. Social media quickly becomes a battleground, and within minutes, everyone has formed their opinions on who is the hero and who is the villain.

However, this is not how journalism is supposed to operate. Gunasegaram is currently being sued by Salim Fateh Din, the deputy executive chairman of the Municipal Rural Improvement Credit Bank (MRCB), over an article pertaining to the LRT3 project. Salim claims that he has been defamed, but Gunasegaram maintains that he stands by the content he published.

Ultimately, let them resolve their dispute through the court system, which is designed for such matters. This approach is far more intriguing than the heated protests that occur outside the courtroom. If I were in Gunasegaram's position, my primary question would be whether the information I presented was accurate, fair, and based on the knowledge I had at the time.

If the answer is in the affirmative, then maintaining my stance is justified. The Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex is one of the most active courthouses in Malaysia, where a significant number of defamation cases are handled. — Photo by Firdaus Latif Jangan takut… Lawan… * This passage represents the personal viewpoint of the writer or publication and does not necessarily reflect the stance of Malay Mail.