Just phoned Baradan Kuppusamy whose “Analysis” in the Star today made the mischievous claim that I had defended hudud and qisas laws as they apply only for Muslims.
He has also dragged DAP National Organising Secretary and MP for Seputeh Teresa Kok into the picture, alleging that she had taken the same stand.
When I spoke to Baradan, he said he had not read the Star.
I asked Baradan when I had ever made such a claim. He said he read it in a report but he was unable to recall which report.
As a veteran journalist, Baradan should know the important maxim for ethical and responsible journalism – Comment is free but facts are sacred.
I will like to know what is the news report which Baradan is claiming as his source and authority as neither Teresa nor I had ever made the claim he had alleged.
Is Baradan prepared to do the most decent thing and get a correction published prominently and immediately in the Star?