THE racial bias shown in its Berita 7:57 bulletin—which irked many Malaysians—makes you wonder whether Awesome TV is aware that it has crossed a line.
Anyone deeply affected by the racist editorial stance has a right to call the news channel out.
This is because it had encouraged Malays to come out in full force to vote to prevent non-Malays from supposedly taking power.
Such a narrative clearly contrasts with one that would focus on encouraging eligible voters, irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds, to exercise their democratic right to vote.
On November 3, the TV channel’s two news anchors brashly called on Malay voters to fulfil their duty to prevent the rise of non-Malay politicians.
“All Malay voters must vote to fulfil their civic duty if they don’t want political power to be controlled by other races……
