Bob Teoh

Journalism and the coming general election

Journalism and the coming general election

COMMENT | Journalists must move to redemptive journalism - steer us away from the treacherous rocks of our self-destruction as a nation.

Missing pastor’s family wants police to scale up their investigation

Missing pastor’s family wants police to scale up their investigation

COMMENT | It was obvious the abduction was not for ransom as none was demanded thus far, says family.

Christians raise concerns over pastor’s disappearance

Christians raise concerns over pastor’s disappearance

COMMENT | His mysterious disappearance has raised fears that it could be linked to his work.

Authorities must explain why they can’t find Pastor Raymond Koh

Authorities must explain why they can’t find Pastor Raymond Koh

COMMENT | Their continued silence would only embolden the abductors.

Restoring press freedom in Malaysia

Restoring press freedom in Malaysia

COMMENT | Puny mosquito press has no chance against Najib's sledgehammer approach.
PM must sue The Edge to save his job

PM must sue The Edge to save his job

COMMENT Hire no ghostbusters, just expose the lies and defend the truth.
EFCM stands its ground, ROS backs off again

EFCM stands its ground, ROS backs off again

COMMENT Selangor ROS says this was due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’.
After no-show at BSM, ROS goes after others

After no-show at BSM, ROS goes after others

COMMENT It will go to the Evangelical Free Church of M’sia’s office on Tuesday.
Bible Society stands its ground, ROS backs off

Bible Society stands its ground, ROS backs off

COMMENT BSM gets a call from ROS yesterday that 'inspection' is put off.
Putrajaya breathing down Bible Society's neck

Putrajaya breathing down Bible Society's neck

Despite Najib’s pledge of moderation, ROS will inspect BSM tomorrow.
Muhyiddin zips lips while Najib sinks deeper

Muhyiddin zips lips while Najib sinks deeper

COMMENT The conclusion of the matter is that Najib has to go now.
Zahid, don't shoot messengers over 1MDB

Zahid, don't shoot messengers over 1MDB

COMMENT Zahid must not crack down over scandal PM has failed to explain.
New curbs on Alkitab to go ahead despite objections

New curbs on Alkitab to go ahead despite objections

COMMENT Joseph Kurup is tasked by the cabinet to introduce the new SOP.
Media mega-draws reek of envelope journalism

Media mega-draws reek of envelope journalism

COMMENT A car may be too big for an envelope but it sure fits the bill.
Sacking Najib is not the solution

Sacking Najib is not the solution

COMMENT The answer does not lie in fixing the man but fixing a broken system.
Malaysia fast becoming a fascist state

Malaysia fast becoming a fascist state

COMMENT Let’s be reminded that only a censorship-free press can tell the truth.
'They asked for mercy, but there was none'

'They asked for mercy, but there was none'

Like so many around the world, I was hoping Indonesian President Joko Widodo, fondly known as Jokowi, would pardon the eight condemned at the last minute. They asked for mercy, but there was none.
New curbs for Malay bibles

New curbs for Malay bibles

COMMENT The new SOP should be withdrawn to make way for consultations.
The Easter story

The Easter story

One Easter, I wrote about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a local newspaper. Almost immediately, a 76-year-old reader took issue with me on this. After listening to him for three hours, Joshua (as I shall call him) finally came to the point: “Jesus did not die on the cross, his resurrection is grossly misunderstood. This ‘historical hoax’ has to be exposed.”
Wrong reporting is not a seditious act

Wrong reporting is not a seditious act

COMMENT It’s time to close the file on the five editors - no further action, please.
No such thing as objective news

No such thing as objective news

COMMENT The agenda-setting role of the media is a huge responsibility.
The forgotten human face in climate change

The forgotten human face in climate change

COMMENT The first in this two-parter links debate with oil palm, orang utan and folk.
It's not about Anwar, it’s about us

It's not about Anwar, it’s about us

COMMENT The judiciary is at a crossroad but the people will be judging.
Sedition and ethno-religious reporting

Sedition and ethno-religious reporting

COMMENT The Sedition Act 1948 is like a millstone around the necks of editors.