BERNAMA TV AND ASTRO AWANI

It is quite pleasing to note that two local TV stations have taken the standard of Malaysian news reporting to excellent heights.

First and foremost is, of course, Bernama TV. This excellent TV stations has solid news anchors and an excellent palette of Malaysian news coverage that gives viewers quite an extensive view of life in Malaysia. The many faces on the Bernama TV are news veterans and it is good to see them doing well.

Next, although I am only placing it second to Bernama TV, Astro Awani can surprise viewers with exceptionally relevant and extremely current interview segments (like Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek appearing on Analisis Awani to talk about MCA and its battle to remain relevant as a political party for the Chinese Malaysiana -- this episode aired on Saturday, 9th August 2008 at 4.30pm)

The interview with Dr Chua was an eye opener as Dr Chus spoke excellent Bahasa Malaysia and spoke in a very clear and concise manner on what he feels MCA needs to do. Dr Chua is definitely a leader of high caliber in Malaysia and it is good to see capable and intelligent men like him given air time to talk about politics.