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Reporter's questions shock Hisham
SEPANG: The press conference on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 took a surprising turn yesterday when a member of the foreign media corps queried Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on his ties with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Hishammuddin was caught off-guard when he was asked by a French reporter whether he was Najib's cousin and also queried if he was "protected" due to his family ties.
Hishammuddin responded: "Where are you from? I think I should leave the French office's investigation experts to answer your questions. Yes, I can confirm that Najib is my cousin (but) I don't know what I am supposed to be protected from."
The reporter, Carrie Nooten, had repeated criticism against the Malaysian government about the way it had handled the MH370 investigation, implying that Hishammuddin's ties to Najib had insulated him from repercussions.
She said: "First, I would like to congratulate Foreign Affairs Minister (Datuk Seri Anifah Aman) on the diplomatic ties.
"We hear a lot of criticism that you have denied reporters freedom. The police have turned away reporters.
"So, we see that it took you seven days to confirm the U-turn (made by the MH370 aircraft).
"It took you more days to confirm the plane went away from your waters. I have three small questions for you.
"Firstly, what are the consequences (of these mistakes) on your administration?
"Second, can you confirm that you are Prime Minister Najib's cousin?
"Third, are you protected (inaudible)?
Read more: Reporter's questions shock Hisham - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/reporter-s-questions-shock-hisham-1.520245#ixzz2wPXpyOVo
Read more: Reporter's questions shock Hisham - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/reporter-s-questions-shock-hisham-1.520245#ixzz2wPXjywjK
Reporter's questions shock Hisham
SEPANG: The press conference on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 took a surprising turn yesterday when a member of the foreign media corps queried Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on his ties with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Hishammuddin was caught off-guard when he was asked by a French reporter whether he was Najib's cousin and also queried if he was "protected" due to his family ties.
Hishammuddin responded: "Where are you from? I think I should leave the French office's investigation experts to answer your questions. Yes, I can confirm that Najib is my cousin (but) I don't know what I am supposed to be protected from."
The reporter, Carrie Nooten, had repeated criticism against the Malaysian government about the way it had handled the MH370 investigation, implying that Hishammuddin's ties to Najib had insulated him from repercussions.
She said: "First, I would like to congratulate Foreign Affairs Minister (Datuk Seri Anifah Aman) on the diplomatic ties.
"We hear a lot of criticism that you have denied reporters freedom. The police have turned away reporters.
"So, we see that it took you seven days to confirm the U-turn (made by the MH370 aircraft).
"It took you more days to confirm the plane went away from your waters. I have three small questions for you.
"Firstly, what are the consequences (of these mistakes) on your administration?
"Second, can you confirm that you are Prime Minister Najib's cousin?
"Third, are you protected (inaudible)?
Read more: Reporter's questions shock Hisham - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/reporter-s-questions-shock-hisham-1.520245#ixzz2wPXpyOVo
Read more: Reporter's questions shock Hisham - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/reporter-s-questions-shock-hisham-1.520245#ixzz2wPXjywjK
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