I read news report about MBPJ's proposed budget of allocating RM80,000 for purchasing motorcycle for out riding service. This was announced during the Budget Meeting of MBPJ recently. The service is provided for guiding external guests to functions in Petaling Jaya. The service is used extensively either for the out riding or for patrolling purpose.
It is a news for people as public money is spent. It is nothing wrong for the residents to question on the intended purpose and the necessary for having it. It is all right to report the discourse for approving the procurement of the motorcycle. I think everyone agrees with this.
What I am concerned is the style of reporting. This piece of news was reported in a paper with the headline of PURCHASING FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF CHIEF MINISTER OF SELANGOR. This headline has sensationalised the news. While it created impact on attracting people attention on Budgeting, the reporting might have created some confusion and uneasiness towards good governance.
I certainly do not go along well with this.
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