I didn't go to journalist school but I reckon that one of the basic rules is that you must verify your source so that your report can stand the test of responsible reporting.
You would have heard about the malaysiakini article that alleged the DPM had an extremist manifesto.
The writer resigned and malaysiakini has apologised for its error.
I suggest the editorial staff should implement a system with a checklist before stories are published.
On-line news is fast but it should also be accurate.
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