fbpx
Connect with us

News

Al Jazeera Just Won an Award for Interview Featuring Najib Walking Out When He Merajuk

Published

- World Of Buzz
Source: The Straits Times & Twitter

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

According to The Star, broadcaster Al Jazeera’s interview with former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has just received the “Interview of the Year” award at the Royal Television Society Television Awards 2019 in London.

Remember this interview? Yup, that’s the one! 

The interview titled “Malaysia: Najib Speaks” conducted by journalist Mary Ann Jolley has beaten two other programmes, which are privacy campaigner Max Mosley for Channel 4 and British singer Sir Cliff Richard for ITV.

Here’s what 101 East Al Jazeera tweeted to announce the award they received:

“@AJ101East is thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded Interview of the Year at the prestigious @RTS_media Awards in London. Watch @jolleyma’s interview with former Malaysia PM @NajibRazak here:

According to the Royal Television Society (RTS) jury, the “Malaysia: Najib Speaks” interview stood out for “its courage, tenacity, and sheer unadulterated watchability”.

FYI, RTS was originally founded in 1927 where the society was given its royal title in 1966 with the Prince of Wales becoming its patron in 1997, as reported in Malay Mail.

Al 3

Source: the star

“Although the story focused on an issue few would have known about prior to the interview, this did not detract from the viewer’s ability to understand the jaw-dropping venality of the interviewee,” said the RTS jury.

“The jury added that the interviewer’s forensic approach was compelling, her knowledge formidable and her ability to combine persistence with grace quite extraordinary.”

Al Jazeera’s winning interview was conducted on 26 October 2018 where it showed our former Prime Minister losing his cool when he was confronted with questions relating to the notorious “pink diamond” as well as the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal. 

When Mary Ann Jolley brought up the 1MDB scandal, he blamed the journalist for being unfair to him. He even told her that he would walk away from the interview if she chooses to continue with the topic.

To jog your memory, here’s the full interview:

Source: YouTube

It was later learnt that Najib had apologised for his behaviour, mentioning that he was worried about his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and both his sons, Norashman and Riza Aziz, who were frequently questioned by the authorities.

Although the interview went beyond our agreed schedule and beyond the scope which we had agreed on, I was happy to answer, those additional questions,” he said.

Congrats Al Jazeera on winning the “Interview of the Year” award! Tell us what you think of Al Jazeera’s win! 

 

Also read: M’sians Are Calling Out Najib After He Contradicted Source of RM2.6bil in Al Jazeera Interview
Al 2

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 1 9 Collage 1 9
News23 mins ago

Former Inmate Claims Najib Wears Regular Clothes Like He’s at Home, Prison Dept Responds

It’s been nearly 2 years since Najib Razak went to prison but rumours about his “lifestyle” in prison is still...

Collage111 3 Collage111 3
News1 hour ago

FREE Toll for Class 1 Private Vehicles on April 8th & 9th for Hari Raya!

Exciting update for Malaysians! The government has just announced toll exemptions for Class 1 private vehicles on April 8 and...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T094758.488 My Post 1 2024 03 29T094758.488
News3 hours ago

M’sians Want to Boycott Tourism to Thailand Over Approval of Same-Sex Marriage Bill

It appears that Malaysians are becoming accustomed to boycotting, with calls to snub businesses and more should there be something...

Collage 82 Collage 82
News3 hours ago

PMX: No Extra Holiday for Raya Because We Need to Have the Semangat for Work

As of now, the 1st and 2nd day of Raya are expected to fall on April 10 and 11. On...

Feat Image Jellyfish Sabah Feat Image Jellyfish Sabah
News21 hours ago

Water Turns Red at Sabah Beach as Tens of Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore in Strange Phenomenon

A strange phenomenon in Sabah has piqued the interest of Malaysians recently after photos and videos of the occurrence went...

Collage 5 9 Collage 5 9
News22 hours ago

“Stand down, you’ve made your point” – KJ Reminds Politician Who’s Criticising KK Mart Over Allah Socks Issue

“Stand down, Akmal. You’ve made your point, you’ve done well, but it’s time to stand your guys down.” In his...

My Post 1 2024 03 27T182644.900 My Post 1 2024 03 27T182644.900
News2 days ago

Anwar Ibrahim Urges Public to Stop Being Judge, Jury & Executioner Over ‘Allah’ Socks Issue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked all parties not to prolong the issue of the socks with the...

My Post 1 2024 03 27T170635.860 My Post 1 2024 03 27T170635.860
News2 days ago

KKM Takes Action Against Ramadan Bazaar Vendor After Rag Was Found Inside Murtabak

With Ramadan bazaar vendors doing everything they can to put themselves ahead of the stiff competition they’re facing against other...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY