Astro Apologises For Reporter Who Grilled National Diver After Belly Flop Incident
After a video of an Astro reporter shaming national diver Ahmad Amsyar Azman went viral on Facebook, many Malaysians posted negative comments asking the local satellite pay TV broadcaster to take action against the reporter.
In the 2.15 minute viral video, Amsyar was repeatedly grilled by the Astro reporter as recounted in our earlier report which you can read more here
Astro has since come forward to offer their apologies over any actions of their reporters and presenters that may have caused a negative reaction in a media statement posted to their Astro Arena Facebook page which you can read here.
"Astro Arena would like to emphasize that we always give full support to our athletes and national contingent who are competing for Malaysia in the international Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"We apologise that if during reporting and presenting, our journalists and commentators make mistakes or act in a manner that trigger negative feedback from the public.
We will continue to strive to give our best, staying true to our principles to contribute towards the development of local sports and celebrate its achievements.
"We appreciate your continuous support for Astro Arena ‘Nadi sukan Negara’. "
In the statement they also reiterated their continued support to all athletes in the Malaysian contingen who have brought honour and glory to our nation at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Their apology which was uploaded to their Facebook page yesterday received hundreds of comments from readers offering suggestion and feedback on how their reporters should conduct themselves.
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