As the say goes, The Star take it to a whole new level with the launch of The Star’s citizen blog (http://blog.thestar.com.my).
While one’s is free to blog on any subject, however be mindful that no one is above the law.
While we encourage you to blog on any topic, be mindful that there are laws governing the publication of content – regardless of whether the content is in print or online.
Your submissions will be vetted for approval before it appears online. Be honest, be accurate and be respectful, so that you can be proud of your blog.
It’s a little feat yet significant milestone for Malaysia blogosphere.
Let’s work for the betterment, not demolish it.
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Wow… a major Malaysian traditional publication embracing the power of the blogosphere.
Yet another reason why The Star wins my respect when it comes to marrying technology and publication when most of the traditional dailies have yet to "get it".
What for the open it up for the public ? They should reserve it for their own staff to say whatever they want.. Just like the Google’s blog.
I am sure it will be abused anyway.
[SK] It’ll be moderated by the staff before being published.
[...] "The BBC should proactively engage with bloggers. This is a new issue for us. Some departments look at blogs, though haphazardly. But it pays dividends. The BBC is a huge impersonal organisation. It needs to come out from under its rock." Currently in Malaysia, The Star hosts a blog and named it Citizen’s Blog. [...]