Exactly one month

It has been exactly one month since I last updated this blog.

Many thanks to those who came to check this website every now and then, and my sincere apologies for leaving you disappointed each time round.

The general elections has taken up most of my time (including personal and leisure time) in catching up on news, walkabouts and press conferences by various parties and candidates, and of course watching the rallies.

During the election, the media has been slammed in quite a number of blogs and websites for being biased in their reports. Some even blatantly labelled journalists as the most shameful profession as compared to loansharks, prostitutes and pimps. I am not the least offended. I know there is still a long way to go before the media here paints the ideal picture of a liberal and open society.

And you would be surprised to find out what most journalists on the ground feel.

For those involved who question the seemingly biased reports and who cannot be fully convinced by the reasons offered, how can they expect others to understand?

This is the first time I covered the election, the first time I went to watch rallies, and the first time I interviewed politicians, up close and personal.

It was quite an insightful experience, although not all of it was pleasant.

I feel tired of asking colleagues questions when I am given answers like, "You just do not understand", or simply giving a smirk and dismissing my questions.

Older folks tell me that I am still young, and I do not understand politics. I certainly don't.

And I sure hope I do soon.