Journalists should write based on facts, not emotions. They have to be fair and treat teams equally, not write like a fan of a rival team. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some in Malaysia. [1/7]

I read a Berita Harian article today that irresponsibly insinuates that Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) get preferential treatment by referees in regards to penalties.

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I cannot understand how such an article was written and published. I cannot help but think that there is an agenda behind writing such a story, which basically creates something out of nothing.

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Does the writer not understand football to be unable to differentiate between right and wrong decisions by match officials?

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I admitted that one of the penalties against Terengganu was perhaps a soft one, but those that understand football regulations will concur that there is little doubt in the other penalties given to JDT.

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How is it 'dihadiahkan' (gifted) a penalty when a team is fouled against? The word 'bantuan' (help) was also carelessly used in the article. It is obvious that the article was written with an agenda to incite readers against JDT.

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Please practice fair reporting instead of being irresponsible and biased.

HRH Major General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Crown Prince of Johor

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