smh journalism standards continue to plummet.., page-39

But the relevant issue here is blind adherence to unscientific assertion versus carefully researched scientific analysis leading to informed conclusions and subsequent regulatory approval.
The Malaysian authorities have passed the test so far - despite our (and my) doubts, and our Minister has cravenly joined with his Agriculture ministerial colleage to once again over-rule recommendations and pander to knee-jerk uninformed public opinion.
That is bad government and unfortunately too typical of decision-making at present.