Amir Al Fateh on Muck Rack

Amir Al Fateh

(He/Him)
Covers:  Politics & Government
Doesn't Cover: Entertainment

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I don’t remember

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Once

How is social media changing news?

Citizen journalism

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Carrie Bradshaw

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I-EAST: Independence, Ethical, Accountability, Sharing, Truth

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

None

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Tag me on X

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Microsoft Word

What's your favorite social network?

Philisopher

Who do you wish followed you?

Prime Minister

Why did you become a journalist?

Amplifying unheard voices

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Editorial

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Parliament, Election, Public Opinion

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Read, write, repeat

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Tun Dr Mahathir became a Prime Minister. Again

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

None

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Highland

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Political history and ideologies

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

I never bias towards one side. In reality, my job is to report the facts, analyze trends, and provide context without letting personal opinions interfere.

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