After Tenaganita's memorandum was published, however, a similar report appearing in the Sun newspaper by a group of investigative journalists was awarded the Malaysian Press Institute Award that was presented by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Thus, a similar set of facts has led to a year in prison for Irene Fernandez and an award for journalists by the prime minister.

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