The Star - The People's Paper??

Was once my favorite daily, still remember have a dose of it every morning before school and work. However, this year alone, it has a dissappointing one for me!! Its news have become more and more pro - BN. Having said so, I find its reporting and news layout are completely rubbish. Why is that? Certain "major news" that affect our society and political scenario have been played down as to avoid the ruling government officials to "lose face". The Star has indeed been a sell out and became the government's propaganda machine!! I have been avoiding reading that peace of junk since early this year, and I encouraged my friends to do the same, especially, we now have alternatives on the web: Malaysiakini etc.