Was the ABC aware of Australian High Commission Malaysia's stage managing Penny Wong's rockstar reception in Sabah? Viewers, taxpayers are entitled to an accounting

 by Ganesh Sahathevan 

The ABC outdid itself in its reporting of Foreign Minister Penny Wong's official visit to Malaysia.

The ABC gave the impression that Wong was being welcomed by natives who came out to greet a hero.

One of the locals, the Opposition MP  Ginger Phoong posted his welcome on his Instagram account, and thanked the Australian High Commission for arranging the "hero's welcome".

The ABC owes viewers and taxpayers, an explanation,