Hazlan Zakaria

LETTER | After Prasarana's sound and fury, the chairperson has to go

LETTER | After Prasarana's sound and fury, the chairperson has to go

And quite honestly, some heads in Prasarana should also roll for agreeing to go along.

Hypocritical to brand Dr M’s free speech bid 'hypocritical'

Hypocritical to brand Dr M’s free speech bid 'hypocritical'

'Tis not the presence of journos that tarnishes House's dignity

'Tis not the presence of journos that tarnishes House's dignity

COMMENT | It's the discordant signages of 'wartawan tidak dibenarkan', and the restrictive regulations used to bind them.

The politics of rule in the land of the ‘boleh’

The politics of rule in the land of the ‘boleh’

COMMENT | Politics ended up being the reality show by which we elect our very own tyrants.

How the rooster explains politics in the land of the ‘ayam’

How the rooster explains politics in the land of the ‘ayam’

SATIRE | The real answer perhaps lies in the fact that we are all mostly ‘ayams’.

Falun Gong protest by KL hawkers highlights China-sovereignty worry

Falun Gong protest by KL hawkers highlights China-sovereignty worry

DPM, elections are legitimate channel to topple leaders

DPM, elections are legitimate channel to topple leaders

COMMENT | What is the big deal? It is not a conspiracy, it is called democracy.

So what if Faiz Subri can't speak?

So what if Faiz Subri can't speak?

COMMENT | We should all be celebrating the shining moments of his award, not fretting over small stuff.

Seven things to avoid if you are a corrupt public official

Seven things to avoid if you are a corrupt public official

SATIRE | It may be time for those who have crossed the line to watch their step.

Why PM Najib is such a great leader

Why PM Najib is such a great leader

COMMENT | Even Mahathir can't make online articles disappear and planes untraceable.

When an IPO or investment can be seen as money-laundering

When an IPO or investment can be seen as money-laundering

A third type of money-laundering involves the use of circuitous routes to divert public funds into unscrupulous hands...

Rogue One - how rogue rhymes with hope

Rogue One - how rogue rhymes with hope

COMMENT | Maybe what we need are rogues that will carry on the fight regardless.

My problem with PKR being called Keadilan

My problem with PKR being called Keadilan

COMMENT | Politicians and political parties should be fighting for justice for the rakyat.

Umno time loop, Firdaus 2050 and PWTC-la-la-land

Umno time loop, Firdaus 2050 and PWTC-la-la-land

COMMENT | It'll make perfect theme park for Umno supporters, a place to come and refresh their Umno-ness, live in the 'Firdaus'.

Zahid's speech to Umno wings, sign of 'yes-men' times to come

Zahid's speech to Umno wings, sign of 'yes-men' times to come

COMMENT | A showcase perhaps of the rewards one can reap if one were in agreement with those up above.

How Maria's Sosma detention saved Bersih 5

How Maria's Sosma detention saved Bersih 5

COMMENT | Gov't making her a martyr, turning it into a rallying point for Bersih's cause.

Malaysiakini - seventeen years we stood

Malaysiakini - seventeen years we stood

POEM | Seventeen years anon, press freedom’s waning beacon, holding the torch aloft.

DAP's Ronnie Liu buys mattress, pillow for Maria

DAP's Ronnie Liu buys mattress, pillow for Maria

'They are all in Bersih colours, in yellow,' he says.

Let's make our democracy great again

Let's make our democracy great again

COMMENT | As those who fight for us fall to iron fists, more should step up.

Swiss authorities to work with other countries after M'sia rejects MLA request

Swiss authorities to work with other countries after M'sia rejects MLA request

Switzerland’s OAG confirms Malaysia refused its two requests for Mutual Legal Assistance.

The fault, dear friends, lies in democracy

The fault, dear friends, lies in democracy

COMMENT | As the Trump campaign proved, it’s all about popularity and who can better sway emotions.

'Public' officials shouldn't be too thin-skinned

'Public' officials shouldn't be too thin-skinned

COMMENT | A public servant serves the people, and therefore should expect brickbats from them.

Strengthening democratic institutions not the threat to democracy

Strengthening democratic institutions not the threat to democracy

COMMENT | The real threat is the act of preventing our institutions from being strengthened.

Anger about China visit not about who paid or gets invited

Anger about China visit not about who paid or gets invited

COMMENT | It's about rakyat's frustration with price hike of cooking oil and fuel, while PM Najib and family make trips.