Hazlan Zakaria

Like it or not, Harapan has to wrestle 'racial politics'

Like it or not, Harapan has to wrestle 'racial politics'

COMMENT | It must face reality and address the fears, genuine or otherwise, of the Malays.
'S'wakians wrong, still bound by NSC, federal laws'

'S'wakians wrong, still bound by NSC, federal laws'

Abdul Aziz refutes arguments by Sarawak politicians that the state is immune to the newly passed National Security Council Bill.
Despite eagerness, M'sia may not be ready for TPPA

Despite eagerness, M'sia may not be ready for TPPA

COMMENT |Things will get more complicated once we adopt Western standards.
Of DPMs, Zahid and Rome's Brutus

Of DPMs, Zahid and Rome's Brutus

In Malaysian politics, you can never be sure with the deputy or number two man to the PMs.
DAP to be blamed as well for its anti-Islam image

DAP to be blamed as well for its anti-Islam image

Analysts assess that the party has been ‘actively contributing’ to this perception.
To win Nobels, remove the shackles

To win Nobels, remove the shackles

COMMENT | It must take the first step and liberate writers from their shackles.
M'sia needs a Cromwell or it will end up with Hitler

M'sia needs a Cromwell or it will end up with Hitler

COMMENT | He did help enlighten Britain and pried it out of the Dark Ages.
Fear and hopelessness in Malaysia

Fear and hopelessness in Malaysia

SPECIAL REPORT | ‘Once you are in Malaysia, you can only cry. All your money’s gone; there’s no way home.’
Harapan needs to stop its 'agree to disagree' bunkum

Harapan needs to stop its 'agree to disagree' bunkum

COMMENT |They are creating ticking time-bombs just waiting to blow up.
Why does a construction worker hold a ‘professional visa’?

Why does a construction worker hold a ‘professional visa’?

SPECIAL REPORT | Despite a freeze in intake, Bangladeshi workers arrive through loopholes in the system.
Land lost, debt-ridden, yet more flow from Bangladesh

Land lost, debt-ridden, yet more flow from Bangladesh

SPECIAL REPORT | No one wants to be branded a failed migrant, so everyone pretends to be successful.
Of tragedies and knee-jerk reactions

Of tragedies and knee-jerk reactions

COMMENT | Manifestation of the great at the Malaysian pastime of 'tidak apa'.
Morais clan clash again over 'gov't pressure' to cremate body

Morais clan clash again over 'gov't pressure' to cremate body

An article says brothers were harassed, pestered and bombarded with text messages by a government official.
No Muslims allowed - hotel owner denies refusing guest

No Muslims allowed - hotel owner denies refusing guest

UPDATED 5.36PM | He believes someone abused his Airbnb account to reply to a potential guest.
Maria, Ambiga fume over late night sex calls

Maria, Ambiga fume over late night sex calls

Bersih's Mandeep Singh is also receiving saucy calls, after their numbers were circulated.
'NSC Bill can be used to stop rallies like Bersih 4'

'NSC Bill can be used to stop rallies like Bersih 4'

There is no definition in the Bill for ‘harm’ or ‘national security’, notes lawyer Syahredzan Johan.
Bestinet denies link with Bangladeshi workers system firm

Bestinet denies link with Bangladeshi workers system firm

But if needed, it can assist Synerflux, the firm picked to manage recruitment of 1.5m workers.
How to deal with censorship? ‘Resist it’

How to deal with censorship? ‘Resist it’

Indonesian intellectual Goenawan Mohamad says we must fight restrictions so arts can thrive.
Zahid causes stir in Dhaka by putting off workers’ MoU

Zahid causes stir in Dhaka by putting off workers’ MoU

EXCLUSIVE | He insists that a ‘selected Malaysian company’s proposal’ be included in the agreement.
Rahman Dahlan, what kind of urban life is this?

Rahman Dahlan, what kind of urban life is this?

Consumer advocate condemns minister for 'wake early to avoid toll' advice.
MB worries RSGC-public park plan will enrich 'cronies'

MB worries RSGC-public park plan will enrich 'cronies'

The federal government is reviewing a proposal to turn the golf club into a public park.
BN-PAS cooperation a new challenge for Pakatan Harapan

BN-PAS cooperation a new challenge for Pakatan Harapan

UPDATED 1.28PM | PARLIAMENT | Umno supreme council member says this will make things tougher for the Opposition.
'We accept GST? Najib needs to read properly'

'We accept GST? Najib needs to read properly'

Wan Azizah raps PM for claiming that Pakatan Harapan accepts GST.
PAS sec-gen: Hadi all for no-confidence vote against PM

PAS sec-gen: Hadi all for no-confidence vote against PM

He dismisses any contradiction between him and the party president, says Hadi agrees 'in principle'.