Hazlan Zakaria

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

UPDATED 11.53PM | The Malacca PKR leader and Bersatu leaders were promoting a ceramah by Dr M.

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.

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

He is summoned to Bukit Aman over his speech in Dewan Rakyat, his aide says.

As I en-Vision 2050, the year of TN50

As I en-Vision 2050, the year of TN50

SATIRE | A look at what the country might be like when Transformasi Nasional 50 hits home.

Source: Electrical sparks led to hospital fire, too

Source: Electrical sparks led to hospital fire, too

The second incident in the operation theatre is due to a short circuit.

EPU is for economic planning, not to pan BN's enemies

EPU is for economic planning, not to pan BN's enemies

COMMENT | It’s not part of EPU's scope to monitor and target companies supporting Bersih.

If the gov't stops its excesses, Bersih will stop, too

If the gov't stops its excesses, Bersih will stop, too

COMMENT | Bersih's only reason for being is to fight misuse of institutions.

'Anti-Bersih witch hunt breaches rules on role of lawyers'

'Anti-Bersih witch hunt breaches rules on role of lawyers'

Lawyers for Liberty cites UN principles and the cab-rank rule in protest against the gov’t move.

Ex-Italian PM warns on dangers of nationalism

Ex-Italian PM warns on dangers of nationalism

It can lead to negative outcomes that will cause problems for years, says Enrico Letta.

Was it a budget speech, or a three-ring circus ringmaster's pitch?

Was it a budget speech, or a three-ring circus ringmaster's pitch?

COMMENT | Poking fun at the good doctor, referring to memes and the 'anak dara' is perhaps too much.

'Sarawak natives have to fork out at least RM1,500 to get IC'

'Sarawak natives have to fork out at least RM1,500 to get IC'

This includes cost of long distance travel and DNA tests, says Mujan Jok.

'Shafie tries to cover bases in Warisan line-up, but X-factor missing'

'Shafie tries to cover bases in Warisan line-up, but X-factor missing'

Analyst says the new Sabah party is an obvious play for Kadazandusun votes.

Cartoonist Zunar faces travel ban

Cartoonist Zunar faces travel ban

UPDATED 3.31PM | Another prominent activist faces travel ban, not given a proper reason why.

DOJ extends Red Granite's deadline, Hollywood guilds contest suit

DOJ extends Red Granite's deadline, Hollywood guilds contest suit

Those involved in Wolf of Wall Street file to claim their pay for work done on the film.

All eyes on royal meet to choose new Agong

All eyes on royal meet to choose new Agong

There might be political implications, with the Citizens' Declaration thrown in the mix.

Something more than legend

Something more than legend

COMMENT | Maybe all we need is the right tick upon the ballot.

Bersih to proceed with suit after Jamal flushes down legal letter

Bersih to proceed with suit after Jamal flushes down legal letter

Umno leader Jamal has claimed Bersih is infiltrated by Islamic terrorist group IS.

PAS now seems to be only for itself, no longer for all

PAS now seems to be only for itself, no longer for all

COMMENT | Now it seems to be heading towards a far more insular and exclusionary stance.

We love villains openly evil, not PMs who pretend otherwise

We love villains openly evil, not PMs who pretend otherwise

COMMENT | The easier it is to draw the battle lines, dig in, put your foot down and fight.

With Bersatu PM, we’re back to square one

With Bersatu PM, we’re back to square one

COMMENT | People we didn’t elect will decide things about our lives. So what else is new?