Zan Azlee

Was voting for Harapan the one stop solution for all problems?

Was voting for Harapan the one stop solution for all problems?

COMMENT | Malaysians need to realise that voting for the coalition is just a step towards change and not a total change by itself.

4 things we have been liberated from this Merdeka

4 things we have been liberated from this Merdeka

COMMENT | The Number One Big Fish, the Big Honcho, the Mack Daddy is now facing charges in court.

Unfortunately, pandering journalism still alive in New M’sia

Unfortunately, pandering journalism still alive in New M’sia

COMMENT | They are still apple-polishing the powers that be, whether BN in the past, or Harapan.

A soda tax? What a sweet idea

A soda tax? What a sweet idea

COMMENT | Soft drinks that cut their sugar content level can perhaps be exempted from the tax.

Is Najib representing rakyat or trying to absolve himself?

Is Najib representing rakyat or trying to absolve himself?

COMMENT | Najib’s maiden speech in Parliament wasn’t particularly impressive.

Will our handling of Islamic affairs really be reformed?

Will our handling of Islamic affairs really be reformed?

COMMENT | The residual trauma of decades under such archaic rule has made me a little sceptical.

Has Harapan pushed idealism out the backdoor?

Has Harapan pushed idealism out the backdoor?

COMMENT | 'We need to constantly make noise and remind Harapan of their promises.'

What has happened to the Harapan women?

What has happened to the Harapan women?

COMMENT | I had hoped they would take a stronger stance on issues like gov't representation and child marriages. 

Najib and Rosmah – the battle of public perception

Najib and Rosmah – the battle of public perception

COMMENT | Najib and Rosmah are innocent until proven guilty but…

We are just as barbaric as Trump

We are just as barbaric as Trump

COMMENT | In M’sia, it involves not just illegal immigrants but much worse - refugees.

Can Malaysians handle freedom of speech?

Can Malaysians handle freedom of speech?

COMMENT | M'sians must get used to making up their own minds on different opinions and statements. 

The opposition needs to buck up

The opposition needs to buck up

COMMENT | We need a strong opposition to go against a strong government.

Harapan, fulfil your promise to increase female policymakers

Harapan, fulfil your promise to increase female policymakers

COMMENT | It’s time for Harapan to fulfil its promise that 30 pct of policymakers will be women.

It's hard to be gracious towards BN

It's hard to be gracious towards BN

COMMENT | Forgive us - it has been too long, and we have been through too much.

My top 10 songs to listen to on polling day

My top 10 songs to listen to on polling day

COMMENT | Every polling day, I compile a song playlist for my drive to the polling centre.

Does Fahmi Fadzil represent my voice?

Does Fahmi Fadzil represent my voice?

COMMENT | The former theatre practitioner-turned-politician is a candidate I am excited about.

Wednesday polling day? That’s fine

Wednesday polling day? That’s fine

COMMENT | Even if it hadn't been declared a public holiday, nothing would stop M'sians voting.

Why is a veteran journalist supporting the fake news bill?

Why is a veteran journalist supporting the fake news bill?

COMMENT | It’s shocking to see ex-Bernama chief Abdul Rahman supporting the Bill.

The only way to fight EC redelineation is to vote

The only way to fight EC redelineation is to vote

COMMENT | 'There needs to be an extremely high voter turnout to offset this unfairness.'

Don’t disregard Dr M just because of his age

Don’t disregard Dr M just because of his age

COMMENT | 'Be more open-minded and accepting of change and of something different.'

We need to create a democracy that allows dissent

We need to create a democracy that allows dissent

COMMENT | We must hold the gov't of the day accountable through checks and balances.

When civil society leaders become politicians

When civil society leaders become politicians

Some critics say these leaders should stand above politics, but I beg to differ.

M'sians must persevere through the 1MDB fatigue

M'sians must persevere through the 1MDB fatigue

'Justice needs to be served no matter how long it takes.'

The iffy existence of freedom of speech

The iffy existence of freedom of speech

Obvious satire and even political speeches should be left alone if true freedom of speech exists in Malaysia.