Noor Azam Shairi

Azam is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Education as unifying force Dr Mahathir’s big headache

Vision schools hijacked by politics, govt caving in to too many demands at expense of educating children, says PM.

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Education as unifying force Dr Mahathir’s big headache

Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

More focus on STEM subjects and less time for religious studies, says Dr Mahathir

The acting education minister says the increased focus on religion is causing pupils to lose interest.

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More focus on STEM subjects and less time for religious studies, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir wants to use 5G tech for English lessons

The acting education minister says programmed teaching can help improve the quality of education offered in schools.

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Dr Mahathir wants to use 5G tech for English lessons

Monday, 20 Jan 2020 10:40 AM

Pakatan one-term govt unless it changes, warns Dr Mahathir 

String of by-election losses saps confidence, PM blames in-fighting.

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Pakatan one-term govt unless it changes, warns Dr Mahathir 

Saturday, 21 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Public more empowered with proposed election reforms, says panel chief

Other recommended changes include streamlining the three election laws into a single legislation.

Public more empowered with proposed election reforms, says panel chief


Saturday, 21 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Election reform panel proposes two-day ‘cooling off period’ before polls

This will give voters time to think over their ballot decision, says chairman.

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Election reform panel proposes two-day ‘cooling off period’ before polls

Friday, 20 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Electoral reforms on even if Pakatan doesn’t benefit from them, says ex-EC chair

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s willingness to reform system, electoral laws a ‘gift’ to Malaysians.

Electoral reforms on even if Pakatan doesn’t benefit from them, says ex-EC chair

Friday, 20 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

No more by-elections in federal seats under proposed election reforms

Under proportional representation system, vacant seat automatically goes to incumbent party.

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No more by-elections in federal seats under proposed election reforms

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

Utusan shuts down, lets go of 800 workers

Staff's last day is today, with their services to effectively end October 31, according to internal memo.

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Utusan shuts down, lets go of 800 workers

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

UEC task force wants Najib’s input

Chairman says ex-PM held education portfolio when govt decided to let private sector play bigger role in education system.

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UEC task force wants Najib’s input

Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

UEC task force seeks more time to finalise report

Members want to meet MPs on October 16, aim to have report for Education Ministry ready by month-end.

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UEC task force seeks more time to finalise report

Thursday, 09 May 2019 04:55 PM

PM sets shared prosperity as foundation for next decade

He says this is to end income inequality among Malaysians.

PM sets shared prosperity as foundation for next decade

Saturday, 30 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

PAS leaders knew Rameli was settling Hadi’s suit, says source

PAS source says they had also agreed to pay back the KTMB chairman.

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PAS leaders knew Rameli was settling Hadi’s suit, says source

Sunday, 03 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

PAS-Umno pact seals Pakatan’s first loss since GE14

Malay voters back opposition over government’s failure to fulfil manifesto promises, say analysts.

PAS-Umno pact seals Pakatan’s first loss since GE14

Sunday, 23 Dec 2018 02:30 PM

End is nigh for last copper, batik craftsmen in Terengganu

Artisans are a dying breed as apprentices are few and the state government is careless and indifferent.

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End is nigh for last copper, batik craftsmen in Terengganu