Noor Azam Shairi

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 06 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Mak yong in PAS-led Terengganu lives in shadow of ban

Islamist party imposed ban when it came to power in neighbouring Kelantan in 1992 and there are fears it will repeat the move in east coast state.

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Mak yong in PAS-led Terengganu lives in shadow of ban

Thursday, 01 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Terengganu fishermen cry out for more aid

They say current RM200 allowance not enough to tide them over during monsoon season.

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Terengganu fishermen cry out for more aid

Friday, 26 Oct 2018 08:01 PM

Giving up not an option, says Umno president

Zahid says he must stay to fulfil the mandate given to him to lead the party into a new era, at the start of his national tour of Umno branches, in Terengganu.

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Giving up not an option, says Umno president

Friday, 26 Oct 2018 12:25 PM

Amid calls to go on leave, Zahid begins roadshow

Umno president fighting 45 charges of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering

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Amid calls to go on leave, Zahid begins roadshow

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 06:49 AM

Malaysia need not follow Indonesia reforms, says journalist 

Two countries are different with different histories, says Goenawan Mohamad.

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Malaysia need not follow Indonesia reforms, says journalist 


Saturday, 06 Oct 2018 08:13 PM

Cops watched The Last Communist before ban upheld, say organisers 

Documentary, which has been shown at 20 international film festivals, received a 12-year ban in 2006. 

Cops watched The Last Communist before ban upheld, say organisers 

Saturday, 06 Oct 2018 12:10 PM

12 years on, The Last Communist still banned

Cooler Lumpur Festival organisers had sought to have documentary screened at this year's edition of event.

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12 years on, The Last Communist still banned

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Utusan goes tabloid to cut costs

Sources say the Umno-controlled newspaper will publish in tabloid format beginning this Sunday.

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Thursday, 06 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Putrajaya mulls capping share ownership in media firms

Critics suggest that it is better to get rid of monopolies and use of state instrument to invest in the media.

Putrajaya mulls capping share ownership in media firms

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Utusan braces for shake-up on editorial floor

Umno-owned media group to announce new faces this week after two senior editors relinquished their positions. 

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Saturday, 16 Jun 2018 12:42 PM

What does Ku Li want, and will he get it?

Will he agree to duel it out for Umno presidency or will he decline the job, thus calling the curtains down on his career?

What does Ku Li want, and will he get it?

Thursday, 29 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

BN mulls GST review, more tax relief for manifesto

Despite raising RM45 billion in three years, consumption tax remains deeply unpopular and is blamed for rising cost of living.

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BN mulls GST review, more tax relief for manifesto

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2018 04:00 PM

Cambridge Analytica scandal explained

UK-based firm’s work for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, Malaysia’s 2013 elections under global scrutiny.

Cambridge Analytica scandal explained

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 12:30 PM

I joined Bersatu to strengthen agenda for change, says Wan Saiful

Current political culture is based too much on personalities, says analyst.

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I joined Bersatu to strengthen agenda for change, says Wan Saiful

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 12:30 PM

Wan Saiful thanks PAS for allowing him to foster liberal ideals

Classic liberalism not in conflict with Islamist party, but PAS has regressed under Hadi, says political analyst.