Noor Azam Shairi

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 28 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

In Malay heartland seat, former judge to make a case for Umno's ouster

Bersatu man has to battle stigma attached to opposition supporters in Malacca’s Masjid Tanah, but politics is in his blood.

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In Malay heartland seat, former judge to make a case for Umno's ouster

Thursday, 22 Feb 2018 02:00 PM

Prominent analyst Wan Saiful expected to join Bersatu

Founder of IDEAS think tank earlier announced  a move he must ‘make now or regret forever’.

Prominent analyst Wan Saiful expected to join Bersatu

Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018 07:30 PM

Rafizi conviction ‘frightening’ for whistleblowers, say opposition politicians and activists

They say the 30 months sentence is excessive and will likely deter other potential whistleblowers.

Rafizi conviction ‘frightening’ for whistleblowers, say opposition politicians and activists

Friday, 02 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

‘I Love PM’ campaign at GE14? Not when brand Najib so damaged

BN won’t replicate presidential-style campaign from previous polls given its chairman’s low approval ratings.

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‘I Love PM’ campaign at GE14? Not when brand Najib so damaged

Friday, 29 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Pakatan must name PM before GE14

There is no plan B, says Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, and voters deserve to know who will take over from Najib Razak.

Pakatan must name PM before GE14


Friday, 29 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

PAS talks must not come at Pakatan’s expense

Pakatan Harapan respects Islamist party’s decision to end ties with opposition pact, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

PAS talks must not come at Pakatan’s expense

Friday, 22 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Jamal Yunos not among Umno’s 3 names for Selangor MB post

Consultants recommend Mat Nadzari Ahmad Dahlan, Shahrom Mohd Sharif and Budiman Mohd Zohdi as potential candidates at next elections.

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Jamal Yunos not among Umno’s 3 names for Selangor MB post

Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017 11:00 AM

GE14 result in Kuala Selangor hangs on one state seat

Crucial for opposition to win Jeram with its 82% Malay voters if it wants to recapture seat.

GE14 result in Kuala Selangor hangs on one state seat

Monday, 11 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir returns Selangor royal awards

Sultan has expressed anger at Pakatan Harapan chairman’s insult towards Bugis.

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Dr Mahathir returns Selangor royal awards

Saturday, 28 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

A 30-year-old love letter to Chandra Muzaffar

Letter from daughter gave Operasi Lalang detainee hope during his darkest hours.

A 30-year-old love letter to Chandra Muzaffar

Saturday, 21 Oct 2017 06:51 AM

It’s do or die for Darell Leiking in GE14

Warisan deputy president relives his days of being the underdog as MACC moves in on his boss, Shafie Apdal and other party leaders.

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It’s do or die for Darell Leiking in GE14

Friday, 20 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

Despite arrest, Warisan confident Shafie will repeat Kedah feat

Supporters and leaders now more determined to fight for justice and Sabah rights following party president’s arrest.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

All for autonomy but Sabah folk don’t trust politicians to deliver it

Fed-up voters now think of ‘boycotting’ the next elections in protest against failure to deliver on MA63 promise.

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All for autonomy but Sabah folk don’t trust politicians to deliver it

Friday, 13 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

Check Zamihan’s rehab courses, says Islamic researcher

Preacher works in jails to rehabilitate militants while his own thinking is also suspect.

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Check Zamihan’s rehab courses, says Islamic researcher

Thursday, 12 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

Warisan wins over Sabah, one ethnic group at a time

State’s newest opposition party champions the rights of all Sabahans and ready to take over next government, say leaders.

Warisan wins over Sabah, one ethnic group at a time