Noor Azam Shairi

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 12 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

Why only pick on my former ministry, asks Shafie

Warisan and opposition leader claims that Umno fears it might lose Sabah at next elections.

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Saturday, 16 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

A Doctor in your WhatsApp

Dr Mahathir Mohamad clips making the rounds on social media.

A Doctor in your WhatsApp

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

PAS grassroots leaders get okay to hold talks with PKR, Bersatu

Islamist party adopts pragmatic stance ahead of GE14.

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PAS grassroots leaders get okay to hold talks with PKR, Bersatu

Saturday, 09 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

Bersatu making an impact, but too reliant on Dr Mahathir, say analysts

Two other leaders, Muhyiddin and Mukhriz, can’t match Dr Mahathir’s charisma.

Bersatu making an impact, but too reliant on Dr Mahathir, say analysts

Friday, 08 Sep 2017 07:40 AM

Muhyiddin's last hurrah

Ex-deputy prime minister explains why he U-turned on retirement plan and why he’s amazed by state of inertia among Malaysian voters.

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Muhyiddin's last hurrah


Friday, 08 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

The rot is so deep, getting rid of Najib not enough, says Muhyiddin

Bersatu chief identifies endemic corruption and toxic politics as reasons for Barisan Nasional’s decline.

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Sunday, 27 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Former SPAD chairman ‘dumbfounded’ at being succeeded by Isa

Govt that chose the former Felda Global Ventures chairman must be prepared to answer questions surrounding him, says Syed Hamid.

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Former SPAD chairman ‘dumbfounded’ at being succeeded by Isa

Sunday, 27 Aug 2017 10:57 AM

Don’t be cocky, Syed Hamid warns Umno ahead of GE14

All bets are off in the general election to come, which could prove to be one of the most unpredictable polls ever.

Don’t be cocky, Syed Hamid warns Umno ahead of GE14

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 07:45 PM

Pakatan will eat its own words on mega-projects if in power, says Syed Hamid

Easy for Dr Mahathir Mohamad to criticise now but should the opposition win GE14, ex-prime minister will probably continue the rail projects.

Pakatan will eat its own words on mega-projects if in power, says Syed Hamid

Monday, 14 Aug 2017 07:41 AM

Dr Mahathir undaunted, the roadshows must go on

Nonagenarian to hit the road again on Friday, this time for Penang, says aide.

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Dr Mahathir undaunted, the roadshows must go on

Friday, 04 Aug 2017 11:30 AM

Who made it worse for Malays, me or Najib, asks Dr Mahathir

Under a leader like Prime Minister Najib Razak, Malays are in a worse state and Umno is damaged beyond repair, says the Pakatan chairman.

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Who made it worse for Malays, me or Najib, asks Dr Mahathir

Friday, 04 Aug 2017 11:27 AM

Former PM, bane of the courts, promises judiciary reform upon Pakatan victory

Dr Mahathir pledges to restore the independence of the judiciary and institute system reforms for better check and balance on the three branches of government.

Former PM, bane of the courts, promises judiciary reform upon Pakatan victory

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 07:17 AM

Dr Mahathir blames then-BNM governor and assistant for forex losses

Tan Sri Jaafar Hussein admitted he made a mistake and he and his assistant left the bank after that, says the former PM.

Dr Mahathir blames then-BNM governor and assistant for forex losses

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 06:52 AM

People thank me, I don't pay them to do it, says Dr Mahathir

People who hate me will continue to hate me, but the majority do not, the former prime minister responds to smear campaign.

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People thank me, I don't pay them to do it, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 03:29 PM

Submarine purchase never discussed in Cabinet, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says he would have opposed it as vessels are expensive, not meant to operate in Straits of Malacca.

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Submarine purchase never discussed in Cabinet, says Dr Mahathir