
Ahmad Mustakim
A journalist and writer who won the 2018 Kajai Award.

OPINION | An uncanny reincarnation of '1 Malaysia' spirit
As Malaysia is still dealing with a hot-button, ultra-sensitive racial issue of illegal temples, a mixed couple's 'act of love' in a strange spot got all the spotlight it deserved, proving that for all the talk of...

OPINION | Muafakat Nasional comeback possible as cracks appear in PH, PN
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh echoes what many Malays have long aspired to see: the return of Muafakat Nasional (MN). MN was a partnership between Umno and Pas. Though short-lived, it proved to be deeply feared by...

OPINION | Najib not a reason strong enough for Umno to leave the government
Disgraced former PM Najib Razak is still a political force to be reckoned with—even when he is behind bars. The reactions toward the latest court ruling, which dismissed his house arrest bid, have created much noise,...

Opinion: Putrajaya's daily briefing is a sign of JKOM and Fahmi's incompetence
In what can be described as an attempt to emulate White House press briefings, Putrajaya has up the ante on communication department with their own daily briefings, scheduled twice a day. The briefs w

Syed Saddiq's Muar allocation is around the corner, courtesy of glitterous Baju Melayu campaign
Vocal Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman may receive his much-sought allocation, confirmed Deputy PM Fadillah Yusof who is tasked to negotiate with opposition MPs on the matter.Syed Saddiq has been

Did the 3 DJs mean to insult Thaipusam? Lawyer reveals 'plot twist' to Era controversy
A lawyer has come forth explaining the controversy surrounding three Era FM DJs was a ‘misunderstanding’, as chronology reveals that they never intended to insult Thaipusam rituals. Mahmud Jumaat, of