
Azzman Mantoya
A journalist with free time, random thoughts and questionable ideas.

Against the Giants: Razman’s independent bid for Gombak and Hulu Kelang
In Malaysian politics, going up against a candidate from one major political party is already a considerable challenge. But what happens when an individual decides to take on not one, but two political giants on his own?

If You Want to Govern, Be Prepared to Be Criticised
When Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that some of his staff had been affected to the point of feeling depressed by criticism on social media, one question immediately came to mind: What exactly did they...

OPINION | Loke’s Resignation: Is DAP Playing Two Chessboards at Once?
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s announcement that he is offering to step down as a Cabinet minister could be seen as part of a broader strategy by the party to “play on two chessboards at once”.

Najib’s Conditional Pardon: A Political Dilemma for PH?
The conditional pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim is likely to put Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a politically complicated position.



