The Harun Diaries

Ashaari Imran Azman Shah
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This is a look back into Malaysian history through the eyes of Datuk Harun Idris, a character steeped in controversy and much mythology. Whilst serving out a jail sentence from 1978-1981 he kept a daily journal which has inspired the harun diaries project. Opening up a chance to speak to those who could describe the historical context as well as the man himself.

  1. Conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali

    07/07/2024

    Conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali

    Telephone conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali.

    36 min

  2. 06/04/2024

    What made Harun so popular with the Malays in Selangor? Convo with En Atan Bahri

    Conversation with En Atan Bahri about Dato Harun Idris

    1h 10m

  3. 05/11/2024

    1st part- some thoughts about May 13.2nd part convo with TS Rais Yatim part 2

    I discuss some of my research so far whilst writing my chapter on the May 13 riots. TS Rais Yatim elaborates on the friction between Harun and Tun Razak

    52 min

  4. 04/30/2024

    Conversation with Nazamuddin Yusof and Bahwandi Hiralal

    First part of the podcast with former Malaysia golfer Nazamuddin Yusof. https://mysportsflame.com/sportsflame/archives/521 Second part with former Malaysia footballer and retired policeman Bahwandi Hiralal

    27 min
  5. Discussion with Keshminder Singh

    12/02/2023

    Discussion with Keshminder Singh

    In loving memory of Keshminder Singh, former councillor- Subang Jaya. Also the son of Keram Singh Veriah- the legendary lawyer and social activist. You can read about him here- https://m.malaysiakini.com/columns/607059

    31 min
  6. Conversation with Dato Yap Pian Hon- the servant of Serdang

    09/17/2023

    Conversation with Dato Yap Pian Hon- the servant of Serdang

    Telephone conversation on the 7th of April 2023 (ignore date mentioned during the intro). We speak to the veteran Dun and MP of Serdang Dato Yap Pian Hon. So friendly and to be honest, quite cute as well 😆. Photo credit https://youtu.be/jp0va1xWW2U?si=jLdcDyhs7-dObq7S.

    45 min
  7. Dato Harun Idris’s summary on UMNO and Malay politics (1983)

    06/03/2023

    Dato Harun Idris’s summary on UMNO and Malay politics (1983)

    This is an excerpt from a longer 1.5 hour interview with Dato Harun Idris in 1983 by the late Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad

    10 min
  8. In conversation with Tan Sri VC George

    05/28/2023

    In conversation with Tan Sri VC George

    Interview with the one and only TS VC George. Well respected advocate and later on high court judge sharing some of his memories of his contemporary Dato Harun Idris

    35 min
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This is a look back into Malaysian history through the eyes of Datuk Harun Idris, a character steeped in controversy and much mythology. Whilst serving out a jail sentence from 1978-1981 he kept a daily journal which has inspired the harun diaries project. Opening up a chance to speak to those who could describe the historical context as well as the man himself.

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  • Creator
    Ashaari Imran Azman Shah
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashaari Imran Azman Shah
  • Show Website
    The Harun Diaries