The Harun Diaries podcast

The Harun Diaries

Ashaari Imran Azman Shah

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.

25 Episodes

Conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali
7/7/2024
35:52
Telephone conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali.
What made Harun so popular with the Malays in Selangor? Convo with En Atan Bahri
6/4/2024
1:10:10
Conversation with En Atan Bahri about Dato Harun Idris
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1st part- some thoughts about May 13.2nd part convo with TS Rais Yatim part 2
5/11/2024
51:52
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
Conversation with Nazamuddin Yusof and Bahwandi Hiralal
4/30/2024
27:12
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
Discussion with Keshminder Singh
12/2/2023
31:05
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
Conversation with Dato Yap Pian Hon- the servant of Serdang
9/17/2023
45:12
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.
Dato Harun Idris’s summary on UMNO and Malay politics (1983)
6/3/2023
10:20
This is an excerpt from a longer 1.5 hour interview with Dato Harun Idris in 1983 by the late Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad
In conversation with Tan Sri VC George
5/28/2023
35:28
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
Conversation with Dato Nelson who served in the foreign ministry
5/19/2023
1:03:01
This conversation was conducted in January of 2022. Dato Nelson gives his perspective on his intimate knowledge of Tun Razak and Dato Harun Idris.
Conversation with community stalwart Datuk Vaithilingam Ampalar
5/13/2023
2:26:08
Mega conversation with the one and only Datuk Vaithi. Conversation was recorded on 02/07/22

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