The Harun Diaries

Telephone conversation with Dr Syed Husin Ali.

Conversation with En Atan Bahri about Dato Harun Idris

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This conversation was conducted in January of 2022. Dato Nelson gives his perspective on his intimate knowledge of Tun Razak and Dato Harun Idris.

Mega conversation with the one and only Datuk Vaithi. Conversation was recorded on 02/07/22

We spoke to this amazing man on the 8th of May 2022 at his house. Learn about how Malaysian Cycling was resuscitated and a little about his relationship with Dato Harun Idris.

This is a phone conversation I had with Mr Kengatharan who used to be with the Malayan Technical Services Union. I spoke to him on the 4th of November 2022. Feel free to check out pictures of on our social media accounts

Special episode today! An interview with the man himself- author of the Harun Diaries from 1983. Talking about the relationship of peninsular Malaysia and Sabah & Sarawak. On Anwar Ibrahim and political Islam

Conversation with Malaysian golf champion (top ranked golfer from 1976-1997) about Dato Harun Idris. Talks about what was Dato Harun like as a person, some insights into his own career. Interview was on 28/05/22 over the phone

This conversation was done over Zoom the 1st of December 2021. Covering the views of Lim Kit Siang on the role of Harun Idris and the May 13th riots. We also discuss the views of Selangor opposition leader- the late Tan Sri Dr Tan Chee Khoon

This is an impromptu chat with Dr Mahathir at a meeting with him in London on the 10th of October 2022. Heavy emphasis on his relationship with Tunku Abdul Rahman and reflections on May13th, Tun Razak and also some contributions from Tun Daim Zainuddin

Interview done in October 2020 on Zoom. Tun Dr Mahathir gives his point of view on Harun Idris, his thoughts on the corruption cases and the dynamics between Tun Razak and Tun Hussein Onn.

Tun Musa Hitam shares some interesting anecdotes about UMNO Youth, Tun Dr Ismail, Tun Hussein Onn and compares Dato Harun and Dr Mahathir

Interview done on the 22/08/2021. Former Deputy PM Tun Musa Hitam shares his early interactions with Harun Idris and walks us through what he thinks of Harun’s involvement in the May 13th riots.

This is a chat I had with DS Gopal Sri Ram. A very kind and funny man. He was on the defence team for the Harun Idris HSBC case and had some valuable insights to share from a personal as well as legal perspective

It was great to read the article : Memories of Harun Idris, godfather of Malaysian Football. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2023/01/17/memories-of-harun-idris-godfather-of-malaysian-football/ . Thank you to Mr Frankie for writing it, as well as his article on Lim Fong Kee https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2023/01/16/funky-goalie-with-the-wrong-name-played-w...

This interview was done on the 27th of December 2022 in the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Rais Yatim shares his memories and perspectives on Dato Harun Idris, his former mentor.

Dato Soh Chin Aun was one of the many jewels in the crown of Malaysia and Selangor’s golden generation of footballers. He was able to share some stories and reflections about Dato Harun Idris. How he was given a job in PKNS and moved up the ranks. He speaks about why he thinks Dato Harun was ‘the best manager’ in the history of Malaysian football and what his qualities were.

This recording was done on Friday the 23rd of December 2022 at his office on Jalan Langgak Golf in Kuala Lumpur. He gave some opinions on his contemporary and former colleague in UMNO as well as Semangat 46- Dato Harun Idris. We also discussed past and present politics of Kelantan and he elaborated on some of his work in Petronas and the PDA of 1974 . For more information you can follow @theharund...