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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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.
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
The Harun Diaries
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.