He rose to national prominence during the heyday of the Reformasi ("Reform") movement, which blossomed following the sacking of the then Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in 1998. His internet-based commentaries and reporting were at the forefront in chronicling the political turmoil amid a time when the internet was in its infancy in Malaysia.
During the Reformasi ("Reform") movement's high point, following Anwar Ibrahim's dismissal as Deputy Prime Minister in 1998, he gained national recognition. His online analyses and reporting were vital in covering political unrest in Malaysia when the internet was still in its infancy.