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.
He gained prominence during the Reformasi ("Reform") movement's peak, which followed Anwar Ibrahim's dismissal as Deputy Prime Minister in 1998. His online commentary and reporting played a significant role in documenting political turmoil in Malaysia at an early stage of internet development.