Paying a hefty price for his principles


Said Zahari sticks to his beliefs and principles till the end.

The late Said Zahari had no regrets for what he did and never wavered from the belief that journalistic independence is paramount for any democracy.

IT WAS a wild goose chase for me on the evening of Tuesday the 12th. When I heard the news of Said Zahari’s (pic) demise, it was already around five.

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