Ariff, Syed Umar (2014) DAP to gain if Khalid leaves: OPPORTUNITY: Religious scandals might give DAP a reason to boot Khalid, say experts. (13 July 2014). in New Straits Times, p. p. 10.

Ariff, Syed Umar and Lai, Adrian (2015) Expect the unexpected in politics. (29 July 2015). in New Straits Times, p. p. 8.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2014) HEAT ON Khalid: 'Pas can't save Khalid's job'. Contentious: Party's support insufficient to neutralise efforts by PKR to oust him, say analysts. (13 July 2014). in New Straits Times, p. 1,10.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) Heeding the call of the grassroots: FOR THE PEOPLE: In a democracy, leaders ignore the sentiments on the ground at their own peril. (6 February 2013). in New Straits Times, p. pp. 14-17.

Ariff, Syed Umar and Lai, Adrian (2015) Hudud still a stumbling block. (27 July 2015). in New Straits Times, p. p. 6.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) Johor Pakatan may unravel over Gelang Patah seat: DAP-PKR RIVALRY: All eyes on DAP dinner on Monday for hint on who will contest seat. (15 March 2013). in New Straits Times, p. p. 24.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2015) Najib's grip on party's reins unshakeable. (7 September 2015). in New Straits Times, p. p. 10.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2016) PM to meet Kedah UMNO leaders. (22 January 2016). in New Straits Times, p. pp. 1-2.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) Pakatan Rakyat turns defensive over its blunders beleaguered: Backlash in trying to politicise every issue. (12 March 2013). in New Straits Times, p. p. 23.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) Pakatan forced to amend manifesto: Boo-Boos: Opposition criticised for 'leaving out' many promises. (9 March 2013). in New Straits Times, p. p. 22.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2016) RoS gets new party's application. (10 August 2016). in New Straits Times, p. p. 6.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) Woeful journey into the polls. (23 April 2013). in New Straits Times, p. pp. 14-17.

Ariff, Syed Umar (2013) An eventful year for Umno survivability: General assembly set to further unite the party's rank and file. (28 November 2013). in New Straits Times, p. p. 8.