Sharon Tan

Sharon is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow her on Twitter.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 09 Oct 2017 02:25 PM

4 million Malaysians face mental issues, says Zahid

Work stress, relationships, lack of parenting knowledge, divorce and domestic violence chief causes.

4 million Malaysians face mental issues, says Zahid

Monday, 09 Oct 2017 12:25 PM

RM30 million tahfiz school allocation 'for upgrading purposes only'

DPM says he will ensure funds are not used for anything else.

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 05:16 PM

A wife's image reflects on her husband, says Dr Siti Hasmah

The wife of Dr Mahathir Mohamad says what a wife does directly affects the husband’s image.

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A wife's image reflects on her husband, says Dr Siti Hasmah

Friday, 06 Oct 2017 02:56 PM

Anti-vaxxers, home births and child marriage worry Siti Hasmah

These trends are undoing years of work in public health.

Anti-vaxxers, home births and child marriage worry Siti Hasmah

Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 05:18 PM

Pakatan in Putrajaya will restructure, not retrench the civil service

The problem is not too many civil servants, but too many civil servants deployed to serve the politicians, says Pandan MP.

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Pakatan in Putrajaya will restructure, not retrench the civil service


Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 07:00 PM

Higher education officials to meet Omani counterparts over ban on Malaysian universities

Meeting on Monday will shed light on the matter, says minister.

Higher education officials to meet Omani counterparts over ban on Malaysian universities

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 05:51 PM

20 public varsities enjoy 100Gbps on MYREN-X network

PM says high speed of enhanced Research and Education Network to ensure institutions on a par with those in developed nations.

20 public varsities enjoy 100Gbps on MYREN-X network

Monday, 02 Oct 2017 05:46 PM

Malaysia to maintain double-digit export growth this year

Trade numbers expected to remain robust despite anticipated slowdown at year-end.

Malaysia to maintain double-digit export growth this year

Sunday, 01 Oct 2017 07:30 PM

Weaving a lifeline for Mah Meri women

Making and selling handicrafts is sometimes the only source of income for impoverished Orang Asli families.

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Weaving a lifeline for Mah Meri women

Friday, 29 Sep 2017 11:52 PM

BN's list of candidates submitted for MACC vetting but not opposition's, says Najib

Partial list of election candidates handed over, with more names to come upon confirmation of candidates, says BN chairman.

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BN's list of candidates submitted for MACC vetting but not opposition's, says Najib

Thursday, 28 Sep 2017 12:30 PM

ECRL a boon for fishermen, farmers, says Najib

It could even cut middlemen out of the equation, PM says at celebration.

ECRL a boon for fishermen, farmers, says Najib

Wednesday, 27 Sep 2017 07:45 AM

Malaysia moves up 2 spots in global competitiveness report

Country ranked No. 23 out of 157 but public sector participation still lacking to push up number.

Malaysia moves up 2 spots in global competitiveness report

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

No toll hike if I get PLUS highways, says Maju Holdings’ Abu Sahid

Businessman is offering RM4 billion cash, to take over RM30 billion in contingent liabilities and to waive RM1 billion owed by the government.

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No toll hike if I get PLUS highways, says Maju Holdings’ Abu Sahid

Monday, 25 Sep 2017 04:31 PM

Johor sultan green lights Johor Baru-Singapore RTS Link

Ruler will be given periodic updates on project’s progress, says Rahman Dahlan.

Johor sultan green lights Johor Baru-Singapore RTS Link

Saturday, 16 Sep 2017 01:39 AM

EPF earnings up 36% in year’s second quarter

Global investments to remain among the retirement fund’s significant revenue drivers as ringgit shows signs of better stability, says CEO.

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