Sharon Tan

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017 10:59 AM

Stretching the ringgit: how families of 2-4 people do it

Housing, car loans and groceries take up most of the budget.

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Stretching the ringgit: how families of 2-4 people do it

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 03:44 PM

'Team PH' if RoS rejects Pakatan logo, says Amanah Selangor

The party’s state chief says Pakatan will instead go into the 14th general election as Team PH if its logos are rejected.

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'Team PH' if RoS rejects Pakatan logo, says Amanah Selangor

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 03:04 PM

Religious leaders not concerned about graft, says Mat Sabu

He says the DAP has done more to fight corruption compared to religious leaders who support Umno/BN.

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Religious leaders not concerned about graft, says Mat Sabu

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 11:41 AM

Mat Sabu insists it’s BN vs PH in next polls

Other parties are just spoilers, says Amanah chief.

Mat Sabu insists it’s BN vs PH in next polls

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 11:32 AM

Amanah Selangor wants Mat Sabu to contest in state

Amanah Selangor chief Izham Hashim says state party members are very serious about the proposal.

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Amanah Selangor wants Mat Sabu to contest in state


Friday, 08 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

What women voters want

The economy, cost of living, education and racism are their top concerns.

What women voters want

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 06:00 PM

Philippines commissioner held over Bersih do

Chit Gascon says he was initially denied entry for allegedly participating in an ‘illegal assembly’.

Philippines commissioner held over Bersih do

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 04:53 PM

Letting refugees speak up does not mean criticising Myanmar

Paul Low says Rohingya refugees in the country want the space to express themselves.

Letting refugees speak up does not mean criticising Myanmar

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 03:30 PM

Travel allowances for voters are not bribery

To show corruption, the enticement to vote must be proven. If it cannot be proven, it cannot amount to bribery.

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Travel allowances for voters are not bribery

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 01:50 PM

Political funding law by GE15, says Low

Opposition remains to public funding as taxpayers object to certain causes and ideologies.

Political funding law by GE15, says Low

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

The economics of ikan kembung

The Indian mackerel might soon join the price-control list, which indicates the true state of the economy despite good underlying numbers.

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The economics of ikan kembung

Friday, 01 Sep 2017 04:34 PM

Family of Singaporean man opted for discharge to seek treatment at home, says Health DG

Family chose to move hit-and-run victim while fully aware of risk in delaying treatment.

Family of Singaporean man opted for discharge to seek treatment at home, says Health DG

Friday, 01 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

Pakatan can grab back Perak with Bersatu and Amanah, says ex-MB

Nizar Jamaluddin shares the opposition’s plan for silver state and how ‘dirty’ the politics is between state BN and Putrajaya.

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Pakatan can grab back Perak with Bersatu and Amanah, says ex-MB

Thursday, 31 Aug 2017 07:00 PM

Liow in 'Citizens' inflames, then inspires

Chinese Malaysians say what they think of MCA president in dual role of minister and citizen.

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Liow in 'Citizens' inflames, then inspires

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2017 02:00 PM

Tun Razak would be 'heartbroken' by current state of nation

Perak sultan says political parties play up religious, racial issues when late statesman stressed unity.

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Tun Razak would be 'heartbroken' by current state of nation