Sharon Tan

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 28 Aug 2017 03:12 PM

Kit Siang wants cabinet to cancel Najib's 'shameful' US visit

How can PM visit White House when he has been called a kleptocrat linked to 1MDB scandal, asks DAP veteran.

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Popular Zambry is Pakatan's no. 1 problem in Perak

Barisan Nasional’s slim majority is cold comfort to Pakatan Harapan, who is in dire need of a strong Malay candidate to challenge the hardworking menteri besar.

Popular Zambry is Pakatan's no. 1 problem in Perak

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Deny us land rights and we'll ditch BN, say Perak Orang Asli

Almost 20,000 who joined Sabah-based Upko to aid in ruling pact’s campaign, but their votes aren’t guaranteed.

Deny us land rights and we'll ditch BN, say Perak Orang Asli

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

China investments put Malaysia at risk, warn MP, economist

High dependence on Chinese funds makes Malaysia vulnerable to being indebted to economically dominant China, says Nurul Izzah,

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China investments put Malaysia at risk, warn MP, economist

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 01:20 AM

Pakatan will scrap multi-billion-ringgit rail projects, says Dr Mahathir

Some projects will cost nation 50 years to repay while others are deemed ‘unnecessary’.

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Pakatan will scrap multi-billion-ringgit rail projects, says Dr Mahathir


Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 07:30 PM

White House visit just a PR coup for Najib, say analysts

Prime minister’s image might be improved with meeting Donald Trump but US president won’t help make 1MDB issue go away.

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White House visit just a PR coup for Najib, say analysts

Sunday, 20 Aug 2017 12:34 PM

PAS no kingmaker in GE14, says Husam

Amanah veep says Islamist party will only act as a ‘suicide bomber’ in 3-cornered fights.

Sunday, 20 Aug 2017 11:18 AM

Forget unprincipled parties, Amanah tells allies

Perak party chief’s comments in apparent reference to some in PKR seeking pact with PAS.

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Forget unprincipled parties, Amanah tells allies

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 03:39 PM

Zahid pledges lifelong loyalty to Najib

Even though Larut is a ‘fixed deposit’ for BN, members must not be complacent, says DPM.

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Zahid pledges lifelong loyalty to Najib

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017 06:00 PM

Parents with school-going kids feel the pinch, survey finds

Parents report spending 10% extra on their children’s clothing and school expenses.

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Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017 02:04 PM

60% of those polled disagree with PM's handling of economy

Only 41% are supportive of BN’s economic direction, Invoke survey finds.

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 08:59 PM

Hadi should not condone violence, say civil society leaders

PAS president’s logic questioned after he justified violence at Nothing to Hide 2.0 forum on Sunday.

Hadi should not condone violence, say civil society leaders

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 07:33 PM

Haul up other big names in Felda, says anti-graft group

MACC move to arrest former Felda chairman lauded.

Haul up other big names in Felda, says anti-graft group

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 07:29 AM

Veteran politicians dismayed but not surprised by forum violence

What is shocking is that the violence was aimed at a 92-year-old man, says a former assemblyman.

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Veteran politicians dismayed but not surprised by forum violence

Thursday, 10 Aug 2017 06:59 PM

Govt-linked firms well run but too much power in PM

Author on Malaysian economy and politics says too much political and economic power concentrated in Prime Minister’s Office.

Govt-linked firms well run but too much power in PM