Jahabar Sadiq
Jahabar Sadiq runs The Malaysian Insight and has been a journalist since 1988. Follow him on Twitter.
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The two pandemics of Covid-19 and stupidity
It's hard to tell which is more widespread and damaging to health.
The stench on Bukit Nanas
Government decision on venerable Kuala Lumpur school reeks of bovine excrement.
Uneasy calm, treacherous waters remain for Muhyiddin
Analysts say the peace will not last as the prime minister’s position remains precarious.
Desperate times call for desperate measures?
To declare an emergency now is to affirm the government is fighting for its life and determined to avoid polls.
Malaysia reaches 2020, no further action required
Feudal overlords in cabinet with no mandate to rule need not justify themselves to poor underclass.
Avoiding the jumbo in the MH cockpit
Time for Khazanah to hire better managers to turn around flag carrier, not flog off problem to Firefly.
In 2020 Malaysia, Umno makes or breaks PMs
Both Muhyiddin Yassin, Anwar Ibrahim should know BN lynchpin party just wants to get back in power.
Reality of reopening the economy after the MCO
Authorities need to hammer out the details together or more businesses will close, resulting in more unemployment.
Starting life anew amid Covid-19
Relaxed movement guidelines offer chance for Malaysians to start rebuilding lives, despite ongoing virus risk.
When's a good time to lift the MCO?
Quest to flatten curve shows gains, but also inflicts pain in other sectors, with more losing jobs or earning less pay.
Common sense required, not army patrols
What is required is simple – straight talk that the Covid-19 virus does not discriminate and kills.
Where’s the FAQs about Malaysia’s movement controls?
Unprecedented lockdown poorly thought out as govt takes on Covid-19 outbreak.
Taking charge as Covid-19 cases rise
Don't wait for the authorities to act, but take matters into your own hands – which should also be washed regularly and often.
Voices
Is the Education Ministry rising to the challenge of virtual learning?
Chan Yit Fei