Jahabar Sadiq

Jahabar Sadiq runs The Malaysian Insight and has been a journalist since 1988. Follow him on Twitter.

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Monday, 11 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Daim predicts more seats for PAS in GE15

Former finance minister says PAS today craves power after tasting it.

Daim predicts more seats for PAS in GE15

Sunday, 10 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Daim says govt-linked entities never meant to compete with private sector

Ex-finance minister says state-run companies were originally designed to grow the country’s economy. 

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Daim says govt-linked entities never meant to compete with private sector

Sunday, 10 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Many missteps along the way, says Daim

Former finance minister laments current state of affairs in Malaysia.

Many missteps along the way, says Daim

Saturday, 06 Nov 2021 08:35 PM

Wanted – scrotal gumption in Malacca

Shenanigans and performance amid Covid epidemic shows Malaysia needs a better set of politicians.

Wanted – scrotal gumption in Malacca

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 10:54 PM

An offer dead on arrival

Muhyiddin Yassin’s seven-point offer on national TV shameless and shameful.

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An offer dead on arrival


Friday, 06 Aug 2021 09:30 PM

Is the Bandaraya Move a circle jerk?

Malaysians need action, not politicians posing as pop group members on stage auditioning for leadership.

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Is the Bandaraya Move a circle jerk?

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 11:00 AM

Why all these senseless Covid-19 thresholds and rules?

If the virus doesn’t kill us, then illogical standards and orders will push us over the edge.

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Why all these senseless Covid-19 thresholds and rules?

Sunday, 23 May 2021 12:30 PM

Nonsensical SOPs tiring, a year on

State of emergency declaration proves to be self-fulfilling.

Nonsensical SOPs tiring, a year on

Sunday, 09 May 2021 01:29 PM

The two pandemics of Covid-19 and stupidity

It's hard to tell which is more widespread and damaging to health.

The two pandemics of Covid-19 and stupidity

Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 11:00 AM

The stench on Bukit Nanas

Government decision on venerable Kuala Lumpur school reeks of bovine excrement.

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The stench on Bukit Nanas

Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 01:00 PM

Of government, people and national duty

A man who speaks well may not mean well.

Of government, people and national duty

Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020 11:08 AM

Uneasy calm, treacherous waters remain for Muhyiddin

Analysts say the peace will not last as the prime minister’s position remains precarious.

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Uneasy calm, treacherous waters remain for Muhyiddin

Saturday, 24 Oct 2020 11:00 AM

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.

Desperate times call for desperate measures?

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 04:00 PM

Malaysia reaches 2020, no further action required

Feudal overlords in cabinet with no mandate to rule need not justify themselves to poor underclass.

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Malaysia reaches 2020, no further action required

Friday, 16 Oct 2020 01:30 PM

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.

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Avoiding the jumbo in the MH cockpit