Jahabar Sadiq

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

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Sunday, 03 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

In Semenyih, smugness and cunning change sides

Umno and PAS tie-up shows how potent the Malay vote is and what the future trend is.

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In Semenyih, smugness and cunning change sides

Friday, 25 Jan 2019 09:00 PM

Cameron Highlands too far to feel May 9 tsunami ripples

Barisan Nasional will likely keep the parliamentary seat at the polls tomorrow.

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Cameron Highlands too far to feel May 9 tsunami ripples

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 01:00 PM

Manufacturing outrage out of nothing at all

It's easy to make a mountain out of something even more minute than a molehill, to incite hate and provoke trouble.

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Manufacturing outrage out of nothing at all

Tuesday, 01 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

For Malaysia, old whine in a new bottle

Those who voted for change on May 9 have the best opportunity to keep new govt accountable, and they must.

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For Malaysia, old whine in a new bottle

Monday, 17 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Political reality is integrity, not just more support

Pakatan Harapan should stop obsessing with getting greater numbers and concentrate on doing what it can with the support it has now.

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Political reality is integrity, not just more support


Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 07:07 AM

A rally for political survival 

It is uncertain what else it has achieved, but the supporters' use of the Guy Fawkes mask must have had the man rolling over in his grave.

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A rally for political survival 

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Anti-ICERD rally is Umno's opportunity for relevance

It is the only way for the former ruling party to gain mroe support right now.

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Anti-ICERD rally is Umno's opportunity for relevance

Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018 01:00 PM

Politicians stealing race to be village champs

Abdul Hadi Awang and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi ever ready to thwart nation’s attempt at cohesion and unity.

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Politicians stealing race to be village champs

Sunday, 11 Nov 2018 12:00 PM

Fixing the Malay dilemma

Dr Mahathir has cause to be concerned over his cabinet, the members of which need to understand that their job is to fix problems, not scheme to stay in power.

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Fixing the Malay dilemma

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 01:48 PM

In taxi tiff, a snapshot of an entitled past

Malaysian cabbies are like the old BN government – out of touch and out of time.

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In taxi tiff, a snapshot of an entitled past

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

Nothing sacred in this new Malaysia

Royals who used to cosy up to the BN administration better wake up to the new realities post-GE14.

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Nothing sacred in this new Malaysia

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 05:00 PM

Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

If Education Minister Maszlee Malik insists on keeping his post at IIUM, then Pakatan is not much different from Barisan.

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Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018 04:56 PM

Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

His attention is surely more needed to ensure Malaysia has the best teachers and education system rather than on duties as IIUM president.

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Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 04:12 PM

Justice and the rule of law

Is it justice to cane women for gay sex, or is it to let a minister charged with corruption go free without benefit of a full trial?

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Justice and the rule of law

Friday, 31 Aug 2018 03:05 PM

In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone

While Malaysians may seem happier today, there is discontent among minorities who have been marginalised and shunned.

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In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone