Nabihah Hamid

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

Idyllic Lenggong shows why Pakatan unable to beat BN on rural turf

The opposition’s attempts to penetrate the ruling coalition’s strongholds are blocked by a wall of scepticism fortified by contentment and dislike of change.

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Idyllic Lenggong shows why Pakatan unable to beat BN on rural turf

Wednesday, 14 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

Malay fears will dash Pakatan’s bid to capture Perak

Many kampung folk remain grateful to BN for taking care of their welfare and are reluctant to vote the opposition at GE14.

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Malay fears will dash Pakatan’s bid to capture Perak

Tuesday, 13 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

Wrest Perak? Get ready to lose more seats, BN tells Pakatan

Opposition hobbled by lack of unity and strong leader in targeted state.

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Wrest Perak? Get ready to lose more seats, BN tells Pakatan

Monday, 12 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

Fight for Perak hinges on handful of swing votes

Both BN and Pakatan Harapan will have to grab seats in the Malay belt if either coalition wants to form the next state government.

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Fight for Perak hinges on handful of swing votes

Friday, 09 Mar 2018 03:37 PM

Beruas PKR threatens to vote BN if not given Pengkalan Baharu state seat

We have worked hard for three years and can win the seat, says branch chief.

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Beruas PKR threatens to vote BN if not given Pengkalan Baharu state seat


Thursday, 08 Mar 2018 04:08 PM

Do more than promise quotas for women, say activists

There is a need for a woman’s voice that does not have any political agenda, does not side anyone or has personal interests.

Do more than promise quotas for women, say activists

Saturday, 03 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

‘Kampung boy’ image doesn’t hurt Umno’s younger leaders

Tenom leader says party must champion rural issues to retain BN’s ‘fixed deposit’ in Sabah.

‘Kampung boy’ image doesn’t hurt Umno’s younger leaders

Saturday, 24 Feb 2018 01:29 PM

Selfies, warm wishes meet Dr Mahathir during Bangsar breakfast

Diners pleasantly surprised when former prime minister and his wife turn up for tosai.

Selfies, warm wishes meet Dr Mahathir during Bangsar breakfast

Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 01:00 PM

Why not ban plastic bags in Selangor? green groups ask

Reusable containers and paper bags the way to go, as 20 sen charge on plastic is not effective, say eco activists.

Why not ban plastic bags in Selangor? green groups ask

Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018 06:21 PM

Stop logging, make money elsewhere, Kelantan told

This is following protests against logging by the Orang Asli in Gua Musang, Kelantan.

Stop logging, make money elsewhere, Kelantan told

Monday, 19 Feb 2018 07:43 PM

Selangor folk won't fall for BN's plastic bag promise, says exco

Elizabeth Wong says ruling coalition underestimates people’s intelligence; Hannah Yeoh says federal govt doesn’t understand policy’s purpose.

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Sunday, 18 Feb 2018 06:00 PM

Amanah not formed to divide Muslims, but to replace PAS, says party No. 2

Salahuddin Ayub says Islamist party’s president tacitly working with Umno, regrets not being part of Pakatan Harapan.

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Sunday, 18 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

Few attracted to 10 sen savings at KR1M stores

The six items currently offered as part of KR1M 2.0 initiative are not all uniformly cheaper than mini-marts and hypermarkets and unlikely to change shopping habits.

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Few attracted to 10 sen savings at KR1M stores

Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

Selling nasi lemak to send kids to varsity

Seniors selling the Malaysian breakfast staple say high cost of living makes it impossible to give up their stalls.

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Selling nasi lemak to send kids to varsity

Monday, 29 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

For grads, selling nasi lemak is lesser of 2 evils

Inconsiderate bosses, low pay and long hours make many jobs not worthwhile.

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For grads, selling nasi lemak is lesser of 2 evils