SM Amin

SM Amin is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 11 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Bersatu fears Umno defectors’ move to control party

Original members might lose out if corruption, money politics filter down to splinter party.

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Bersatu fears Umno defectors’ move to control party

Sunday, 06 Jan 2019 09:00 PM

Court to hear Sivarraajh’s application against EC on Monday

If approved, this will allow a judicial review against the EC's decision to declare him ineligible to contest in Cameron Highlands.

Court to hear Sivarraajh’s application against EC on Monday

Saturday, 05 Jan 2019 06:00 PM

Apathetic members worse threat than defectors, say Umno grassroots leaders

They say some members have lost interest in politics after the party's defeat in GE14.

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Apathetic members worse threat than defectors, say Umno grassroots leaders

Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Demand for contracts not for personal gain, say Bersatu grassroots

Leaders accusing Pakatan Harapan component of failing to fund party programmes and activities.

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Demand for contracts not for personal gain, say Bersatu grassroots

Monday, 31 Dec 2018 06:57 PM

Mustafar Ali bids farewell to Immigration staff

He takes on new post as National Financial Crime Centre chief executive tomorrow.

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Mustafar Ali bids farewell to Immigration staff


Monday, 31 Dec 2018 11:35 AM

No such thing as close one eye, says outgoing Immigration head

Department continues to tackle illegal foreign workers despite staff shortage.

No such thing as close one eye, says outgoing Immigration head

Monday, 31 Dec 2018 11:00 AM

Fight to turn Immigration into corrupt-free agency

Director-general cites shortage of personnel, assets and logistics as reason for ‘notorious’ reputation.

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Fight to turn Immigration into corrupt-free agency

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 08:20 PM

Putrajaya to meet petrol dealers tomorrow over shortage fears

This follows reports of stations shuttering due to implementation of new pricing system next month.

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Putrajaya to meet petrol dealers tomorrow over shortage fears

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 08:06 PM

Armada slams Bersatu V-P for business opportunities demand

If division chiefs want contracts, go through proper channels, says information chief.

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Armada slams Bersatu V-P for business opportunities demand

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 07:37 PM

Unlawful business deals will not go ignored by Bersatu, says Dr Mahathir

Chairman assures MACC will deal with those seeking contracts, business opportunities from the party’s top leaders.

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Unlawful business deals will not go ignored by Bersatu, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 05:43 PM

Don’t punish Umno members, Syed Saddiq tells delegates

Youth chief reminds Bersatu members that they are fellow Malaysians, Muslims, too.

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Don’t punish Umno members, Syed Saddiq tells delegates

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 05:33 PM

Bersatu veep urges leadership to widen govt powers over opposition states

Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman’s demand met by resounding cheers from AGM delegates.

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Bersatu veep urges leadership to widen govt powers over opposition states

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Immigration chief to head new anti-graft agency

Former top anti-corruption official Mustafar Ali to lead efforts to combat financial crime, say sources. 

Immigration chief to head new anti-graft agency

Saturday, 29 Dec 2018 08:52 PM

Najib Razak, Pak Lah appointed to Umno advisory committee

The committee is chaired by party veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.

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Najib Razak, Pak Lah appointed to Umno advisory committee

Thursday, 27 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Umno still owns PWTC, says management

Putrade Property Management clears up confusion over ownership of party's crown jewel.

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Umno still owns PWTC, says management