Mustafa K. Anuar

Mustafa is a senior journalist with The Malaysian Insight.


Saturday, 29 Jun 2019 07:30 PM

The toxicity of society’s Pasir Gudangs

Lessons from the past can, and should, prevent recurrences of environmental calamities befalling ordinary people.

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The toxicity of society’s Pasir Gudangs

Friday, 28 Jun 2019 10:00 AM

Integrity key to eradicate bribery at borders

Enforcement officers at country's exit, entry points in many ways double up as 'ambassadors'.

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Integrity key to eradicate bribery at borders

Monday, 24 Jun 2019 06:08 PM

Islam crafted to woo Malays to Umno-PAS alliance

New alliance takes direction likely to upset concerned Malaysians averse to divisive, toxic politics.

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Islam crafted to woo Malays to Umno-PAS alliance

Saturday, 22 Jun 2019 12:51 PM

Why is clean water still a pipe dream in Kelantan?

Morally unacceptable that at this stage of country's development, there are still areas lacking such facilities.

Why is clean water still a pipe dream in Kelantan?

Wednesday, 12 Jun 2019 10:00 AM

Is protecting Zakir worth it, ask academics

Malaysia practising double standard, demanding Jho Low’s extradition while ignoring a democratic nation’s request to send back ‘hate preacher’.

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Is protecting Zakir worth it, ask academics


Monday, 10 Jun 2019 08:22 PM

When Orang Asli become ‘endangered species’

It says plenty on how so-called modern people treat the indigenous people.

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When Orang Asli become ‘endangered species’

Monday, 03 Jun 2019 05:08 PM

It’s their future, so let the young have a say

Children must have a voice – and not one that is muffled – in order to dream of a better world.

It’s their future, so let the young have a say

Saturday, 01 Jun 2019 03:06 PM

UTM and student protesters need to hear each other out

The old practise of thinking of students as people to be told not heard, should have no place in a new Malaysia.

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UTM and student protesters need to hear each other out

Saturday, 25 May 2019 04:00 PM

Disbanding tribunal, trivialising public interest

Malaysians need to know to what extent the electoral process was distorted by the alleged misconduct of previous EC commissioners.

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Disbanding tribunal, trivialising public interest

Thursday, 23 May 2019 08:00 PM

Segamat council’s denial of spying a relief

Sticking to official job scope the way to go, and indirectly promotes positive image of Islam.

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Segamat council’s denial of spying a relief

Monday, 20 May 2019 07:00 PM

Malaysians break fast to build bridges

An interfaith breaking of fast event is a welcome occasion at a time of overwhelming racial and religious politics.

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Malaysians break fast to build bridges

Friday, 17 May 2019 07:00 AM

What ails Malaysian social media users   

Teen’s suicide in Sarawak recently a reminder that for the depressed, off-line human interaction more important.

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What ails Malaysian social media users   

Sunday, 12 May 2019 06:00 PM

Politicians still play race card post-May 13, say academics

The deadly riots 50 years ago may not be used explicitly in political discourse, but the right-wing still uses the racial divide to stoke fear.

Politicians still play race card post-May 13, say academics

Friday, 03 May 2019 09:19 PM

In search of bullies in Muslim-majority Malaysia

Branding non-Muslims and non-Malays 'bullies' is a convenient strategy to divert attention from issues and scandals.

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In search of bullies in Muslim-majority Malaysia

Friday, 03 May 2019 07:00 AM

Some reforms but more expected of Pakatan

Academics, activists assess government’s performance in week leading up to pact’s first year in power.

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Some reforms but more expected of Pakatan