Mustafa K. Anuar

Mustafa is a senior journalist with The Malaysian Insight.


Friday, 09 Mar 2018 12:59 PM

Sanusi Junid full of ‘outlandish’ ideas

As cabinet member, late Umno leader suggested farmers plant padi on rooftops and contest to pluck grey hair.

Sanusi Junid full of ‘outlandish’ ideas

Saturday, 03 Mar 2018 06:30 PM

Neglecting Penang’s fishermen may lead to food security risk

Their already dire situation is also being compounded by land reclamation projects.

Neglecting Penang’s fishermen may lead to food security risk

Friday, 02 Mar 2018 12:48 PM

The making of a promised land

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Sunday, 25 Feb 2018 04:25 PM

Malay mechanics determined to succeed without NEP

They rely on technical skills, grit and entrepreneurial spirit to survive, despite increasing competition and no government assistance.

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Monday, 12 Feb 2018 09:30 AM

Curbing ‘fake news’ can’t be one-way street

Assigning a monopoly of truth to an institution isn’t the right antidote, and is an antithesis to freedom of expression.

Curbing ‘fake news’ can’t be one-way street


Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018 12:30 PM

Of nasi lemak and student activism

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Monday, 29 Jan 2018 09:30 AM

The government’s version of ‘freedom of speech’

Saturday, 20 Jan 2018 08:40 AM

Certain politicians still need to be schooled about democracy

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Monday, 15 Jan 2018 08:26 PM

When laying claim to patriotism becomes downright divisive 

The spurious claim that only the Malays fought against the Japanese and British invaders must be roundly condemned.

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When laying claim to patriotism becomes downright divisive 

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

Rohingya in transit long for a life of dignity

Xenophobia, low-paying jobs and lack of access to education among the trials faced by refugees in Malaysia.

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Rohingya in transit long for a life of dignity

Monday, 08 Jan 2018 06:21 PM

Malaysian women politicians should not be mere 'seat warmers'

The term, alluded to Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, is not only unkind to her, but trivialises all women.

Malaysian women politicians should not be mere 'seat warmers'

Monday, 01 Jan 2018 11:02 AM

Has Isa Samad lost his final chance at redemption?

Scandal and controversy survivor, Felda’s former chairman may find his luck has run out after an especially rocky year.

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Has Isa Samad lost his final chance at redemption?

Thursday, 28 Dec 2017 09:00 AM

Double-edged sword that is NEP

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Tuesday, 26 Dec 2017 02:00 PM

Winners of the New Economic Policy

A number of successful Malays share what they gained academically from affirmative action.

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Winners of the New Economic Policy

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 09:07 AM

When Sheila Majid sings 'out of tune'

Artistes’ work isn’t only to entertain audiences, but also to address issues of the day in creative ways.

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When Sheila Majid sings 'out of tune'