Mustafa K. Anuar

Mustafa is a senior journalist with The Malaysian Insight.


Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Dangerous icing on the cake

When it comes to not offending racial, religious sensitivities in Malaysia, superficial appearances matter.  

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Dangerous icing on the cake

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Cabinet reshuffle raises racial concerns

Chosen must be answerable to all Malaysians, regardless of ethnicity, religion.

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Cabinet reshuffle raises racial concerns

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

When attire falls short of official expectations

Having to ‘dress properly’ before seeking assistance from authorities during emergencies is shocking.  

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When attire falls short of official expectations

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

What makes a party ‘truly Malay’?

Malaysia’s multiethnic, multireligious, multicultural make-up cannot be denied.

What makes a party ‘truly Malay’?

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Perikatan’s Kemaman win raises crucial questions

Is PAS’ Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar able to lead his party to Putrajaya?

Perikatan’s Kemaman win raises crucial questions


Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

‘Sexy’ dance in Buddhist temple rattles Kelantan politicians

Siamese community caught in crossfire between PKR and PAS.

‘Sexy’ dance in Buddhist temple rattles Kelantan politicians

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

What reforms in Malaysia look like

Government must be open to discuss certain issues, ideas in the public domain.

What reforms in Malaysia look like

Saturday, 25 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Untying the knotty problem of single women

Their needs can be met by polygamous marriage, says a PAS leader.  

Untying the knotty problem of single women

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

A graduate calls out the unclothed emperor

Malaysian govt can’t keep ignoring appeals for meritocracy, better minority rights.  

A graduate calls out the unclothed emperor

Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Lessons from Gaza

Human rights violations and hypocrisy rule the day.

Lessons from Gaza

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Relative reality in Malaysian politics

Some politicians are better connected than others, according to Siti Mastura.

Relative reality in Malaysian politics

Friday, 10 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

When lawmakers play hooky

Naming the absentees publicly may be the answer.

When lawmakers play hooky

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Seeking errant Orang Asli groups

Unethical parties must be named so that others do not fall under suspicion.

Seeking errant Orang Asli groups

Saturday, 04 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Enough isn’t enough in the Israel-Gaza war

How many more Palestinians have to be slaughtered before the Zionist regime ceases its attacks?

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Enough isn’t enough in the Israel-Gaza war

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Teaching violence in school

Children ill-equipped to understand Israel-Palestine conflict.

Teaching violence in school