The Malaysian Insight


Monday, 08 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Stronger ringgit could lead to lower imported veggie prices

Ringgit’s recent surge might translate to lower costs for fruits and vegetables.

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

Politicians' cheap talk

Too often, Barisan Nasional leaders offer Malaysians words and not much else.

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Politicians' cheap talk

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

Najib will win GE14, regain two-thirds majority, says survey

Pakatan Harapan’s fractious nature could also drive the opposition’s failure, say Malaysians in nationwide poll.

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Najib will win GE14, regain two-thirds majority, says survey

Friday, 05 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Hadi risks losing own seats if PAS sticks to GE14 plan

Islamist party bent on three-cornered fights against BN and Pakatan Harapan, which might lead to huge losses at next elections.

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Hadi risks losing own seats if PAS sticks to GE14 plan

Thursday, 04 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

The loaded dice in redrawing electoral constituencies

The Election Commission’s re-delineation exercise in Selangor weighted towards BN.

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Thursday, 28 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Chinese schools short of 500 teachers

Dong Jiao Zong urges Education Ministry to hire 400 fresh graduates to fill shortage as academic year begins next week.

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Chinese schools short of 500 teachers

Tuesday, 26 Dec 2017 06:00 PM

Dealing with Hadi's Muslim-only cabinet in GE14

We know who PAS president is and what he stands for, and so, how should we deal with his collaborators?

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Dealing with Hadi's Muslim-only cabinet in GE14

Saturday, 23 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Selangor PKR readies for second wave of PAS defections

Defectors could include office bearers and at least four state lawmakers from Selangor PAS, say sources.

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Selangor PKR readies for second wave of PAS defections

Friday, 22 Dec 2017 06:44 PM

In Jerusalem protest, doing the minimum for maximum advantage

Najib’s denunciation of his ‘friend’ Trump is politically expedient and unsurprising.

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In Jerusalem protest, doing the minimum for maximum advantage

Thursday, 21 Dec 2017 07:00 PM

Malaysia pays off final 1MDB debt to Abu Dhabi 

Payment ends dispute that could have been an embarrassment to the Najib administration ahead of the next general election. 

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Thursday, 21 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Arul Kanda’s term as 1MDB boss extended

Putrajaya doesn’t want to shake the boat at state investor with the 14th general election due by August 2018.

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Arul Kanda’s term as 1MDB boss extended

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017 09:30 AM

Getting the vote out there

Malaysia needs citizens who exercise their rights, and keep the government accountable for its policies and promises.

Sunday, 17 Dec 2017 08:21 PM

Demonising Lim reflects Malaysia's ugly racial politics

MCA’s Liow Tiong Lai should have looked in the mirror before he accused DAP’s Lim Kit Siang of sowing racial discord.

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Demonising Lim reflects Malaysia's ugly racial politics

Friday, 08 Dec 2017 04:02 PM

Winners, losers in Umno top posts pact

While the party and its top members will benefit from this move, is it coming at the expense of the nation’s best interests?

Winners, losers in Umno top posts pact

Thursday, 07 Dec 2017 06:23 PM

The blame game to conceal shortcomings

It’s easier and palatable to blame someone else than to own up to our mistakes and shortcomings.

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The blame game to conceal shortcomings