The Malaysian Insight


Thursday, 02 Nov 2017 07:00 AM

New YouTube clip on MACC chief hints at funds abuse, cover-up

Latest clip warns chief secretary to the government not to cover up Dzulkifli Ahmad’s no-show at a regional conference despite flying to Hong Kong in March.

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New YouTube clip on MACC chief hints at funds abuse, cover-up

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2017 03:00 PM

Like Johor, Putrajaya must stop hate from taking root

Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has taken proactive measures to ban those who preach hate.

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Like Johor, Putrajaya must stop hate from taking root

Monday, 30 Oct 2017 03:11 PM

Trumping each other over White House visit

Najib Razak’s retort to a seemingly innocuous question reflects his game of one-upmanship with the opposition and his Singaporean counterpart.

Trumping each other over White House visit

Sunday, 29 Oct 2017 12:11 PM

Go ahead and drain the swamp, Shafie

Name and shame corrupt leaders in Sabah, and while you’re at it, name the kleptocrats in all of Malaysia, too.

Go ahead and drain the swamp, Shafie

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 04:21 PM

Najib tables RM280 billion budget ahead of GE14

Most of it will go to operating expenses, such as paying civil servants’ salaries and servicing debts.

Najib tables RM280 billion budget ahead of GE14


Friday, 27 Oct 2017 03:27 PM

LIVE: Najib presents RM280 billion budget for 2018

Prime minister presents national budget with more stimulus programmes to boost growth and more goodies to shore up support ahead of GE14.

LIVE: Najib presents RM280 billion budget for 2018

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 07:05 AM

1MDB treating taxpayers like bloody fools, says Tony Pua

State investor admits to bailout in reply to lawmaker.

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1MDB treating taxpayers like bloody fools, says Tony Pua

Monday, 23 Oct 2017 02:38 PM

The battle within Camp Najib

MACC chief’s defenders and detractors employing bloggers, social media platforms and even mainstream media to push their angle and achieve the outcome they want.

The battle within Camp Najib

Friday, 20 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

Shafie to be questioned on 70 projects

Party Warisan Sabah president arrested last night and probe will focus on files when he led the Rural and Regional Development Ministry between 2009 and 2015.

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Thursday, 19 Oct 2017 06:08 PM

In Putrajaya, damaged officials fall faster than politicians

Even the few people in Umno and the government trying to rally support for MACC chief are not having much success.

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In Putrajaya, damaged officials fall faster than politicians

Thursday, 19 Oct 2017 07:02 AM

CCTV clips on YouTube show MACC chief, woman in Bali

Top graft-buster Dzulkifli Ahmad seen holding hands with married woman on Indonesian holiday island.

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CCTV clips on YouTube show MACC chief, woman in Bali

Monday, 16 Oct 2017 04:48 PM

Selangor sultan limits mosques' use of loudspeakers for talks

Restriction does not apply to the azan call to prayer and Quran recitations, says ruler.

Selangor sultan limits mosques' use of loudspeakers for talks

Monday, 16 Oct 2017 07:05 AM

A spin cycle in the laundrette issue

We have to rely on the Malay rulers to inject common sense, which seems missing among top civil servants and politicians, into life.

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A spin cycle in the laundrette issue

Sunday, 15 Oct 2017 04:19 PM

Felda must reveal who is real owner of London property, says Rafizi

The company named as the owner of Grand Plaza Kensington in Felda’s financial records does not exist, says PKR vice-president.

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Felda must reveal who is real owner of London property, says Rafizi

Sunday, 15 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

10 observations from the 'kleptocracy' roadshow

The Malaysian Insight’s reporters on the ground share their views on the nationwide ‘Love Malaysia, End Kleptocracy’ roadshow.

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10 observations from the 'kleptocracy' roadshow