The Malaysian Insight


Friday, 04 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Umno and Indian Muslims in its corner

How can co-religionists of another race be seen as enemies when it is inconvenient, and friends when it is otherwise?

Umno and Indian Muslims in its corner

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

The secret of Umno’s failure? Arrogance

Umno leaders should know why more than half the voters rejected Barisan Nasional in the last elections and learn from it.

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The secret of Umno’s failure? Arrogance

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 02:37 PM

Why is Husam Dr Mahathir's choice?

Former PM and Amanah veep have another two programmes together lined up.

Why is Husam Dr Mahathir's choice?

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 09:10 PM

It takes more than a signed pledge to eradicate graft

The anti-corruption pledge is just another stunt in a long line of expensive but ineffective campaigns.

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Monday, 24 Jul 2017 03:30 PM

When delusional politicos speak in the real world

Does Reezal Merican really expect Malaysians to believe that the Najib administration will revoke the citizenship of Low Taek Jho?



Monday, 24 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

An attack on Dr Mahathir is really an attack on Umno

Umno critics should remember that all the sins of the former prime minister were committed during his time as party president.

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An attack on Dr Mahathir is really an attack on Umno

Saturday, 22 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

Najib mulls early polls as numbers pick up

Good economic numbers, early cash injection via Petronas dividend and a fractious opposition encourage PM to call for elections this year.

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Najib mulls early polls as numbers pick up

Friday, 21 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

PAS will lose Kelantan in 3-cornered fights, survey shows

Party should contest 27 out of the 45 state seats if it wants to retain Kelantan, where it has been in power since 1990.

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PAS will lose Kelantan in 3-cornered fights, survey shows

Thursday, 20 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Civil servants returning to BN? The picture is far from clear

It is difficult to be assured of public sector support given the financial burden faced by employees.

Civil servants returning to BN? The picture is far from clear

Thursday, 20 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Kedah ripe for PH, say analysts, politicians

Sacking of Kedah MB Mukhriz Mahathir and Dr Mahathir Mohamad leading the opposition charge might prove decisive in the northern state at GE14.

Kedah ripe for PH, say analysts, politicians

Thursday, 20 Jul 2017 07:05 AM

Civil servants returning to back BN, Najib tells Umno warlords

Blunt words and advice for division chiefs gathered in Putrajaya yesterday.

Civil servants returning to back BN, Najib tells Umno warlords

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Opposition finally gets what it needs: a strongman at the helm

Dr Mahathir Mohamad relishes a challenge and will take the sting of attacks from Prime Minister Najib Razak and other Umno politicians.

Opposition finally gets what it needs: a strongman at the helm

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2017 07:00 AM

Bandar Malaysia shaping up as Chinese-Japanese battle

Mitsui, Daiwa and China State Construction among companies submitting bids to become the master developer.

Bandar Malaysia shaping up as Chinese-Japanese battle

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Fearing ‘infidel’ tag, ex-PAS members turn to Bersatu, not Amanah

PAS branch leaders in Kedah abandon ship to join party led by former menteri besar, Bersatu.

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Fearing ‘infidel’ tag, ex-PAS members turn to Bersatu, not Amanah

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Don’t lose out on PH momentum, Selangor urged

Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali must seize the opportunity as Pakatan Harapan makes inroads among Malay voters.

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Don’t lose out on PH momentum, Selangor urged