The Malaysian Insight


Sunday, 13 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

Winners and losers in Johor

The tables have turned in less than four years, as BN cuts a swathe through the opposition.

Winners and losers in Johor

Saturday, 12 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

Johor vote to shape GE15 run-up

More than 2.53 million folk will cast their ballots today.

Johor vote to shape GE15 run-up

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir-Tony Pua tiff zeroes in on 2 mega projects

Exchange 106, MRT 2 mentioned when ex-PM speaks of DAP man’s arrogance.

Dr Mahathir-Tony Pua tiff zeroes in on 2 mega projects

Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 10:34 AM

Bersatu MPs reject Ahmad Maslan as Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker, say sources

Insiders say it is not party policy to back leaders of doubtful integrity.

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Bersatu MPs reject Ahmad Maslan as Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker, say sources

Wednesday, 18 Aug 2021 08:37 PM

All 220 MPs have sent SDs to king, Ismail Sabri the favourite, sources say

PN submits 114 declarations in support of its candidate.

All 220 MPs have sent SDs to king, Ismail Sabri the favourite, sources say


Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 07:16 PM

Ismail Sabri ahead of rivals in PM race, says Perikatan source

Coalition looks set to return to power with its candidate of choice having the most number of votes, sources say.

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Ismail Sabri ahead of rivals in PM race, says Perikatan source

Sunday, 15 Aug 2021 02:52 PM

Muhyiddin’s allies scrambling to replace him

Ismail Sabri, Hishammuddin lead charge to Istana Negara in ‘worst succession plan ever’.

Muhyiddin’s allies scrambling to replace him

Saturday, 14 Aug 2021 07:49 PM

Muhyiddin to have audience with Agong on Monday to quit, says a source

Decision likely due to opposition parties' rejection of his reform offers.

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Muhyiddin to have audience with Agong on Monday to quit, says a source

Saturday, 31 Jul 2021 12:05 PM

Youth stage sit-in after police bar entry to Dataran Merdeka

At noon, group has grown to more than.a thousand strong.

Youth stage sit-in after police bar entry to Dataran Merdeka

Saturday, 31 Jul 2021 10:55 AM

Youth gather as police block roads for #Lawan protest at Dataran Merdeka

Dressed in black, they started gathering at Masjid Jamek LRT since 10.30am.

Youth gather as police block roads for #Lawan protest at Dataran Merdeka

Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 02:48 PM

After king's rebuke, what happens to the emergency laws?

Will these laws be tabled or laid before the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara today before both houses convene next week? 

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Monday, 05 Jul 2021 02:00 PM

A total failure, even in empathy

An apathetic government leaves the people to their own devices.

A total failure, even in empathy

Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021 12:30 PM

Stopping influence peddling in Malaysian judiciary

Chief justice’s move to get authorities to investigate claims involving senior lawyer should be lauded.

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Stopping influence peddling in Malaysian judiciary

Saturday, 29 May 2021 07:00 AM

How we got to total lockdown

Drastic times call for drastic measures.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:00 PM

Where’s the transparency in the 1MDB case?

Putrajaya’s actions in 1MDB recovery process raises many questions.

Where’s the transparency in the 1MDB case?