The Malaysian Insight


Saturday, 02 Mar 2019 08:15 PM

LIVE: Official - BN wins Semenyih with 1,914 margin

Coalition’s Zakaria Hanafi garners 19,780 votes, against Paktan’s Muhammad Aiman Zainali’s 17,866. 

LIVE: Official - BN wins Semenyih with 1,914 margin

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

In Bersatu, ailing Umno might finally meet its match

Analysts point to what’s in splinter party’s favour – holding state and federal power, ability to work with other Pakatan Harapan parties – to ensure longevity.

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In Bersatu, ailing Umno might finally meet its match

Monday, 25 Feb 2019 07:30 PM

The dangerous game that Nazri is playing 

Politicians in Umno not interested in facts or reality as they seek to stoke fear among Malays.

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The dangerous game that Nazri is playing 

Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Sympathetic Malays embrace ‘rebranded’ Najib

As long as leaders appear repentant, community will forgive, forget and give them a second chance, say analysts.

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Sympathetic Malays embrace ‘rebranded’ Najib

Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 06:23 PM

Amid controversy, judges still hoping for more years on the job

Senior judges pushing to extend retirement age from 66 to 70.

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Amid controversy, judges still hoping for more years on the job


Monday, 18 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Fake degrees available online, from RM12,000

It is learnt many parents are willing to fork out the money to equip their children with fake papers.

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Fake degrees available online, from RM12,000

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 10:53 AM

Syndicates have inside help from universities, claim certificate sellers

Faudulent certificates come with academic transcripts that can be verified in university database.

Syndicates have inside help from universities, claim certificate sellers

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 08:54 AM

Only a purge can save the judiciary 

If yesterday's revelations about judicial misconduct are true, the old guard has no place in new Malaysia.

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Only a purge can save the judiciary 

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

[WATCH] This is: Lion Dance - behind the scenes

DID you know that the Lion Dance is not just Chinese New Year entertainment? The various colours of lion heads represe...

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

In Bersatu, Umno finds a likeable home

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s party behaving and taking on worse aspects of the oldest Malay-based party.

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In Bersatu, Umno finds a likeable home

Monday, 11 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Azmin-Rafizi feud continues to dog PKR Youth

Defeated leaders reject Akmal Nasir from Rafizi’s camp as Youth chief and working towards alternative state line-ups, say sources.

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Azmin-Rafizi feud continues to dog PKR Youth

Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 07:08 AM

Fighting words ring hollow in People v Najib Razak

After professing to welcome the chance to clear his name, Najib Razak is now trying to get this chance postponed – indefinitely.  

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Fighting words ring hollow in People v Najib Razak

Thursday, 07 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Cops also investigating if Adib was hit by fire truck

Other theory being floated is that officer was killed by mob ahead of inquest starting next Monday.

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Cops also investigating if Adib was hit by fire truck

Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019 03:56 PM

It’s fake news, says Finance Ministry of Malaysia Today article

It says it never issued order that all Malaysian pilgrims perform the umrah only through Tabung Haji.

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It’s fake news, says Finance Ministry of Malaysia Today article

Monday, 04 Feb 2019 01:07 PM

Top criminal lawyer joins team to prosecute Najib

V. Sithambaram to co-lead A-G's Chambers team in SRC International trial.

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Top criminal lawyer joins team to prosecute Najib