The Malaysian Insight


Sunday, 06 Jan 2019 09:00 PM

Beyond politics, Malay rulers nudged to protect palace

Sultan Muhammad V's position as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has become untenable after he lost majority support among rulers.

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Beyond politics, Malay rulers nudged to protect palace

Friday, 04 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Shariah finance expert tipped to replace Maszlee as IIUM president

Mohd Daud Bakar, who runs a financial consultancy firm, Amanie Advisors, served as IIUM rector until 2005.

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Shariah finance expert tipped to replace Maszlee as IIUM president

Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Ex-Utusan chief quit to protect friendship with Zahid

Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzil will only oversee salary and compensation payments owed to staff of Umno-owned paper, says source.

Ex-Utusan chief quit to protect friendship with Zahid

Monday, 31 Dec 2018 09:50 AM

Moves afoot to bring back Aziz to helm Utusan

Former Kulim Bandar Baharu MP slated to meet heads of department today following abrupt resignation a fortnight ago.

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Moves afoot to bring back Aziz to helm Utusan

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 01:09 PM

What the latest PKR row is about

The Malaysian Insight provides an overview of the fresh quarrel that has broken out in the Pakatan component party.

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What the latest PKR row is about


Monday, 24 Dec 2018 07:42 PM

Govt says local rice safe to eat despite illegal pesticides

Pest killer will have dissipated by the time the crops are harvested, says the Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry. 

Govt says local rice safe to eat despite illegal pesticides

Saturday, 22 Dec 2018 12:30 PM

If Waytha Moorthy has to go, so must Maszlee

Pakatan Harapan leaders should not play the racial and religious card even if they are desperate to remain in power.

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If Waytha Moorthy has to go, so must Maszlee

Thursday, 20 Dec 2018 04:00 PM

Pakatan needs to heed warning signs

Though it's easy to pooh-pooh Rafizi Ramli's statements, there is a risk of dismissing a valuable message.

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Pakatan needs to heed warning signs

Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 04:00 PM

Patriots? More like bottom feeders 

Umno deserters are just looking out for themselves. 

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Patriots? More like bottom feeders 

Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 03:00 PM

The implications and meaning of the Umno exodus

The former ruling party has been steadily bleeding since its GE14 loss.

The implications and meaning of the Umno exodus

Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

A race for more as Umno implodes

The immediate question is who will benefit the most from the exodus of Umno lawmakers.

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A race for more as Umno implodes

Friday, 14 Dec 2018 05:30 PM

What now, Zahid?

Is the Umno No. 1 still in control, or will he, like his former boss Najib Razak, be forced to step down?

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What now, Zahid?

Friday, 14 Dec 2018 09:40 AM

LIVE: Isa Samad charged with receiving RM3.09 million bribes

Ex-Felda chairman approved purchase of hotel in Kuching at inflated price. 

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LIVE: Isa Samad charged with receiving RM3.09 million bribes

Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 04:49 PM

Bad idea to give Umno politicos a Bersatu opening

Dr Mahathir treads thin line between bolstering up his party and losing the support of the people. 

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Bad idea to give Umno politicos a Bersatu opening

Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018 09:00 AM

Are we returning to the bad old ways? 

Why are Pakatan Harapan leaders cosying up to rogues and businessmen from the BN era? 

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Are we returning to the bad old ways?