The Malaysian Insight


Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 03:51 PM

Expect anti-reform attacks against Tommy Thomas to intensify   

He represents reform, and not everyone in Malaysia wants change.

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Expect anti-reform attacks against Tommy Thomas to intensify   

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 09:16 PM

PM promises equal status for Sabah, Sarawak after MA63 study completed

Dr Mahathir says the Pakatan Harapan government realises that the status of Sabah and Sarawak had eroded under the previous administration. 

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PM promises equal status for Sabah, Sarawak after MA63 study completed

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 07:09 PM

Utusan staff urged to protest delayed salary payments

Umno-owned Malay daily has been in the red for several years and now says it is struggling to pay its staff. 

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Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 02:45 PM

Influential lawyer on the wrong side of the law

Criminal charges may not kill Shafee Abdullah's career, but they will surely hurt his reputation as one who walks the corridors of power.

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Influential lawyer on the wrong side of the law

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 09:00 PM

We celebrate two Merdeka this year, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the second independence was Malaysia's liberation from a kleptocracy.

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We celebrate two Merdeka this year, says Dr Mahathir


Wednesday, 29 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

‘Bangsa Malaysia’ remains a dream if we don’t take it up

Inclusive national identity only works if the people identify themselves with the country, speak Bahasa Malaysia and accept the constitution.

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‘Bangsa Malaysia’ remains a dream if we don’t take it up

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Firms offer to build ECRL for RM10 billion, says Dr Mahathir

If Putrajaya does not have enough funds Chinese-backed projects are either cancelled, deferred or their cost reduced.

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Firms offer to build ECRL for RM10 billion, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Tax refunds paid out only when Putrajaya has money

The government needs to sort out empty coffers before it can repay taxpayers, including those 'victimised' for supporting then opposition, says prime minister.

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Tax refunds paid out only when Putrajaya has money

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 07:40 PM

Dr Mahathir on why Daim must stay

He has all the right qualities which makes him indispensable, says the prime minister.

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Dr Mahathir on why Daim must stay

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Lean times call for a thin Budget 2019, says PM

An RM1 trillion debt leaves the country with very little to spend, says Dr Mahathir.

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Lean times call for a thin Budget 2019, says PM

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

BR1M will be reduced before it is discontinued, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the cash aid is unsustainable as the government is not stealing from the people.

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BR1M will be reduced before it is discontinued, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

Social media top source of news for Malays in GE14

Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp play an outsized role in terms of informing voters.

Social media top source of news for Malays in GE14

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

3-cornered fight for PKR Youth chief solidifies Azmin-Rafizi rivalry

Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide joins the fray after being sidelined in his bid for the deputy Youth chief’s post.

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3-cornered fight for PKR Youth chief solidifies Azmin-Rafizi rivalry

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 03:00 PM

Fahmi Ngah tipped as PKR's pick for Seri Setia

Office of the Selangor Economic Advisor CEO said to have the support of eight party branches.

Fahmi Ngah tipped as PKR's pick for Seri Setia

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

300,000 new members will decide outcome of PKR polls

 5 states register highest number of new members with some leaders calling for clean-up of roll.

300,000 new members will decide outcome of PKR polls