Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 06:57 AM

Economy not out of the woods despite positive signs, say economists

The weakened stock market is an indicator that all is not well, say experts.

Economy not out of the woods despite positive signs, say economists

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Surgical items, glass, petrochemicals among Malaysia’s FDI haul in 2018   

Manufacturing sector ‘star’ performer, recording 37.2% increase in 2018 compared with 2017, and likely to generate more than 59,000 jobs.

Surgical items, glass, petrochemicals among Malaysia’s FDI haul in 2018   

Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 08:05 AM

Hadi again warns of no-confidence vote against Dr Mahathir

Watch this space, says PAS president, hinting at conflict in cabinet likely to trigger vote in current parliamentary session which ends on April 11.

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Hadi again warns of no-confidence vote against Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Hadi rules out marriage between PAS, Umno

Islamist party president describes union as ‘incestuous’ and wants to explore other ways to exploit Malay unity.

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Hadi rules out marriage between PAS, Umno

Friday, 15 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Mujahid-Zakir Naik meeting upsets interfaith leaders

Supporters happy that minister’s U-turn on preacher while others pour scorn on social media.

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Mujahid-Zakir Naik meeting upsets interfaith leaders


Thursday, 14 Mar 2019 07:11 AM

Government grant to help push for Muslim family law reform, says SIS

There are loopholes that need to be plugged in the Muslim Family Law Act 1984, which has led to much suffering for Muslim women, says women's rights group.

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Government grant to help push for Muslim family law reform, says SIS

Thursday, 14 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

We have helped 8,400 Muslims since 2003, Sisters in Islam tells PAS

We play vital role in helping Muslim women to become aware of and access their rights, says egal officer Nik Shazarina Bakti. 

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We have helped 8,400 Muslims since 2003, Sisters in Islam tells PAS

Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

PAS wary of souring ties with Pakatan govt, say analysts

Islamist party appears reluctant to accept Umno’s unity government proposal for fear of offending a generous benefactor.

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PAS wary of souring ties with Pakatan govt, say analysts

Monday, 11 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

State leaders urge caution on Umno-PAS unity govt

Details like allocating state posts and working with other parties to win enough parliamentary seats must be ironed out, they say.

State leaders urge caution on Umno-PAS unity govt

Sunday, 10 Mar 2019 08:30 PM

In an election, promises, performance count for more than race, religion

Pakatan Harapan is likely to lose more by-elections this year unless it makes good its pledges.

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In an election, promises, performance count for more than race, religion

Sunday, 10 Mar 2019 05:54 PM

Johor residents slam Pakatan for copying BN’s land-grab tactics

Taman Kim Teng folk find out that menteri besar re-signed a gazette to reacquire their housing estate.

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Johor residents slam Pakatan for copying BN’s land-grab tactics

Friday, 08 Mar 2019 02:49 PM

BN working with PAS a non-issue, says MCA

Dr Wee Ka Siong says it's not a problem for pact to cooperate with fellow opposition outfit against Pakatan.

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BN working with PAS a non-issue, says MCA

Friday, 08 Mar 2019 02:30 PM

Ku Nan is rightful BN sec-gen, says Mat Hasan

Acting chairman says Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz's appointment was never endorsed by supreme council.

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Ku Nan is rightful BN sec-gen, says Mat Hasan

Friday, 08 Mar 2019 01:59 PM

No consensus on dissolving BN, says Mat Hasan

Acting chairman promises formation of a technical committee to look into MCA, MIC's grievances.

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No consensus on dissolving BN, says Mat Hasan

Wednesday, 06 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

Consumer groups accuse retailers, suppliers of spiking, fixing prices

Prices of 30 popular food items increased during transition period from GST to SST last year.

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Consumer groups accuse retailers, suppliers of spiking, fixing prices