Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 03 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

PAS-Umno pact seals Pakatan’s first loss since GE14

Malay voters back opposition over government’s failure to fulfil manifesto promises, say analysts.

PAS-Umno pact seals Pakatan’s first loss since GE14

Saturday, 02 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Turnout, PAS votes to decide Semenyih winner

BN may pull off an upset to snatch back the state constituency it lost to Pakatan Harapan in the May 9 elections, says think-tank.

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Turnout, PAS votes to decide Semenyih winner

Friday, 01 Mar 2019 10:48 AM

In Semenyih, PAS denies paying Sarawak Report as website confirms it

PAS leaders have continued to deny it until late last night, but Sarawak Report confirmed the payment today morning.

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In Semenyih, PAS denies paying Sarawak Report as website confirms it

Friday, 01 Mar 2019 07:05 AM

PAS No. 2 confirms upcoming talks on formal pact with Umno

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says negotiations with top leaders of BN lynchpin set to start next week.

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PAS No. 2 confirms upcoming talks on formal pact with Umno

Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Youth voters will decide Semenyih outcome

Under-40s make up half of electorate and helped Pakatan Harapan wrest solid BN seat at last elections, say analysts.

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Youth voters will decide Semenyih outcome


Monday, 25 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Bread, noodles and sausages could join controlled-price list

Putrajaya fights back perception it is not doing much to ease cost-of-living pressures among lower-income Malaysians.

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Bread, noodles and sausages could join controlled-price list

Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

No clear winner as Semenyih campaign hits halfway mark

Ensuring high turnout among supporters on polling day a key challenge for by-election's 2 main contenders.

No clear winner as Semenyih campaign hits halfway mark

Saturday, 23 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Half of Malaysian workers earn below decent wage level

Of 14.5 million workers, half don't make the RM2,700 govt considers is needed to cope with rising costs.

Half of Malaysian workers earn below decent wage level

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Targeted petrol subsidy in the form of rebates

Move to end abuse with 30 sen a litre rebate banked into recipients’ bank accounts directly.

Targeted petrol subsidy in the form of rebates

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Working with Dr Mahathir, Umno fine by PAS grassroots

Islamist party members say they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal of breaking up Pakatan Harapan.

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Working with Dr Mahathir, Umno fine by PAS grassroots

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

PAS’ ‘wiper’ politics contradicts itself, says PKR sec-gen

Claims of trying to stop a plot to remove Dr Mahathir Mohamad and cosying up to Umno show that Islamist party wants best of both worlds.

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Monday, 18 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Despite claims of a rift, PAS stands with Umno in Semenyih

Claims that PAS has abandoned Umno in the by-election have instead strengthened cooperation.

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Despite claims of a rift, PAS stands with Umno in Semenyih

Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

Dr Mahathir says it again: Hadi told me PAS not backing BN in Semenyih

Pakatan chairman says he is forced to reveal this following the appearance of PAS leaders among the BN contingent at the nomination centre yesterday.

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Dr Mahathir says it again: Hadi told me PAS not backing BN in Semenyih

Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Bersatu membership not a get-out-of-jail-free card

Legal action will continue against Shabudin Yahya for alleged fraud, negligence and power abuse.

Bersatu membership not a get-out-of-jail-free card

Saturday, 16 Feb 2019 01:11 PM

The 4 contenders in Semenyih smackdown

Pakatan, BN, PSM and independent candidates will battle it out come March 2.

The 4 contenders in Semenyih smackdown