Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

For Felda settlers in Cameron Highlands, Najib still ‘the man'

Many settlers remember Najib's contributions towards their community and greeted him like an old friend.

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Friday, 18 Jan 2019 07:56 PM

Prove you can do better with Felda, Najib tells Pakatan

Give the agency RM1 billion, says former prime minister.

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Prove you can do better with Felda, Najib tells Pakatan

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 05:21 PM

Najib blames 'systemic failure' in 1MDB

It was not just the failure of one person, says former prime minister.

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Najib blames 'systemic failure' in 1MDB

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 07:50 AM

Don’t fall for Umno’s tricks, Mujahid urges Malay voters

BN deflecting problems from its era by preying on Muslim fears of Pakatan Harapan in Cameron Highlands.

Don’t fall for Umno’s tricks, Mujahid urges Malay voters

Friday, 18 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Malays still lukewarm towards Pakatan despite all the attention

At GE14, ruling coalition only managed to snare 9% of the votes in Felda areas, where many remain indebted to BN.

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Malays still lukewarm towards Pakatan despite all the attention


Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019 07:15 AM

Umno might be ‘dead’ but its spirit lives on in Pakatan parties

Calls for government contract in Bersatu and its methods of garnering electoral support live on, says  ex-party leader.

Umno might be ‘dead’ but its spirit lives on in Pakatan parties

Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Stamp out ‘mosquito GLCs’ to boost economy, say experts

Some of these companies are in such dubious financial shape that even banks consider them ‘moral hazards’.

Stamp out ‘mosquito GLCs’  to boost economy, say experts

Monday, 14 Jan 2019 08:42 PM

Dr Mahathir-Anwar succession plan not being handled well, forum told

It's clear there's a power struggle between supporters of both factions, which is destabilising, says political scientist.

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Dr Mahathir-Anwar succession plan not being handled well, forum told

Monday, 14 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Delay in dual-language textbooks a blessing for some

Parents and pupils are happy over lighter backpacks while teachers get a chance to go digital in the classroom.

Saturday, 12 Jan 2019 08:03 PM

PM sincere about resolving problems, say interfaith leaders

Dr Mahathir Mohamad promised to personally look into complaints, say religious heads.

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PM sincere about resolving problems, say interfaith leaders

Thursday, 10 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Mass sacking of Perlis imam points to rift between mufti, locals

Northern state outlaws many traditional Muslim rituals practised in almost every mosque and surau throughout the peninsula.

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Mass sacking of Perlis imam points to rift between mufti, locals

Wednesday, 09 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Cuts, mergers a way to stem medical grad problem, says dean

Closing private medical schools and offering fewer scholarships could address the issue of too many would-be doctors without houseman spots.

Cuts, mergers a way to stem medical grad problem, says dean

Tuesday, 08 Jan 2019 08:05 AM

Freedom in the air and sea at stake

Malaysia-Singapore talks today to resolve thorny issue of ILS at Seletar airport, Tuas port expansion.

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Freedom in the air and sea at stake

Thursday, 03 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Years of neglect under BN behind medical grad glut

Malaysia only spent 4.2% of GDP on healthcare, resulting in fewer public hospital beds, but has ratio of 1: 581 doctor to population, way above WHO guidelines.

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Years of neglect under BN behind medical grad glut

Tuesday, 01 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Goods not cheaper under Pakatan, say working-class folk

Despite abolition of GST, many find that they are paying more for daily essentials.

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Goods not cheaper under Pakatan, say working-class folk