Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Orang Asli ready to rebuild blockades

Temiar tribe not giving up the fight for land rights and are mulling legal action against the Kelantan government.

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Orang Asli ready to rebuild blockades

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 01:10 PM

200 officers tear down Orang Asli blockades

Combined ops against 3 blockades in the Ulu Kelantan jungles came after the federal and Kelantan governments fail to resolve competing land claims. 

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200 officers tear down Orang Asli blockades

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

Police set up roadblock to Orang Asli kampung

Move a prelude to destroying barricades at Cawas, Kaleg and Kegeg in Uu Kelantan.

Police set up roadblock to Orang Asli kampung

Sunday, 26 Aug 2018 08:23 AM

Don't expect too much, too soon of Pakatan, says Tommy Thomas

It was more realistic to judge the government on its achievements at the end of the five-year term as reform of the state institutions could take years to bear fruit, says the A-G.

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Don't expect too much, too soon of Pakatan, says Tommy Thomas

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 09:03 PM

Kelantan govt wants blockades removed next week

Activists say this was conveyed to them by state police, who visited two of the blockades.

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Kelantan govt wants blockades removed next week


Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 07:17 PM

It will take some time to repeal Sosma, says A-G

Critics are asking why the Pakatan Harapan government has not repealed the law despite promising to do so during the GE14 campaign.

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It will take some time to repeal Sosma, says A-G

Friday, 24 Aug 2018 09:00 PM

Traumatised by their loss, Orang Asli refuse to send children to school

They cannot leave their children alone in an environment where their safety is not assured.

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Traumatised by their loss, Orang Asli refuse to send children to school

Friday, 24 Aug 2018 04:44 PM

Gua Musang Orang Asli parents to sue govt over children's deaths

The parents are also left in tears when recounting the loss of their children during a press conference announcing the suit.

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Gua Musang Orang Asli parents to sue govt over children's deaths

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Village chief warns of civil war if blockades go on

Not all Orang Asli support move to bar planters and loggers from Kelantan jungles.

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Village chief warns of civil war if blockades go on

Sunday, 19 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

'Villain' in Orang Asli blockades saga tells his side of the story

Reviled for allegedly selling out his own people, Awin Pedik says his conscience is clear as he acted in tribe's best interest.

'Villain' in Orang Asli blockades saga tells his side of the story

Saturday, 18 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

100 days of a 'hopeless' opposition

BN parties, PAS now a shadow of their former selves.

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100 days of a 'hopeless' opposition

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 08:35 PM

Orang Asli activists clash with villagers after putting up new blockade

The villagers who forced their way through the new blockade are believed to be working at nearby plantations.

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Orang Asli activists clash with villagers after putting up new blockade

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Most Malaysians care about bread-and-butter issues, not LGBT

Online data show it's the economy that matters as Pakatan Harapan marks 100 days in government today.

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Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 02:59 PM

Now, Orang Asli leaders want blockades removed

The village chiefs say their youth are being incited by outside parties and that the blockades had affected their own livelihoods.

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Now, Orang Asli leaders want blockades removed

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

11% swing is all it takes to defeat Pakatan

BN ‘protest’ vote carried the day at GE14 and new coalition must work hard to retain these votes.

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