Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Anwar Malay voters' choice for PM, survey finds

Umno No. 1 Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is the second choice with less than a quarter of the 1,600 votes.

Anwar Malay voters' choice for PM, survey finds

Sunday, 12 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Unseen hands behind Orang Asli v planters conflict

There are village chiefs who betray community for personal gain.

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Unseen hands behind Orang Asli v planters conflict

Saturday, 11 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Why some Felda settlers earn zero sen

Settlers’ groups point to mismanagement under Najib administration for oil palm planting and harvesting woes.

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Why some Felda settlers earn zero sen

Friday, 10 Aug 2018 05:15 PM

Dr Mahathir backs Orang Asli in land rights struggle

The prime minister says the federal government will do its best to resolve the issue in accordance to the law.

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Dr Mahathir backs Orang Asli in land rights struggle

Friday, 10 Aug 2018 11:05 AM

In a first, Dr Mahathir agrees to meet Orang Asli activists

Representatives from Temiar tribe in Gua Musang to meet prime minister after Friday prayers today.

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In a first, Dr Mahathir agrees to meet Orang Asli activists


Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 09:38 PM

Orang Asli chiefs did not support plantations, say activists

They say the village chiefs have been deceived into thinking that they were signing letters of protest instead of approval.

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Orang Asli chiefs did not support plantations, say activists

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 04:54 PM

Settlers' groups a fan of new Felda chief, willing to forego 100-day pledge

Pakatan had promised to write off 'unreasonable' debts owed by settlers to the agency if it won Putrajaya.

Settlers' groups a fan of new Felda chief, willing to forego 100-day pledge

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

Felda settlers feeling blue in new Malaysia

Delayed monthly allowances, lower prices for oil palm fruit bunches among grouses against Pakatan Harapan government.

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Felda settlers feeling blue in new Malaysia

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

Settlers can blame senior managers for recent woes

No change in government policy after GE14, so problems of delayed allowances and late payments are the result of inefficiencies.

Settlers can blame senior managers for recent woes

Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Firms clashing with Orang Asli have ‘support letters’

Planters claim that penghulu and elders from five kampung support their activities as they provide employment to community.

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Firms clashing with Orang Asli have ‘support letters’

Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Men who destroyed Orang Asli blockade depended on plantations

'Workers' sold pineapple and latex harvest from farms in the Balah jungle to two companies, says spokesman.

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Men who destroyed Orang Asli blockade depended on plantations

Monday, 06 Aug 2018 04:38 PM

Planters’ sincerity in resolving Orang Asli row in doubt after blockade attack

Violent and unnecessary attack on peaceful barricade shocking, says deputy minister.

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Planters’ sincerity in resolving Orang Asli row in doubt after blockade attack

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 07:20 PM

Gua Musang Orang Asli blockade destroyed by chainsaw-wielding men

Group cut through barricade, demolished guard post without warning, says activist.

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Gua Musang Orang Asli blockade destroyed by chainsaw-wielding men

Friday, 03 Aug 2018 02:55 PM

After decades of being ignored, Orang Asli finally see light at end of tunnel

Pakatan Harapan government sends deputy minister to meet community and activists fighting to save customary land.

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After decades of being ignored, Orang Asli finally see light at end of tunnel

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 10:00 PM

Putrajaya to begin talks with Kelantan over Orang Asli land claims

Deputy minister Sivarasa Rasiah says the boundaries to their lands have to be mapped to prevent further encroachment.

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Putrajaya to begin talks with Kelantan over Orang Asli land claims