Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 17 Jan 2018 10:34 PM

I am a dictator, call me Mahafiraun, says Dr Mahathir in sarcastic blog post

Former prime minister pens typically sardonic riposte to those who call him an iron-fisted autocrat.

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I am a dictator, call me Mahafiraun, says Dr Mahathir in sarcastic blog post

Thursday, 04 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Food, fuel prices to remain high in 2018

Higher ringgit against dollar and oil prices to impact on inflation rate.

Food, fuel prices to remain high in 2018

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

A good 2017 for scandal-tainted Najib and even better one in 2018

Prime minister on course to third term at GE14 as fractured opposition makes his job easier.

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A good 2017 for scandal-tainted Najib and even better one in 2018

Monday, 01 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

2018 another tough year for job seekers

Better economic growth prospects notwithstanding, there will be few new openings and even some retrenchments.

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2018 another tough year for job seekers

Thursday, 21 Dec 2017 11:00 AM

Getting youth to tune in to a new Malaysia

Malaysia Baru aims to make public dialogues a normal feature in the political landscape and to get more youth engaged in national issues.

Getting youth to tune in to a new Malaysia


Thursday, 21 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Prices of food, goods in 5 states rise in November

Consumer group blames monsoon for driving up inflation rate above 4% in Johor, Malacca, Kedah and Perlis, Selangor and Putrajaya, and Penang.

Prices of food, goods in 5 states rise in November

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Household debt level down but struggle continues for many

Household debt to GDP ratio at 84.6% remains higher than the average 63% ratio in advanced economies and the 21% average in emerging economies.

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Household debt level down but struggle continues for many

Monday, 18 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

What ails the country, according to Daim

Ex-finance minister tells youth at a Malaysia Baru event to fix the school system and tackle corruption.

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What ails the country, according to Daim

Sunday, 17 Dec 2017 06:42 PM

Daim questions whether ECRL is an investment or loan

He says projects in which money must be paid back cannot be called investments.

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Saturday, 16 Dec 2017 11:00 AM

Who’s paying 1MDB’s debts as deadline looms, ask critics

State investor must settle US$602.73 million (RM2.46 billion) with Abu Dhabi firm, leading to speculation that taxpayers will likely bear the bill.

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Who’s paying 1MDB’s debts as deadline looms, ask critics

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 07:15 AM

Najib’s ‘party of the future’ has sins of the past

Umno president accuses Dr Mahathir Mohamad of being a leader who will drag Malaysia back into a past laced with cronyism and oppression.

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Najib’s ‘party of the future’ has sins of the past

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 05:22 PM

No automatic win for Umno in multi-cornered fights, says Zahid

Votes for opposition won’t necessarily be split to ensure victory for BN candidates.

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No automatic win for Umno in multi-cornered fights, says Zahid

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 04:13 PM

Rising cost of living is God’s will, says Umno leader

Government’s attitude is based on Prophet Muhammad ‘s teaching, which is to not interfere in the free market of a country.

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Rising cost of living is God’s will, says Umno leader

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Umno locks up top posts to avoid post-election cracks

Jockeying for president’s and deputy president’s posts could lead to warlords undermining each other in national polls.

Umno locks up top posts to avoid post-election cracks

Friday, 08 Dec 2017 01:22 PM

Najib, Zahid to keep top posts in Umno

Delegates vote for there to be no contest for positions in party polls next year.

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Najib, Zahid to keep top posts in Umno