SM Amin

SM Amin is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 30 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Bersatu feels betrayed Perak MB counts Umno folk among friends

Ahmad Faizal Azumu's familiarity with members of his former party lends credence to talk of plot to topple him.

Bersatu feels betrayed Perak MB counts Umno folk among friends

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018 11:00 AM

PAS, Umno in two minds over ICERD rally

Events over the last 48 hours surrounding a temple in Subang Jaya spark concern that December 8 protest could turn into racial riot.

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PAS, Umno in two minds over ICERD rally

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018 09:45 AM

Umno to announce Rantau appeal tomorrow

Election court ruled Mohamad Hasan’s victory in GE14 invalid and state seat must now be recontested.

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Umno to announce Rantau appeal tomorrow

Tuesday, 27 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Umno believes ICERD spat given party a boost

Former ruling party directionless until it seized upon the ICERD issue with PAS.

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Umno believes ICERD spat given party a boost

Monday, 26 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

60% of Umno branches risk deregistration

Only 8,000 branches submitted their annual reports to the Registrar of Societies after annual meetings this year.

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60% of Umno branches risk deregistration


Friday, 23 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Umno man denies threatening Waytha Moorthy’s aide

Video edited, says Syed Afzarizal Syed Salim, who allegedly tried to warn minister not to trample on Malay rights through ICERD.

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Umno man denies threatening Waytha Moorthy’s aide

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Cash-strapped PWTC woos govt agencies

Umno’s defeat at GE14 and frozen bank accounts from 1MDB probe push party-owned companies into dire financial straits.

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Cash-strapped PWTC woos govt agencies

Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Coffee-shop talk not enough to oust Zahid

Party grassroots leaders say president has full support from members and unlikely to face a vote of no-confidence.

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Coffee-shop talk not enough to oust Zahid

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 09:18 PM

Umno drops plan to get into govt via back door

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says party doesn't want to get involved in fights between Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Anwar Ibrahim over PM's post.

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Umno drops plan to get into govt via back door

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 08:35 PM

There will be no rioting during ICERD rally, says Zahid

He slams 'provocative' statements that Umno and PAS leaders are stirring trouble over the ratification of the UN convention. 

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There will be no rioting during ICERD rally, says Zahid

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 05:58 PM

Hand over Malay-majority seats, Selangor Umno tells BN partners

Previous seat-sharing system no longer viable, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Hand over Malay-majority seats, Selangor Umno tells BN partners

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 11:18 AM

Umno man wants Waytha Moorthy sacked over anti-racism treaty

Minister is accused of riling up and sowing fear among the Malays.

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Umno man wants Waytha Moorthy sacked over anti-racism treaty

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 11:18 AM

Malays will run amok if ICERD ratified, warns Zahid

We will unite with PAS to fight it nationwide, says Umno president.

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Malays will run amok if ICERD ratified, warns Zahid

Saturday, 17 Nov 2018 10:42 PM

PAS and Umno to hold joint protest against ICERD

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirms that the two parties will hold the joint protest on December 8 in Kuala Lumpur.

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Saturday, 17 Nov 2018 03:18 PM

Dr Mahathir turned down 12 Umno MPs, says Zahid

The prime minister had invited me to defect to Bersatu, says Umno president.

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Dr Mahathir turned down 12 Umno MPs, says Zahid