Jahabar Sadiq

Jahabar Sadiq runs The Malaysian Insight and has been a journalist since 1988. Follow him on Twitter.

E-mail: jsadiq@themalaysianinsight.com

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In Semenyih, smugness and cunning change sides

In Semenyih, smugness and cunning change sides

Umno and PAS tie-up shows how potent the Malay vote is and what the future trend is.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Cameron Highlands too far to feel May 9 tsunami ripples

Cameron Highlands too far to feel May 9 tsunami ripples

Barisan Nasional will likely keep the parliamentary seat at the polls tomorrow.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Manufacturing outrage out of nothing at all

Manufacturing outrage out of nothing at all

It's easy to make a mountain out of something even more minute than a molehill, to incite hate and provoke trouble.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
For Malaysia, old whine in a new bottle

For Malaysia, old whine in a new bottle

Those who voted for change on May 9 have the best opportunity to keep new govt accountable, and they must.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Political reality is integrity, not just more support

Political reality is integrity, not just more support

Pakatan Harapan should stop obsessing with getting greater numbers and concentrate on doing what it can with the support it has now.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
A rally for political survival 

A rally for political survival 

It is uncertain what else it has achieved, but the supporters' use of the Guy Fawkes mask must have had the man rolling over in his grave.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Anti-ICERD rally is Umno's opportunity for relevance

Anti-ICERD rally is Umno's opportunity for relevance

It is the only way for the former ruling party to gain mroe support right now.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Politicians stealing race to be village champs

Politicians stealing race to be village champs

Abdul Hadi Awang and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi ever ready to thwart nation’s attempt at cohesion and unity.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Fixing the Malay dilemma

Fixing the Malay dilemma

Dr Mahathir has cause to be concerned over his cabinet, the members of which need to understand that their job is to fix problems, not scheme to stay in power.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
In taxi tiff, a snapshot of an entitled past

In taxi tiff, a snapshot of an entitled past

Malaysian cabbies are like the old BN government – out of touch and out of time.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Nothing sacred in this new Malaysia

Nothing sacred in this new Malaysia

Royals who used to cosy up to the BN administration better wake up to the new realities post-GE14.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

If Education Minister Maszlee Malik insists on keeping his post at IIUM, then Pakatan is not much different from Barisan.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

His attention is surely more needed to ensure Malaysia has the best teachers and education system rather than on duties as IIUM president.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
Justice and the rule of law

Justice and the rule of law

Is it justice to cane women for gay sex, or is it to let a minister charged with corruption go free without benefit of a full trial?

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago
In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone

In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone

While Malaysians may seem happier today, there is discontent among minorities who have been marginalised and shunned.

Jahabar Sadiq6 years ago