Sheridan Mahavera

Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: sheridan@themalaysianinsight.com

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2013 transboundary smoke cost Malaysia RM1.57 billion, says report

2013 transboundary smoke cost Malaysia RM1.57 billion, says report

The substantial economic and health impact of the yearly smoke should compel Putrajaya to do more to combat it, say the authors.

Umno-PAS pact popular, but not sure-fire election winner

Umno-PAS pact popular, but not sure-fire election winner

Though surveys have shown most Malays support union, Pakatan can come out tops if it delivers on polls promises, say experts.

Umno-PAS to bank on ‘Islamic golden age’ to beat Pakatan in GE15

Umno-PAS to bank on ‘Islamic golden age’ to beat Pakatan in GE15

The nation’s 2 largest Malay parties signed pact resembling ‘Medina charter’ but analysts say it’s just political tool to regain power.

Nik Aziz would be happy with PAS-Umno deal, says Hadi  

Nik Aziz would be happy with PAS-Umno deal, says Hadi  

Revered deceased party spiritual leader was open to cooperating with Umno, but not joining a formal coalition, says PAS president. 

Non-Malay parties can clear the air on new deal, says Hadi

Non-Malay parties can clear the air on new deal, says Hadi

PAS president accuses opponents of misleading other Malays to challenge Islam, royalty.

Umno, PAS pact offers ‘new deal for Malaysia’

Umno, PAS pact offers ‘new deal for Malaysia’

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Malay parties’ new path in bid to topple Pakatan Harapan at GE15.

Umno, PAS won’t forget non-Muslims, says Tok Mat

Top priority now for 2 largest Malay parties in the country to achieve cohesion first before tackling unity among other races. 

PAS, Umno willing to set aside bitter past for ‘Malay unity’

PAS, Umno willing to set aside bitter past for ‘Malay unity’

Leaders, grassroots of two largest parties to converge on PWTC today to formalise political pact.  

Umno, PAS will control 8 states after GE15

Umno, PAS will control 8 states after GE15

Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah will fall as new pact able to garner Malay votes, predicts Umno No. 2.

Pressure group warns Umno-PAS pact not to fail or Malays will lose heart

Pressure group warns Umno-PAS pact not to fail or Malays will lose heart

Cooperation of 2 parties can make community on a par with Chinese and Indians, says Ummah chief.   

PAS-Umno to build pact on ‘besieged’ Malay narrative

PAS-Umno to build pact on ‘besieged’ Malay narrative

Country’s 2 largest Malay-Muslim parties to seal the deal on Saturday with single aim of ousting Pakatan Harapan at GE15.

Malaysia can’t expect trade war benefits to continue

Malaysia can’t expect trade war benefits to continue

Economic gains from US-China dispute not guaranteed to be sustainable, so nation must leverage own strengths.

US-China trade war bad for Malaysia despite early gains

US-China trade war bad for Malaysia despite early gains

Negative impact will ultimately outweigh short-term benefits, warns American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.

Muslim groups unbothered by Jakim directive

Muslim groups unbothered by Jakim directive

Abim, Ikram say no joint prayers at their interfaith programmes anyway.

Joint prayers between Muslims, non-Muslims ‘not recommended’, confirms Jakim

Joint prayers between Muslims, non-Muslims ‘not recommended’, confirms Jakim

The department says the ruling was made based on two meetings with state religious authorities and fatwa councils.