Sheridan Mahavera

'What will become of us?': A tale of two coal towns in the energy transition

'What will become of us?': A tale of two coal towns in the energy transition

A look at communities in Indonesia and Malaysia impacted by the latter’s decision to phase out coal for electricity generation.
Getting the Freedom of Information law Malaysia deserves

Getting the Freedom of Information law Malaysia deserves

Observers question if Madani govt can deliver another crucial reform promise at next Dewan Rakyat sitting.
Fadhlina must resign over dive in Pisa scores - Bersama

Fadhlina must resign over dive in Pisa scores - Bersama

Policy spokesperson says 2025 scores are significantly lower than 2018's.
MP questions if taxpayers could end up bailing out AirAsia

MP questions if taxpayers could end up bailing out AirAsia

Questions raised over ministry's appointment of consultant to assess airline's funding needs.
New US tariff kicks in, some Malaysian goods exempted

New US tariff kicks in, some Malaysian goods exempted

Vegetable oils, beef, plants, wood, and circuit boards among those on the list.
Johor polls: MCA trumps DAP, Bersama loses deposits but deals damage, PN wiped out

Johor polls: MCA trumps DAP, Bersama loses deposits but deals damage, PN wiped out

One of the biggest losers is DAP, despite capturing the most seats for Harapan.
KINIGUIDE | Johor polls: BN-Harapan rivalry and the battle for Madani's political balance

KINIGUIDE | Johor polls: BN-Harapan rivalry and the battle for Madani's political balance

Outcome may determine when both coalitions will end ties at federal level.
What Malaysia needs for effective FOI law

What Malaysia needs for effective FOI law

Independent supervisory commission, continued training are among practices in Sri Lanka.
How freedom of information changed Sri Lanka

How freedom of information changed Sri Lanka

Lessons Malaysia can learn as it prepares to enact own FOI Act.
From carrots to sticks: Turning a plastic waste problem into income

From carrots to sticks: Turning a plastic waste problem into income

Packaging rules, community-driven circular systems can boost recycling and recycled materials industry.
Can one of the region's biggest consumers of plastic curb its wasteful habit?

Can one of the region's biggest consumers of plastic curb its wasteful habit?

More than 16 years after 'no-free plastic bag' and 'separation at source', has Malaysia resolved its plastic waste problem?
Federal govt information requests could cost RM10 under new law

Federal govt information requests could cost RM10 under new law

Govt departments are also required to respond to each request within 3 days.
From secrecy to sharing

From secrecy to sharing

Govt needs to learn lessons from S’gor, Penang to craft national Freedom of Information law.

Four things to know about the Malaysia-Indonesia border dispute

Four things to know about the Malaysia-Indonesia border dispute

Indonesian media reports that Malaysia had ceded land spark confusion, speculation.
What happens to residents of disputed M'sia-Indonesia border lands?

What happens to residents of disputed M'sia-Indonesia border lands?

Govt yet to clarify compensation and citizenship issues for those affected.
Protest against 'Dragon Temple Lane' name change to go on

Protest against 'Dragon Temple Lane' name change to go on

This is despite Penang government clarifying that it was a proposal by a temple.
Politics in 2026: Key events to watch

Politics in 2026: Key events to watch

Coalition tensions, state polls, and reforms could define Malaysia's year ahead.
Why graft charges involving politicians don't stick and how to fix this

Why graft charges involving politicians don't stick and how to fix this

A closer look at the 28 corruption cases since 2018.
Big guns dodging the bullet in graft cases

Big guns dodging the bullet in graft cases

21 charged, but how many have gone to jail?
Sabah polls: Only 1 in 5 winners received more than 50pct votes

Sabah polls: Only 1 in 5 winners received more than 50pct votes

About half of Sabah seats won with less than 40pct of the vote.
'Sabah first' wave sweeps in locals, drowns peninsula parties

'Sabah first' wave sweeps in locals, drowns peninsula parties

GRS cements its hold; DAP loses all eight seats.
Why are states not preventing wildlife hit-and-run, activist asks

Why are states not preventing wildlife hit-and-run, activist asks

RM250m in funds available for areas with frequent wildlife sightings, SAM officer says.