Aminah Farid

Aminah is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 17 May 2022 01:41 PM

Dr Mahathir may sue Zahid over ‘fake Malay identity’ claim

Nonagenarian demands apology, retraction of defamatory statement.

Dr Mahathir may sue Zahid over ‘fake Malay identity’ claim

Monday, 16 May 2022 05:09 PM

Malaysia needs law to protect journalists, says watchdog

Geramm says pressmen’s first mandatory step should not be to ‘ask for permission’ or ‘seek cooperation’.

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Monday, 16 May 2022 10:11 AM

2,239 Covid-19 cases yesterday

Four coronavirus-linked deaths have been reported.

2,239 Covid-19 cases yesterday

Tuesday, 10 May 2022 09:59 AM

2,246 new Covid cases, 1 death

Virus surge continues with 4,461,135 infections logged to date.

2,246 new Covid cases, 1 death

Monday, 09 May 2022 05:14 PM

Recall law best option to empower voters to elect their reps, says Bersih

Watchdog says elected lawmakers are accountable to their constituents.

Recall law best option to empower voters to elect their reps, says Bersih


Monday, 09 May 2022 04:28 PM

Weak federal govt can still implement reforms, says PKR MP

Wong Chen argues Putrajaya can pass anti-party hopping law even with its precarious majority.

Weak federal govt can still implement reforms, says PKR MP

Monday, 09 May 2022 02:24 PM

Pass ‘clear-cut’ anti-party hopping law first, says Gobind

Puchong MP says recall election procedures can be looked at later due to time constraints.

Pass ‘clear-cut’ anti-party hopping law first, says Gobind

Monday, 02 May 2022 07:00 AM

Don’t throw away your masks just yet, warn health experts

Doctors say risks from crowded outdoor venues mean keeping face covered is the smart choice.

Don’t throw away your masks just yet, warn health experts

Thursday, 28 Apr 2022 04:20 PM

No compulsory social distancing in schools from May 1

Education minister says masks still required indoors.

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No compulsory social distancing in schools from May 1

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 02:14 PM

Group says jail sentence against Maria Chin a form of intimidation

Petaling Jaya lawmaker has freedom to express, duty to address injustice and inequalities, it says.

Group says jail sentence against Maria Chin a form of intimidation

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Child abuse prevalent in Malaysia, say activists

Many cases go unreported, they say.

Child abuse prevalent in Malaysia, say activists

Monday, 25 Apr 2022 09:46 AM

Malaysia logs 4,006 new Covid cases, lowest since Jan 24

8 more people die of infection, data show.

Malaysia logs 4,006 new Covid cases, lowest since Jan 24

Monday, 25 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Many not ready to stop masking

They say it is specially risky to go barefaced in crowded indoor areas.

Many not ready to stop masking

Sunday, 24 Apr 2022 05:49 PM

Why is MACC investigating Nazlan but not Azam, asks Guan Eng

DAP chairman says the agency should probe Raja Petra’s allegations.

Why is MACC investigating Nazlan but not Azam, asks Guan Eng

Sunday, 24 Apr 2022 12:33 PM

218 new Covid-19 hospital admissions yesterday

Only 12% of ICU beds nationwide are occupied.

218 new Covid-19 hospital admissions yesterday