Aminah Farid

Aminah is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

TV, studies, reading… quarantine life for student returnees

Those fortunate enough to have own room say they’re passing 14-day isolation by keeping busy.

TV, studies, reading… quarantine life for student returnees

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

MCO a massive blow to single mums

After losing income, they depend on aid from govt, civil groups, which barely covers basic needs.

MCO a massive blow to single mums

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Indie bookstores move online in age of Covid-19

Brick-and-mortar stores find it hard to survive post-MCO shutdown amid shrinking ringgit, cautious spending.

Indie bookstores move online in age of Covid-19

Saturday, 20 Jun 2020 12:32 PM

More discounts on electricity during MCO months

7.66 million users to benefit.

More discounts on electricity during MCO months

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Selangor food aid project matches surplus with need

Friends work out aid system, allowing those with too much to give to those with too little.

Selangor food aid project matches surplus with need


Friday, 19 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] How Royal Selangor became the world's largest pewter empire

FOUNDED in 1885, Royal Selangor has come a long way from the day its founder Yoong Koon first arrived in Malaya. The c...

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Retailers welcome shoppers back with tighter procedures

No more trying on clothes, items sanitised among ‘stringent’ SOP as businesses learn to operate under ‘new normal’.

Retailers welcome shoppers back with tighter procedures

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Tempatan Fest goes online to support local brands

Unable to tour, event group goes digital to tap collaborations, sponsors.

Tempatan Fest goes online to support local brands

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 07:03 PM

MySejahtera app keeps crashing, say frustrated users

Many looking to download it to get govt's RM50 e-wallet credits offer.

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Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Cutting losses, unemployed youth return to kampung

City living not viable without steady income, some can’t see pandemic-battered economy recovering anytime soon.

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Cutting losses, unemployed youth return to kampung

Thursday, 28 May 2020 05:21 PM

Unlikely Covid-19 will break global supply chain, says Matrade boss

Almost impossible for a country to produce something without external input, says trade agency chief.

Unlikely Covid-19 will break global supply chain, says Matrade boss

Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:39 PM

More businesses expected to reopen soon, says Tok Pa

Minister assures SMEs of governement's continued attention to their welfare.

More businesses expected to reopen soon, says Tok Pa

Saturday, 23 May 2020 11:00 AM

Raya ads capture MCO mood

Directors and producers maximising on technology to direct, film commercials.

Raya ads capture MCO mood

Friday, 22 May 2020 01:00 PM

Covid-19 saps Hari Raya of joy

Malaysians separated by lockdown forced to make sacrifices, celebrate alone.

Covid-19 saps Hari Raya of joy

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 07:00 AM

Coronavirus kills the mood of Hari Raya traders

Merchants struggling with unsold stock, poor sales as trading hours limited to stem Covid-19.

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Coronavirus kills the mood of Hari Raya traders