Aminah Farid

Aminah is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 11:20 AM

Muslims bracing for quiet Ramadan

Bazaars, buffets, communal prayers banned under MCO, with many saying time to get closer to God.

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Muslims bracing for quiet Ramadan

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 01:10 PM

Food, clothing for Rohingya held in Langkawi

202 refugees sailing for Cox Bazar camp, Bangladesh, suffer from poor health, malnutrition and dehydration.

Food, clothing for Rohingya held in Langkawi

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Unable to work during MCO, refugees now risk eviction

Families squeezed into rental units share their woes as Malaysia fails to protect vulnerable as it fights Covid-19 outbreak.

Unable to work during MCO, refugees now risk eviction

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 05:33 PM

Fury erupts over double standard for MCO violators

Groups condemn authorities for cracking down on general public, closing one eye to ministers doing as they please.

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Fury erupts over double standard for MCO violators

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 01:06 PM

Group delivers over RM2.5 million worth of goods to needy under MCO

The Malaysian Relief Agency also liaises with other charity groups to avoid duplication of aid.

Group delivers over RM2.5 million worth of goods to needy under MCO


Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 10:32 AM

Health minister mocked over ‘500 countries’ claim

Adham Baba also blames the previous government for failing to prevent the tabligh cluster when it was toppled days before the gathering.

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Health minister mocked over ‘500 countries’ claim

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 05:22 PM

Higher education minister roasted online for unnecessary use of PPE

Social media users also question Noraini Ahmad’s visit to the lab during the ongoing movement-control order period.

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Higher education minister roasted online for unnecessary use of PPE

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Axed exams leave matric students worried about varsity entry

Some fret about drop in grades, while others say decision taken in view of Covid-19 crisis ‘for the greater good’.

Axed exams leave matric students worried about varsity entry

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 11:10 AM

Spike in orders leads to delays in courier deliveries

Malaysians staying home during MCO shopping more online, say courier firms.

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Spike in orders leads to delays in courier deliveries

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 03:18 PM

Malaysians ticked off by higher education minister’s TikTok video

Social media users didn’t mince words, slamming Noraini Ahmad for her stunt.

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Malaysians ticked off by higher education minister’s TikTok video

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 08:25 PM

Mavcom gives airlines time to refund passengers

Malaysian carriers striving to manage requests with limited resources, explains aviation regulator.

Mavcom gives airlines time to refund passengers

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Parents, teachers grapple with online classes

Children treat MCO period as ‘holiday’, while some households lack digital devices as e-learning becomes new norm.

Parents, teachers grapple with online classes

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 10:25 AM

Group raises RM37,000 to feed 1,000 Pahang Orang Asli families

Global Peace Foundation Malaysia shines light on villagers’ plight during MCO.

Group raises RM37,000 to feed 1,000 Pahang Orang Asli families

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Food prices stable despite MCO, shoppers say

Little variation in how much fruits, vegetables and meat cost, but some fish up by almost 50%.

Food prices stable despite MCO, shoppers say

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Orang Asli likely to fall through Prihatin gap

Activists fear Putrajaya’s cash aid might not reach neediest among B40 group, who lack bank accounts.

Orang Asli likely to fall through Prihatin gap