Ravin Palanisamy

Ravin is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 08:53 PM

Govt to set ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kit, says KJ

Health minister says national testing policy in the pipeline.

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Govt to set ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kit, says KJ

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 08:17 PM

Health Ministry to focus on five states with spike in Covid infections

They are Sabah, Johor, Kedah, Penang, and Kelantan.

Health Ministry to focus on five states with spike in Covid infections

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 07:33 PM

Health minister promises better data on Covid-19, vaccination from next week

Khairy says ministry working towards transparency, detailed statistics to be made available to public.

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Health minister promises better data on Covid-19, vaccination from next week

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 07:19 PM

Malaysia to enter endemic phase of Covid-19 by end-October, Khairy says

This is subject to 80% of country's adult population being fully vaccinated.

Malaysia to enter endemic phase of Covid-19 by end-October, Khairy says

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 03:34 PM

New Covid-19 cases drop to 18,762, Kelantan sees record infections

Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak bring in highest numbers again.

New Covid-19 cases drop to 18,762, Kelantan sees record infections


Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 08:39 PM

22 new Covid-19 clusters contribute 714 positive cases

There are 1,475 active clusters in the country today.

22 new Covid-19 clusters contribute 714 positive cases

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 07:53 PM

5,526 fully vaccinated people contract Covid-19, 65 in ICU

Breakthrough infection figure is highest since Health Ministry started releasing data.

5,526 fully vaccinated people contract Covid-19, 65 in ICU

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 07:05 PM

282 new Covid-19 deaths

Patients in critical care drop to 1,005.

282 new Covid-19 deaths

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 05:32 PM

Will Bersatu act against youth member over attack on security guard, asks DAP's Ramasamy

 No party leader has come out to condemn or take action against Noor Azhar Muhammad, says Penang deputy chief minister.

Will Bersatu act against youth member over attack on security guard, asks DAP's Ramasamy

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 03:59 PM

20,897 new Covid-19 cases, Selangor breaches 600,000 overall mark

Klang Valley infections account for 26% of today’s total number.  

20,897 new Covid-19 cases, Selangor breaches 600,000 overall mark

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 03:01 PM

Covid-19 hospitalisation plummets in Selangor

Amirudin says bed usage down from 130% to 80% with daily case number less than half of record high.

Covid-19 hospitalisation plummets in Selangor

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Volunteer group turns hotel into low-risk Covid-19 centre for the poor

Facility funded with donations, run by volunteers.

Volunteer group turns hotel into low-risk Covid-19 centre for the poor

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 08:16 PM

My uncle's death was totally unnecessary, says nephew

Deceased was a guard who was viciously attacked by homestay guest at Ipoh condominium last year.

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My uncle's death was totally unnecessary, says nephew

Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 12:57 AM

Umno backs Ismail Sabri

Party demands Perikatan Nasional label should go in favour of ‘Malaysian family’ government.

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Umno backs Ismail Sabri

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 08:25 PM

28 new Covid-19 clusters today, 15 from community transmissions

Sarawak has highest number of new groups, with 9.

28 new Covid-19 clusters today, 15 from community transmissions