Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 07:31 PM

7 new clusters report 267 virus cases

Terengganu detention centre contributes the most cases, with 99.

7 new clusters report 267 virus cases

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 06:40 PM

Covid-19 death toll reaches 700

11 fatalities, 3,585 new cases logged today, says Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 death toll reaches 700

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 08:18 PM

8 of 13 new Covid clusters linked to workplace

Transmissions mostly occurred in factories, says Noor Hisham. 

8 of 13 new Covid clusters linked to workplace

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 07:02 PM

New virus cases top 3,000 12 days in a row

11 people died of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours.

New virus cases top 3,000 12 days in a row

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 04:36 PM

Hindu group appeals to Kedah sultan to enforce royal declaration of Thaipusam holiday

Agamam Ani says menteri besar bullying Indians and disrespecting late ruler.

Hindu group appeals to Kedah sultan to enforce royal declaration of Thaipusam holiday


Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 09:37 PM

Spike in workplace clusters worrying, says health D-G

Most are found in factories, construction sites, service-related businesses.

Spike in workplace clusters worrying, says health D-G

Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 08:09 PM

11 new Covid-19 clusters, 8 linked to workplaces

480 infections recorded from new virus batches, says Noor Hisham.

11 new Covid-19 clusters, 8 linked to workplaces

Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 06:47 PM

Record-breaking 4,275 new Covid-19 cases

Last daily high was a week ago, at 4,029.

Record-breaking 4,275 new Covid-19 cases

Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 01:05 PM

Hindu group turns to Kedah sultan for help in Thaipusam holiday row

Memorandum will inform ruler of menteri besar's bullying of community, says Arun Doraisamy.

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Hindu group turns to Kedah sultan for help in Thaipusam holiday row

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 07:43 PM

New daily high of 16 new Covid-19 clusters

11 linked to workplaces, says Noor Hisham.

New daily high of 16 new Covid-19 clusters

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 06:38 PM

4,008 new infections, active cases breach 40,000 mark

Selangor’s total case tally surges past 50,000.

4,008 new infections, active cases breach 40,000 mark

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 05:47 PM

Tok Pa still in hospital, lungs need treatment

Minister thanks medical staff, tells politicians to tone down politicking.

Tok Pa still in hospital, lungs need treatment

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 02:52 PM

Prasarana tells senior staff to go for Covid-19 screening

After chairman Tajuddin Abdul Rahman tests positive, company says protocols in play to minimise spread of virus.

Prasarana tells senior staff to go for Covid-19 screening

Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021 09:44 PM

14 more hospitals designated for Covid-19 treatment

This adds 539 beds to the total available for virus patients, says Health D-G.

14 more hospitals designated for Covid-19 treatment

Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021 08:27 PM

Case numbers expected to plateau next week, says Noor Hisham

Health Ministry will re-evaluate MCO then, says Putrajaya's top medic. 

Case numbers expected to plateau next week, says Noor Hisham