Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 09:13 PM

Health Ministry shortens quarantine period from 14 to 10 days starting tomorrow

Noor Hisham says decision on new duration for self-isolation based on latest scientific evidence.

Health Ministry shortens quarantine period from 14 to 10 days starting tomorrow

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 08:17 PM

6 new Covid-19 clusters, 4 related to workplaces

Ministry categorises one cluster in Johor as ‘religious-related’.

6 new Covid-19 clusters, 4 related to workplaces

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 07:30 PM

After three days, virus recoveries outnumber new infections

Selangor, Sabah and Kuala Lumpur still account for the most number of cases, in that order.

After three days, virus recoveries outnumber new infections

Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 07:35 PM

Another KL construction site among 3 new Covid-19 clusters

The Bina Cendana cluster has so far reported 11 cases, 10 of them foreigners.

Another KL construction site among 3 new Covid-19 clusters

Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 07:07 PM

1,937 Covid-19 cases, third-highest since pandemic began

Selangor accounts for the most number of cases at 823.

1,937 Covid-19 cases, third-highest since pandemic began


Friday, 11 Dec 2020 02:11 PM

Prosecution wraps up Rosmah’s solar corruption case

Court dismisses prosecution’s application to submit phone calls between her and husband Najib Razak as evidence.

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 Prosecution wraps up Rosmah’s solar corruption case

Friday, 11 Dec 2020 10:25 AM

Mahdzir takes the stand in Rosmah’s graft trial

Defence accuses Umno veep of being ‘most corrupt’ education minister ever for demanding kickbacks in solar-hybrid project.

Mahdzir takes the stand in Rosmah’s graft trial

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Rep denies asking Jaya Grocer to close down alcohol section

Puncak Alam residents started petition, says Mohd Shaid Rosli, after non-Muslims slam ‘Malay territory’ claims.

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Rep denies asking Jaya Grocer to close down alcohol section

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 09:18 PM

Daily Covid-19 cases can hit 1,700 by December 23, warns Noor Hisham

The director-general of health reminds everyone to adhere to the SOP to prevent transmission of the virus.

Daily Covid-19 cases can hit 1,700 by December 23, warns Noor Hisham

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 08:05 PM

Health Ministry ready for influx of cases from foreign workers

Noor Hisham expects most Covid-19 infections among migrant labourers to be mild or asymptomatic.

Health Ministry ready for influx of cases from foreign workers

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 07:20 PM

52 Covid-19 cases from 4 new clusters reported today

Cases linked to new groups of infections detected in Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Negri Sembilan, Johor Kelantan and Perak.

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 06:44 PM

More recoveries than infections today, with Selangor leading in new cases

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there were 959 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, while 1,068 recovered.

More recoveries than infections today, with Selangor leading in new cases

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 11:18 PM

Up to party leaders now to decide on Perak, says Hisham

BN treasurer-general says issue has 'played its course'.

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Up to party leaders now to decide on Perak, says Hisham

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 07:29 PM

Two new virus clusters today, a construction site among them

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the cluster has infected 15 people in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Negri Sembilan.

Two new virus clusters today, a construction site among them

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 06:51 PM

1,012 new Covid-19 infections, Malaysia surges past 75,000 cases

Selangor tops case count at 417 followed by Sabah at 271.

1,012 new Covid-19 infections, Malaysia surges past 75,000 cases