Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 06:51 PM

Three new Covid-19 clusters today, all in Sabah

41 cases from clusters detected in Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, Lahad Datu districts.  

Three new Covid-19 clusters today, all in Sabah

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 06:33 PM

Covid-19 recoveries pass 31,000 mark

822 new cases, 2 deaths recorded today, says Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 recoveries pass 31,000 mark

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 12:20 PM

The Malaysian Insight photojournalist wins international award

600 submissions from 120 nations and only one winner from each country.

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The Malaysian Insight photojournalist wins international award

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Modest Deepavali as Covid-19 hits incomes

Many forego new decorations, parties to safeguard health and keep wallets in check.

Modest Deepavali as Covid-19 hits incomes

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

CMCO crushes traders banking on Deepavali rush to stay afloat

Future looks bleak wiithout festive-sale revenue that account for bulk of annual earnings.

CMCO crushes traders banking on Deepavali rush to stay afloat


Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 08:47 PM

Three new clusters in Sabah, one in Kelantan, says Noor Hisham

The director-general of health says 101 Covid-19 cases were detected in the clusters.

Three new clusters in Sabah, one in Kelantan, says Noor Hisham

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 07:36 PM

Need to look at clinical trial reports first, says Noor Hisham on Covid-19 vaccine

The director-general of health says there are currently 11 vaccines in phase 3 trials but the reports have yet to be scrutinised.

Need to look at clinical trial reports first, says Noor Hisham on Covid-19 vaccine

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 06:26 PM

Malaysia’s Covid-19 death toll reaches 300 mark

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 6 people died of virus today.

Malaysia’s Covid-19 death toll reaches 300 mark

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 10:32 PM

6 new clusters bring total to 156

New groups of connected Covid-19 infections found in Sabah, Selangor, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Putrajaya.

6 new clusters bring total to 156

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 09:31 PM

No need for Deepavali panic-buying, says health DG

Top government medic reminds people shops are open under CMCO but interdistrict, interstate travel not allowed.

No need for Deepavali panic-buying, says health DG

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 09:16 PM

Near-blanket CMCO to protect other green zones, says D-G

Noor Hisham says it would be late if partial lockdown is imposed after areas become red zones.

Near-blanket CMCO to protect other green zones, says D-G

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 08:22 PM

Joint Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan Covid-19 cases top Sabah

Combined total of 424 exceeds Borneo state’s 370 new infections, says health D-G.

Joint Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan Covid-19 cases top Sabah

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 06:27 PM

Recoveries outpace 972 new Covid-19 cases

Record 1,345 discharged from hospitals in last 24 hours.

Recoveries outpace 972 new Covid-19 cases

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 02:12 PM

Tamil schools getting funds under Budget 2021, assures Saravanan

This year's approach different, with allocations all under Education Ministry, says minister.

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Tamil schools getting funds under Budget 2021, assures Saravanan

Sunday, 08 Nov 2020 07:19 PM

2 new Covid-19 clusters in peninsula

Another two clusters in East Malaysia end, says Noor Hisham.

2 new Covid-19 clusters in peninsula