Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Wednesday, 02 Sep 2020 04:25 PM

Raub farmers say will make up Pahang’s losses but want consortium out

Durian growers offer to pay years of owed taxes, share profits on condition 'profiteer' is not involved.

Raub farmers say will make up Pahang’s losses but want consortium out

Tuesday, 01 Sep 2020 11:00 AM

No hope, no future for more than 4,000 guides

Tourism industry sees little way out as borders remain closed while pandemic rages on.

No hope, no future for more than 4,000 guides

Tuesday, 01 Sep 2020 11:00 AM

Tour guides turn farmers, food vendors, e-hailing drivers

Visit Malaysia Year 2020 cancelled, borders still closed as Covid-19 continues to wreak economic havoc.

Tour guides turn farmers, food vendors, e-hailing drivers

Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 07:36 PM

Virus mutation, high population prompted Aman Jaya EMCO, says Noor Hisham

It is hoped lockdown will contain Covid-19 outbreak in northern state, which has spread to Penang.

Virus mutation, high population prompted Aman Jaya EMCO, says Noor Hisham

Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 05:46 PM

No new cases from Tawar cluster, 5 new infections today

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says three of the cases were local transmissions while the rest were imported.

No new cases from Tawar cluster, 5 new infections today


Wednesday, 26 Aug 2020 04:48 PM

Pahang durian farmers turn to Pakatan MPs for help

Samka memorandum slams ‛tyrannical’ Royal Pahang Durian Group contract.

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Pahang durian farmers turn to Pakatan MPs for help

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

In ‛win-die’ situation, Raub farmers prefer to deal with state

Save Musang King Alliance calls consortium's terms for fruit pricing, levy on land 'ridiculous'.

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In ‛win-die’ situation, Raub farmers prefer to deal with state

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

Not all Raub durian farmers illegal, says state rep

Some received permits in the 1970s to grow crops in the area.

Not all Raub durian farmers illegal, says state rep

Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020 04:50 PM

Let police investigate Khairuddin, says senior minister

Government leaving it to investigators to determine if further action is needed on PAS MP, says Ismail Sabri.

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Let police investigate Khairuddin, says senior minister

Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020 02:39 PM

Raub durian growers say police barring them from farms

They say only those with passes issued by state firm can access orchards.

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Raub durian growers say police barring them from farms

Monday, 24 Aug 2020 02:32 PM

Pahang halts enforcement action against durian farmers

2 reps confirm decision announced in state legislature.

Pahang halts enforcement action against durian farmers

Friday, 21 Aug 2020 12:04 PM

Ramasamy slams Kedah govt for turning Hindu shrine into motorcycle park

Penang deputy chief minister says ‘vicious’ act not consistent with reasons given for demolition.

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Ramasamy slams Kedah govt for turning Hindu shrine into motorcycle park

Thursday, 20 Aug 2020 05:27 PM

Hindu Sangam raises spectre of temple clusters

Group confirms receiving complaints on Covid-19 rules being breached at houses of worship.

Hindu Sangam raises spectre of temple clusters

Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 05:32 PM

Witness again testifies RM1.5 million delivered to Rosmah’s home

Prosecution raps defence for ‛fishing’ to find out what former Jepak Holdings managing director told MACC.

Witness again testifies RM1.5 million delivered to Rosmah’s home

Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 02:43 PM

Rosmah loses bid to view Sri Ram’s appointment letter

Judge says her defence team didn’t take issue with the prosecutor when trial started in February.

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Rosmah loses bid to view Sri Ram’s appointment letter