Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Friday, 19 Jun 2020 07:41 PM

Tahfiz, madrasah can operate from June 24, says Health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the Health Ministry will keep a close eye on such facilities.

Tahfiz, madrasah can operate from June 24, says Health D-G

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 07:03 PM

New cluster in Kidurong, Sarawak with 6 cases detected

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 231 people have been identified as close contacts and are being tested.

New cluster in Kidurong, Sarawak with 6 cases detected

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 05:40 PM

70 Covid-19 recoveries, 6 new cases, no deaths

Active cases now at 344.

70 Covid-19 recoveries, 6 new cases, no deaths

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 01:55 PM

Consult Orang Asli before logging, senator tells Putrajaya

Community badly affected when logging takes place in tribal land, as food and water sources contaminated.

Consult Orang Asli before logging, senator tells Putrajaya

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 04:42 PM

Restaurants can fill up tables, but social distancing required

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says it makes no sense to seat only two people at a table for 10.

Restaurants can fill up tables, but social distancing required


Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 04:25 PM

No go for cinemas yet, says Ismail Sabri

Minister says govt has no SOPs prepared for theatres to reopen.

No go for cinemas yet, says Ismail Sabri

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 03:33 PM

Meetings, seminars of up to 250 people allowed in green zones

Organisers should keep in mind size of venue in relation to number of participants, says minister.

Meetings, seminars of up to 250 people allowed in green zones

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 03:07 PM

Face-to-face interviews now allowed, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government is now drafting up procedures and guidelines for interviews.

Face-to-face interviews now allowed, says minister

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 02:42 PM

Socso paid RM103 million to 30,000 who lost jobs, says minister

Most of the workers were from manufacturing sector, says Saravanan.

Socso paid RM103 million to 30,000 who lost jobs, says minister

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 02:17 PM

Mahsa chief is new chairman of Socso’s ‘almost perfect board’

Board of workers' welfare fund comprises members of the public, professionals and corporate members and so is perfect, says human resources minister.

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Mahsa chief is new chairman of Socso’s ‘almost perfect board’

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Kids excited, parents worry as schools reopen

Form 5, 6 classes to start on June 24 with calls for parents to assist teachers prep classrooms.

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Kids excited, parents worry as schools reopen

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

304 homeless still in DBKL shelters

The city hall is waiting for further instructions from the government on what to do with them.

304 homeless still in DBKL shelters

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] This could solve waste management and keep Malaysia clean

EVER wondered if there was a better way to manage our solid waste other than sending it to the landfill? Roland Tee a r...

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 09:17 PM

Hairstylists happy to be back

Barber shops and salons take care to fully comply with health, safety guidelines.

Hairstylists happy to be back

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

30 years on, same tales of abuse in detention centres

Detainees still suffering from hunger, rough treatment, say civil society groups despite decades highlighting problems.

30 years on, same tales of abuse in detention centres