Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Sunday, 03 May 2020 06:11 PM

Immigration raids Selangor Mansion, arrests 180 migrant workers

Residents ‘scared’, press barred from scene as authorities go door-to-door, hunting for foreigners without documents.

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Immigration raids Selangor Mansion, arrests 180 migrant workers

Sunday, 03 May 2020 12:36 PM

Immigration raid at Selangor Mansion this morning, says resident

The source says authorities went door to door for inspections and those without documents are told to gather outside.

Immigration raid at Selangor Mansion this morning, says resident

Sunday, 03 May 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] Dine-in customers allowed in restaurants as relaxed MCO kicks in

FOLLOWING the announcement by Putrajaya that the movement control order will be relaxed from May 4, restaurants are gett...

Sunday, 03 May 2020 07:00 AM

Restaurants fear offering dine-in option too soon

New SOP, such as tables placed 2m apart, taking temperature and phone details, too onerous for some.

Restaurants fear offering dine-in option too soon

Friday, 01 May 2020 07:06 PM

Change to loan moratorium will worsen people’s plight, says Fomca

CEO says ‘absurd’ to expect payment of 6 months’ accumulated interest in one go.

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Change to loan moratorium will worsen people’s plight, says Fomca


Friday, 01 May 2020 07:00 AM

Selayang traders to bear cost of virus screening for local hires

Foreigners not allowed to work during lockdown in the area.

 Selayang traders to bear cost of virus screening for local hires

Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 11:40 AM

Vets operating since start of MCO, puzzled over minister’s remark

Clinics accepting appointments only, follow DVS guidelines on operations.

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Vets operating since start of MCO, puzzled over minister’s remark

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 01:15 PM

Small group of Menara City One residents ‘still not tested’ for Covid-19

Nearly a month into lockdown, residents' committee says health officials have overlooked some tenants.

Small group of Menara City One residents ‘still not tested’ for Covid-19

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Opposition MPs demand transparency on food aid

Packs worth less than stated value, silence from minister in charge among issues dogging distribution during MCO.

Opposition MPs demand transparency on food aid

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 10:07 PM

Menara City One residents rubbish official line on testing chaos

Ministry of Health accused of ignoring ‘pleas’ to carry out safer, more structured testing.

Menara City One residents rubbish official line on testing chaos

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 05:16 PM

Mat Hasan says Umno has no formal links with Perikatan parties

It is only trying to save Malaysia from political turmoil triggered by Pakatan groups, says deputy chief.

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Mat Hasan says Umno has no formal links with Perikatan parties

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Quiet Ramadan in locked down Masjid India

Residents say they can do nothing more than stay home and pray for all this to end soon.

Quiet Ramadan in locked down Masjid India

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Home deliveries lifesaver for businesses

Operators bring produce, goods to locked-in Malaysians, see e-commerce as permanent change to consumer behaviour.

Home deliveries lifesaver for businesses

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 03:30 PM

3 arrests, 286 tip-offs keep MACC busy during shutdown

MCO has not put a stop to illegal activities, says anti-corruption agency,

3 arrests, 286 tip-offs keep MACC busy during shutdown

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Selayang residents unprepared for lockdown cry for help

Swift, sudden EMCO takes 2,000 people by surprise.

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Selayang residents unprepared for lockdown cry for help