Ravin Palanisamy

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 14 Feb 2020 11:00 AM

Voters still have faith in reps facing Tamil Tiger charges

Gadek, Seremban Jaya folk praise DAP duo’s service, say they deserve chance to explain themselves.

Voters still have faith in reps facing Tamil Tiger charges

Thursday, 13 Feb 2020 04:13 PM

Rosmah asked me to expedite solar project, says witness

Former Education Ministry secretary-general Madinah Mohamad says it was odd as Rosmah had never requested help from her.

Rosmah asked me to expedite solar project, says witness

Thursday, 13 Feb 2020 04:00 PM

Rosmah’s lawyers hint at jet-setting gambling habit in bid to discredit Mahdzir

Former education minister denies knowledge of private jet purportedly used to travel to overseas gaming hubs. 

Rosmah’s lawyers hint at jet-setting gambling habit in bid to discredit Mahdzir

Thursday, 13 Feb 2020 02:49 PM

Mahdzir denies hiring lawyer to broker deal with AGC

He may have, however, appointed counsel for some other reason, court hears.

Mahdzir denies hiring lawyer to broker deal with AGC

Wednesday, 12 Feb 2020 04:33 PM

Najib wanted solar hybrid project monitored, court hears

Rosmah’s defence team accuses Mahdzir Khalid of ‘avoidance, confession, deflection’, pointing finger at former PM.

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Najib wanted solar hybrid project monitored, court hears


Wednesday, 12 Feb 2020 03:26 PM

Defence says Mahdzir received money from ‘cronies’ to pass solar hybrid project

Rosmah's lawyer asserts former education minister concealed facts from the accused and her husband.

Defence says Mahdzir received money from ‘cronies’ to pass solar hybrid project

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020 05:38 PM

Mahdzir turned prosecution witness to save himself, court told

Rosmah Mansor’s lawyer says ex-minister was facing 2 charges over solar project when he brokered deal with MACC.

Mahdzir turned prosecution witness to save himself, court told

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020 05:01 PM

Mahdzir claims ignorance of demands made by Rosmah’s ex-aide

Former education minister denies knowledge of anything allegedly asked by Rizal Mansor over solar project for Sarawak schools.  

Mahdzir claims ignorance of demands made by Rosmah’s ex-aide

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020 02:50 PM

Rosmah’s lawyer accuses Mahdzir of being ‘most corrupt’ over solar hybrid project

Defence says witness demanded a 20% cut in RM1.25 billion project.

Rosmah’s lawyer accuses Mahdzir of being ‘most corrupt’ over solar hybrid project

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 03:41 PM

‘Can I advise you something’ clip played in Rosmah's trial

Court allows audio recording to be played despite objection from defence.

‘Can I advise you something’ clip played in Rosmah's trial

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 02:59 PM

I wasn’t bribed, was simply following Najib's orders, ex-education minister tells court

RM1.25 billion hybrid solar project awarded to Jepak because accused's husband ordered it so, says Mahdzir Khalid.

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I wasn’t bribed, was simply following Najib's orders, ex-education minister tells court

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 07:00 AM

Pakatan leaders brand PAS ‘hypocrite, weird’

They say if Islamist party truly supports Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s leadership, then why oppose his policies.

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Pakatan leaders brand PAS ‘hypocrite, weird’

Tuesday, 04 Feb 2020 08:00 PM

180 Malaysian students still in China, says Teo Nie Ching

Deputy education minister says one student opted to stay in Wuhan for personal reasons, while all students in good health.

180 Malaysian students still in China, says Teo Nie Ching

Monday, 03 Feb 2020 03:01 PM

Rosmah on MC, graft trial postponed

Defence asks court not to reveal nature of ex-PM's wife's illness as it would be 'embarrassing'.

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Rosmah on MC, graft trial postponed

Sunday, 02 Feb 2020 04:34 PM

Learning maths, science in English helped my generation, says Syed Saddiq

Youth and sports minister says his grasp of the language improved because of it.

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Learning maths, science in English helped my generation, says Syed Saddiq