Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 11:00 AM

Prices of bottled cooking oil to soar 40% as subsidy ends

Retailers reveal the new prices of the item starting tomorrow.

Prices of bottled cooking oil to soar 40% as subsidy ends

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 05:22 PM

New chicken ceiling price set at RM9.40/kg

Govt decides to continue subsidy instead of floating cost as previously expected.

New chicken ceiling price set at RM9.40/kg

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 12:30 PM

Student bodies threaten protests if subsidies are cut

They list 5 demands, seek answers from the government.

Student bodies threaten protests if subsidies are cut

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Time for return-reuse policy for excess meds, say health groups

As drug waste runs rampant and supply shortages bite, cancer and palliative care associations urge redistribution to needy folk.

Time for return-reuse policy for excess meds, say health groups

Friday, 24 Jun 2022 11:00 AM

With Tian Chua shadowed, Prabakaran says up to PKR to decide on Batu seat

Incumbent cites people’s preference for him, says party would make informed choice.

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With Tian Chua shadowed, Prabakaran says up to PKR to decide on Batu seat


Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 01:49 PM

Mayor to meet PPR Sri Aman folk over City Hall neglect

Residents get date with Mahadi after staging protest.

Mayor to meet PPR Sri Aman folk over City Hall neglect

Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Cancer patients suffer from drug shortage

National Cancer Society Malaysia director says weakened ringgit against US dollar among causes of scarcity.

Cancer patients suffer from drug shortage

Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Cancers detected late as Covid delays screenings, says group

Late tests result in disease reaching advanced stage for half of patients.

Cancers detected late as Covid delays screenings, says group

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 02:33 PM

Umno veep calls on govt to recognise refugees’ rights

Mohamed Khaled Nordin urges Putrajaya to practise Islamic values in ensuring those fleeing from unrest are treated with dignity and respect.

Umno veep calls on govt to recognise refugees’ rights

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 07:46 AM

Malaysia reports zero Covid-19 deaths for first time in 18 months

Khairy hopes transition to endemic phase ‘continues to pay off’.

Malaysia reports zero Covid-19 deaths for first time in 18 months

Monday, 20 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Amid targeted subsidy talks, petrol dealers say rise in NGV demand unlikely

Players not anticipating change to current situation, rep says.

Amid targeted subsidy talks, petrol dealers say rise in NGV demand unlikely

Sunday, 19 Jun 2022 06:42 PM

Why is MACC only now probing into case of politicians who received UKSB funding in 2018, ask lawyer

Haniff Khatri Abdullah says anti-graft body has had ledger of names in its possession for four years.

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Why is MACC only now probing into case of politicians who received UKSB funding in 2018, ask lawyer

Sunday, 19 Jun 2022 07:01 AM

Kitajaga app now helps people to find jobs

More than 100 work opportunities are posted daily on platform serving the white flag movement.

Kitajaga app now helps people to find jobs

Thursday, 16 Jun 2022 07:02 PM

[LISTEN] The Najib Razak 1MDB Trial EP92: Million dollar man

AmBank’s SWIFT unit manager Wedani Senen today told the court that close to US$670 million was transferred to Naji...

Thursday, 16 Jun 2022 05:55 PM

Millions flowed into Najib’s personal account, banker tells court

Prosecution alleges ‘elaborate charade’ by former PM to divert funds into his accounts.

Millions flowed into Najib’s personal account, banker tells court