Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Sunday, 01 May 2022 10:18 AM

2,107 new virus cases lowest in 13 months

Data show 5 new Covid deaths.

2,107 new virus cases lowest in 13 months

Saturday, 30 Apr 2022 03:04 PM

RM1,500 minimum wage nothing to shout about, says Klang MP

Charles Santiago says new rate is hardly enough for a single person’s living expenses.

RM1,500 minimum wage nothing to shout about, says Klang MP

Saturday, 30 Apr 2022 12:56 PM

Govt urged to remove curbs on employment of foreign spouses

Foreign Spouses Support Group says it will strengthen Malaysia’s economy and protect families.

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Govt urged to remove curbs on employment of foreign spouses

Saturday, 30 Apr 2022 10:11 AM

New Covid cases hover around mid-2,000 range

Virus claims 6 more lives.

New Covid cases hover around mid-2,000 range

Thursday, 28 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Rights group calls Fahmi travel ban ‘hypocritical, cowardly act’

Fahmi Reza on no-fly list while Najib, Rosmah, Zahid have freedom to travel despite conviction, trials.

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Rights group calls Fahmi travel ban ‘hypocritical, cowardly act’


Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 06:45 PM

Pre-departure, on-arrival tests no longer required for fully dosed travellers

Health minister says the unvaccinated, partially vaccinated need to test two days before departure to Malaysia.

Pre-departure, on-arrival tests no longer required for fully dosed travellers

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 06:21 PM

Covid-infected able to leave isolation from day 4, starting May 1

Negative result with RTK-antigen test done under doctor’s supervision needed to obtain release order.

Covid-infected able to leave isolation from day 4, starting May 1

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 05:58 PM

Govt can ink MySejahtera deal without PAC report, says Khairy

Minister hopes contract can be closed soon to ensure certainty for all parties.

Govt can ink MySejahtera deal without PAC report, says Khairy

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 05:25 PM

Government allows nightclubs to open from May 15

Khairy says agencies preparing SOPs for entertainment sector.

Government allows nightclubs to open from May 15

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 04:45 PM

MySejahtera check-in no longer required

Entry for all, regardless of vaccination status

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MySejahtera check-in no longer required

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 04:35 PM

Masking not mandatory outdoors from May 1, says Khairy

However, it is still a must indoors and on public transport.

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Masking not mandatory outdoors from May 1, says Khairy

Monday, 25 Apr 2022 02:40 PM

Graft acceptance among youth worrying, says Undi18 co-founder

Tharma Pillai says more effort needed to push against culturalisation of corruption.

Graft acceptance among youth worrying, says Undi18 co-founder

Monday, 25 Apr 2022 12:52 PM

Politicians urged to eliminate discrimination, create inclusive society

Group calls on Malaysians to support candidates, parties with the ability to put forward an executable vision.

Politicians urged to eliminate discrimination, create inclusive society

Sunday, 24 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Former deputy health minister says worst of Omicron over for Malaysia

Dr Lee Boon Chye does not expect to see a post-Aidilfitri surge in Covid-19 cases.

Former deputy health minister says worst of Omicron over for Malaysia

Sunday, 24 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Don’t let guard down, follow SOP during Raya, public told

Health experts say those yet to get jabbed, boosted should do so.

Don’t let guard down, follow SOP during Raya, public told