Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018 03:00 PM

Hate speech against LGBT up since media spotlight, says activist

Justice for Sisters records a spike in complaints of hateful, violent and degrading comments.

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Hate speech against LGBT up since media spotlight, says activist

Sunday, 19 Aug 2018 08:55 PM

PAS helping MCA despite differences on hudud, says Hadi

Unlike DAP, the Chinese party never disrespected us, says PAS president on why the Islamist party is aiding the BN component in Balakong.

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PAS helping MCA despite differences on hudud, says Hadi

Saturday, 18 Aug 2018 05:09 PM

Pakatan, BN played dirty in Sg Kandis, says Bersih 2.0

It urges EC, MACC to monitor all parties' campaign activities in run-up to Seri Setia, Balakong by-elections.

Pakatan, BN played dirty in Sg Kandis, says Bersih 2.0

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 08:07 PM

Johor lawmakers laud Dr Mahathir's call for water price review

Plan to increase tenfold the price of raw water for Singapore welcome as review is long overdue, say MPs down south.

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Johor lawmakers laud Dr Mahathir's call for water price review

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 06:18 PM

Umno veterans defend Najib in face of calls to step back

He is not a liability to party but a victim of public perception, says MP.

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Umno veterans defend Najib in face of calls to step back


Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 02:11 PM

I'm not meddling in Zahid's Umno, says Najib

Former party president says he is entitled to defend his policies, address 'manipulation' of facts by new govt.

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I'm not meddling in Zahid's Umno, says Najib

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 01:56 PM

Najib has no problem with plan to reopen 1MDB probe

Former PM says fresh investigations, however, should not be a fault-finding mission.

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Najib has no problem with plan to reopen 1MDB probe

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018 10:58 AM

Govt wants auditor-general, PAC to reopen 1MDB probe

All findings to be made available to the public.

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 07:01 PM

Nazri backs Dr Mahathir, says Najib, 1MDB disclosures news to him

He is now prime minister, we must support him, says Umno man.

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Nazri backs Dr Mahathir, says Najib, 1MDB disclosures news to him

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 06:03 PM

Walk away if you love Umno, Nazri tells Najib

Ex-PM's long-time ally implores him to follow in predecessors' footsteps and keep corruption charges from tainting party. 

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Walk away if you love Umno, Nazri tells Najib

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 02:12 PM

Have Election Commission investigated, Dr Mahathir urged

They must be held aacountable for misconduct during GE14, says Bersih 2.0.

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Have Election Commission investigated, Dr Mahathir urged

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 01:11 PM

MDEC chief back at work after graft probe

Yasmin Mahmood was on voluntary leave for 6 weeks over investigation into Asean Data Analytics Exchange project.

MDEC chief back at work after graft probe

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 11:13 AM

Muhyiddin sworn in as Pagoh MP

Home minister missed July 16 swearing-in ceremony as he was in Singapore recuperating after surgery.

Muhyiddin sworn in as Pagoh MP

Saturday, 11 Aug 2018 03:09 PM

Cut spending, set up childcare centres, Yeoh tells govt agencies

If there's money for open houses, there's money for child care, Hannah Yeoh says.

Cut spending, set up childcare centres, Yeoh tells govt agencies

Saturday, 11 Aug 2018 02:04 PM

Govt to regulate nanny services, says deputy minister

Hannah Yeoh says the issue of unregistered childcare centres is related to poverty.

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Govt to regulate nanny services, says deputy minister