Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 23 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

Zahid denies links to Nepali workers' scam

Umno president ready to be investigated for alleged involvement in a visa ring which raked in millions from Nepalese workers.

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Zahid denies links to Nepali workers' scam

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 11:46 AM

SST Bill to be tabled next week, says minister

Liew Vui Keong says the SST Bil will have to be introduced before the tax takes effect on September 1.

SST Bill to be tabled next week, says minister

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

BN’s Lokman to bank on Malay swing vote

Umno leader playing race card in Sg Kandis by-election.

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BN’s Lokman to bank on Malay swing vote

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018 08:20 PM

Lokman will play religion, race cards, warns Selangor MB

PKR, PH need to work to keep his narrative from swaying Sungai Kandis voters, says Amirudin.

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Lokman will play religion, race cards, warns Selangor MB

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018 07:28 PM

Govt resources will not be used to reel in votes for PKR, says Selangor MB

It will not give money, goodies to sway Sungai Kandis by-election voters, says Amiruddin Shari. 

Govt resources will not be used to reel in votes for PKR, says Selangor MB


Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 06:00 PM

Civil society must venture out of 'Bangsar bubble' to make real impact, says Wan Saiful

It needs to go into rural areas and tear down handout culture perpetuated by Umno, BN, says Bersatu leader.

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Civil society must venture out of 'Bangsar bubble' to make real impact, says Wan Saiful

Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 04:03 PM

Money politics seeped from party to general elections, says researcher

Money politics 'most rampant' in GE13, the Universiti Malaya professor says.

Money politics seeped from party to general elections, says researcher

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018 03:13 PM

Pakatan manifesto drafted from vague data, says Bersatu man

Wan Saiful Wan Jan says even PTPTN could not give accurate figures.

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Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018 06:28 PM

Child marriage issue will be raised, addressed in Parliament

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh says the minister will answer questions on it in Parliament.

Child marriage issue will be raised, addressed in Parliament

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 01:06 PM

Committee will focus on improving procedures, not witch hunt, says chairman

The committee will begin with investigations at the Defence Ministry.

Committee will focus on improving procedures, not witch hunt, says chairman

Sunday, 15 Jul 2018 11:30 PM

Nazir Razak, Tony Fernandes attend Bersatu open house

Duo, however, dismiss suggestions that they are now aligned with Pakatan coalition party. 

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Nazir Razak, Tony Fernandes attend Bersatu open house

Thursday, 12 Jul 2018 06:03 PM

Govt to amend Communications and Multimedia Act, says Gobind

The communications and multimedia minister says the law is too broad and a study is being conducted on it.

Thursday, 12 Jul 2018 05:21 PM

3 of us spoke out about Zakir Naik, what did Gerakan do, says Gobind

Minister slams ex-BN component blaming Pakatan's Indian leaders for fugitive preacher's continued presence in Malaysia.

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3 of us spoke out about Zakir Naik, what did Gerakan do, says Gobind

Sunday, 08 Jul 2018 07:30 PM

Umno leader confident of raising RM500,000 for Najib's bail

Umno Federal Territories Youth chief Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii says Najib's children can top up the rest even if the target isn't reached.

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Umno leader confident of raising RM500,000 for Najib's bail

Sunday, 08 Jul 2018 03:56 PM

All races affected by citizenship issues, not just Indians, says Klang MP

Generational statelessness, children out of wedlock, problems with adoption and marriages, affect Chinese and Malays as well, he says.

All races affected by citizenship issues, not just Indians, says Klang MP