Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Malaysia 20th among 54 nations in minimum wage growth

Rate jump of 9.1% ahead of Hong Kong, UK and S. Korea.

Malaysia 20th among 54 nations in minimum wage growth

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Signing UN treaty not a must to grant refugees work rights

Advocacy group hopes delay in decision-making due to govt's wish to put in place efficient system.

Signing UN treaty not a must to grant refugees work rights

Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020 11:29 PM

Boeing apologises to MAB for ‘disruptions’ due to 737 MAX production halt

US aircraft manufacturer does not say whether suspended deal with Malaysian national carrier will be renegotiated.

Boeing apologises to MAB for ‘disruptions’ due to 737 MAX production halt

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 11:45 AM

Pakatan helping Kelantan more than BN did, says Guan Eng

Minister responds to Zaid Ibrahim's call for more funds to be channelled to PAS-controlled state.

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Pakatan helping Kelantan more than BN did, says Guan Eng

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 10:40 AM

15 million to get ‘free’ RM30 from tomorrow

E-tunai rakyat scheme via Grab, Boost and Touch ’n Go e-wallet part of move to boost cashless payments in Malaysia.

15 million to get ‘free’ RM30 from tomorrow


Monday, 13 Jan 2020 07:49 PM

Ministry will find a new land for Chinese school, says Teo

Local authorities found of original plot had been earmarked for religious school last week, says deputy minister.

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Ministry will find a new land for Chinese school, says Teo

Sunday, 12 Jan 2020 05:18 PM

New education minister must be hands-on to solve issues, say groups

They say the new minister can only know whether government policy is being implemented properly by going on the ground.

New education minister must be hands-on to solve issues, say groups

Friday, 10 Jan 2020 12:33 PM

Work well with other ministries, top civil servants, Guan Eng says

Finance minister also reminds ministry staff to work as a team, not in silo.

Work well with other ministries, top civil servants, Guan Eng says

Friday, 10 Jan 2020 11:08 AM

Finance Ministry ‘still waiting’ for MAHB, Prasarana CEO candidates shortlist

Lim Guan Eng says the Transport Ministry needs to submit its recommendations.

Finance Ministry ‘still waiting’ for MAHB, Prasarana CEO candidates shortlist

Friday, 10 Jan 2020 10:40 AM

Proton Perdana to remain official car for ministers, deputies

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says the supplier had initially reported a shortage of the Proton series.

Proton Perdana to remain official car for ministers, deputies

Thursday, 09 Jan 2020 02:24 PM

Cabinet sub-committee to discuss allowing refugees to work

M. Kula Segaran says ministers also to receive feedback from stakeholders, including UNHCR.

Cabinet sub-committee to discuss allowing refugees to work

Thursday, 09 Jan 2020 12:40 PM

Gig economy bill to be tabled in March

Legislation to be forwarded to cabinet in next fortnight, says human resources minister.

Gig economy bill to be tabled in March

Monday, 06 Jan 2020 01:12 PM

After Sarawak govt displeasure, newly appointed Unimas chairman quits

Kamal Salih says it was pointless for him to take up the role, as the state prefers a local.

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After Sarawak govt displeasure, newly appointed Unimas chairman quits

Monday, 06 Jan 2020 09:53 AM

2020 a start to Malaysia achieving developed nation status by 2030

PM calls on the civil service to make New Year resolutions for the country.

2020 a start to Malaysia achieving developed nation status by 2030

Monday, 06 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

New education minister should focus on making national schools first choice

PAGE says this includes improving the quality of education, embarking on 21st century learning.

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New education minister should focus on making national schools first choice