Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Sunday, 05 Jan 2020 10:08 PM

Child seat ruling does not include e-hailing vehicles, says official

Public service vehicles do not need to provide child seats, says aide to transport minister.

Child seat ruling does not include e-hailing vehicles, says official

Sunday, 05 Jan 2020 07:56 PM

E-hailing drivers still confused over child seat requirement

Drivers are worried about the additional costs if they have to get child seats as well.

E-hailing drivers still confused over child seat requirement

Friday, 03 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Eateries now have to deal with stubborn smokers

One-year grace period over but recalcitrant patrons still lighting up in smoke-free areas.

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Eateries now have to deal with stubborn smokers

Thursday, 02 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Analysts stick to 4.8% growth rate for Malaysia

Global uncertainties continue to pose risks but there are also positive developments in local markets.

Analysts stick to 4.8% growth rate for Malaysia

Wednesday, 01 Jan 2020 11:28 AM

Dego Ride back in business

Newly approved motorcycle ride hailing service to create 5,000 jobs, says Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

Dego Ride back in business


Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019 12:55 PM

Ex-arbitration centre chief has immunity, rules court

Judge quashes 3 charges of CBT against former Asian International Arbitration Centre director.

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Ex-arbitration centre chief has immunity, rules court

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 02:56 PM

Let cabinet decide on cutting ministers’ allowance, says Guan Eng

Minister says he welcomes any move that will result in savings.

Let cabinet decide on cutting ministers’ allowance, says Guan Eng

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 02:32 PM

DAP disappointed with police for cancelling Dong Jiao Zong’s Jawi congress

Lim Guan Eng says the event shouldn’t be stopped since Malaysia has freedom of speech.

DAP disappointed with police for cancelling Dong Jiao Zong’s Jawi congress

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 02:09 PM

Decision on highway takeovers likely next week, says Guan Eng

Compensation costs will mount if Putrajaya doesn't make decision soon, explains minister.

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Decision on highway takeovers likely next week, says Guan Eng

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 10:31 AM

98 business premises in Bukit Mertajam managed by foreigners, says council

Of the total, only four business licences are issued to foreigners.

98 business premises in Bukit Mertajam managed by foreigners, says council

Sunday, 29 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

At Bukit Mertajam mall, foreigners run the show

Since local retailers moved out, The Summit now has shops selling goods catered to foreign buyers.

At Bukit Mertajam mall, foreigners run the show

Sunday, 29 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Foreigners breathe new life into ‘dead’ commercial areas

Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, known as ‘Mini Dhaka of Klang Valley’, sees Bangladeshi traders enjoying brisk business.

Foreigners breathe new life into ‘dead’ commercial areas

Friday, 27 Dec 2019 07:52 PM

First phase of free breakfast programme to cost RM22 million

Ministry to introduce Grab ‘n’ Go concept for nutritious drinks, snacks in schools.

First phase of free breakfast programme to cost RM22 million

Friday, 27 Dec 2019 07:23 PM

After govt back-pedal on critical allowance, online petition still gaining traction

Doctors' job security in government service being eroded, says MMA in petition preamble. 

After govt back-pedal on critical allowance, online petition still gaining traction

Friday, 27 Dec 2019 12:25 PM

Service sector may miss 2020 GDP target

The good news is, it has not missed aim by much, says chief statistician.

Service sector may miss 2020 GDP target