Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 25 Dec 2019 06:07 PM

Sad day if we can’t wish ‘Merry Christmas’ to Christians, says KL archbishop

Julian Leow Beng Kim hopes common sense will prevail among religious leaders so bonds of friendship are strengthened.

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Sad day if we can’t wish ‘Merry Christmas’ to Christians, says KL archbishop

Monday, 23 Dec 2019 02:10 PM

Group asking for renegotiation on Jawi lessons to hold congress 

Organiser hopes to reach consensus on the subject by bringing all races to the negotiation table.

Group asking for renegotiation on Jawi lessons to hold congress 

Monday, 23 Dec 2019 01:23 PM

Don’t bow to threats by political leaders, Siti Kasim tells Malaysians

Activist says PAS leader’s recent warning against Dong Jiao Zong on the introduction of Jawi is in breach of the Penal Code.

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Don’t bow to threats by political leaders, Siti Kasim tells Malaysians

Monday, 16 Dec 2019 09:43 PM

Govt will continue to be main customer of businesses, says survey

The government’s role as a buyer had doubled since 2017, from 39% to 72% this year.

Govt will continue to be main customer of businesses, says survey

Monday, 16 Dec 2019 04:29 PM

Universities and industry should collaborate to meet market demands, academics say

They say universities are currently unable to complement the needs of the industry.

Universities and industry should collaborate to meet market demands, academics say


Monday, 16 Dec 2019 02:18 PM

Business leaders cautiously proactive on 2020 prospects, survey finds

Companies realise they need to have a take-charge approach in coping with change, says pollster.

Business leaders cautiously proactive on 2020 prospects, survey finds

Saturday, 14 Dec 2019 05:23 PM

All I want for Christmas is abolition of draconian laws, says Maria

Petaling Jaya MP wants more laws to enhance inclusivity, end discrimination.

All I want for Christmas is abolition of draconian laws, says Maria

Saturday, 14 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Study finds grads paid better in 2018, but inequities remain

Experts warn, though mean and median salaries increased, there appears to be more people at the lower end of the salary distribution. 

Study finds grads paid better in 2018, but inequities remain

Friday, 13 Dec 2019 01:39 PM

More female graduates land jobs than male counterparts, says report

Statistics Dept says 2.01 million female and 1.98 million male grads employed last year.

More female graduates land jobs than male counterparts, says report

Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

3 in 10 Malaysians can’t afford food

World Bank says low-income households suffer higher-than-average inflation as food prices have shot up faster than other items.

3 in 10 Malaysians can’t afford food

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 01:11 PM

More must be done to address cost of living, says Saifuddin

Domestic trade and consumer affairs minister says prices of goods, housing affordability and transport have become a bane to the lower income group.

More must be done to address cost of living, says Saifuddin

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 11:19 AM

Talk about sacking only comes from the guilty, says PKR sec-gen

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in an apparent rebuke after Mohamed Azmin Ali’s dinner.

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Talk about sacking only comes from the guilty, says PKR sec-gen

Sunday, 08 Dec 2019 09:42 PM

Azmin vows to stay in PKR and resolve row with Anwar

Ready to meet PKR president if summoned, says party No. 2.

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Azmin vows to stay in PKR and resolve row with Anwar

Sunday, 08 Dec 2019 09:16 PM

20 years of sacrifice for PKR only to be called ‘traitor’, Azmin says

Deputy president gives emotional speech at Renaissance KL Hotel, where he stood two decades ago as one of party’s founders.

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20 years of sacrifice for PKR only to be called ‘traitor’, Azmin says

Sunday, 08 Dec 2019 06:55 PM

PKR has a leadership crisis, says deputy youth chief

Go back to principles that carried party to federal power, says Hilman.

PKR has a leadership crisis, says deputy youth chief