Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 08 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

Better PISA ranking but pupils still need help with thinking skills

Educationists point out that Malaysia far from 2020 target of achieving OECD average.

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Thursday, 05 Dec 2019 06:33 PM

Tajuddin referred to parliamentary rights committee over holy ash remark

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran, who tabled the motion, says incident should be taken seriously.

Tajuddin referred to parliamentary rights committee over holy ash remark

Thursday, 05 Dec 2019 02:01 PM

Suhakam report, financial statement debated for first time in Parliament

Motion tabled by de facto law minister Liew Vui Keong.

Suhakam report, financial statement debated for first time in Parliament

Thursday, 05 Dec 2019 01:05 PM

Liew dismisses existence of deep state

Statistics don’t support claims with action taken against civil servants mostly for poor performance. 

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Liew dismisses existence of deep state

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

DAP lawmaker wants Tajuddin referred to authority for disciplinary action

Kota Melaka MP is aghast that the man is allowed to get away with such behaviour.

DAP lawmaker wants Tajuddin referred to authority for disciplinary action


Friday, 29 Nov 2019 06:47 PM

Don’t rush for compensation over delayed projects, house buyers told

Take property market conditions into consideration first, recommends association.

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Don’t rush for compensation over delayed projects, house buyers told

Thursday, 28 Nov 2019 10:20 PM

Poll shows only 24% of people think Pakatan government viable

Majority, especially in rural areas, unclear on national direction, financial stability.

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Poll shows only 24% of people think Pakatan government viable

Thursday, 28 Nov 2019 01:20 PM

Malaysia nation with ‘maximum worries’, survey finds

National Worry Index shows high cost of living, lack of jobs are people’s top concerns.

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Malaysia nation with ‘maximum worries’, survey finds

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019 07:47 PM

Idle agricultural land not easy to find, says Daim

The former finance minister says this is because land matters are under the state government.

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Idle agricultural land not easy to find, says Daim

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019 04:14 PM

Don't antagonise civil servants, Daim tells ministers

Trust government officers to implement policies, says former minister.

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Don't antagonise civil servants, Daim tells ministers

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019 01:28 PM

Let Dr Mahathir, Anwar decide on power transfer, Daim says

Council of Eminent Persons chairman says there should not be outside interference.

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Let Dr Mahathir, Anwar decide on power transfer, Daim says

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 11:38 AM

Umno to build up strength before next election, says Zahid

He also says it has to be done organically and not forced on its members.

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Umno to build up strength before next election, says Zahid

Saturday, 23 Nov 2019 07:30 PM

Dr Mahathir vows Pakatan will address criticisms

Party leaders have been told to have frank discussions on mauling in Tanjung Piai, says PM.

Dr Mahathir vows Pakatan will address criticisms

Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 08:16 PM

Malaysian students in HK moved to safety, says Marzuki

Deputy foreign minister says consulate has taken group to govt-owned Malaysia House.

Malaysian students in HK moved to safety, says Marzuki

Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 01:05 PM

Motion to challenge new campaign rule fails

Permits for walkabouts police requirement, not Election Commission’s, says deputy speaker.

Motion to challenge new campaign rule fails