Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 20 Oct 2019 01:00 PM

Stop meddling in our affairs, private firms tell Putrajaya

Intervention from 2 ministers in Foodpanda-rider dispute when it should be case of market forces deciding best solution.

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Friday, 18 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Declining non-Malay support spells trouble for Pakatan in Tg Piai

Analysts point to combination of khat, Zakir Naik, Umno-PAS charter as likely to defeat ruling coalition in latest by-election.

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Declining non-Malay support spells trouble for Pakatan in Tg Piai

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 04:40 PM

PTPTN ticking time-bomb that needs revamp, PKR MP tells House 

Higher education fund's debt structure headed for disaster, says Akmal Nasir.

PTPTN ticking time-bomb that needs revamp, PKR MP tells House 

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 12:44 PM

More than 300,000 bankruptcy cases as of August

Government agencies have been carrying out financial literacy programmes.

More than 300,000 bankruptcy cases as of August

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 11:49 AM

Private GPs’ consultation fee under review

Statistics Department to study the impact of proposed hike, says minister.

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Private GPs’ consultation fee under review


Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 05:42 PM

Parliament panel to vet key posts in 4 govt bodies

Select committee will now okay chiefs and top offiicials of EC, MACC, Suhakam and Judicial Appoinments Commission. 

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Parliament panel to vet key posts in 4 govt bodies

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 11:54 AM

Tabung Haji disposed of RM1.22 billion assets as of end June

Total gains from the exercise amount to RM61.1 million.

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 11:21 AM

No plans to introduce ceiling prices for air tickets, says Loke 

Minister says market forces should decide prices in an open economy.

No plans to introduce ceiling prices for air tickets, says Loke 

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Those earning more than RM2 million a year to be taxed 30%, says Lim

Finance minister tables Budget 2020 in Parliament.

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LIVE: Those earning more than RM2 million a year to be taxed 30%, says Lim

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 04:13 PM

Economy estimated to better in 2020, says Finance Ministry report

GDP growth for 2020 is estimated to be at 4.8% as compared to 4.7% this year.

Economy estimated to better in 2020, says Finance Ministry report

Thursday, 10 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Business community shares wish list for Budget 2020

Traders and industries are eager to find out what the finance minister means by an 'expansionary budget.'

Business community shares wish list for Budget 2020

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 02:18 PM

No need for RCI, police investigating MyKad sale case, says deputy minister

Mohd Azis Jamman says the police should be allowed to carry out their investigation.

No need for RCI, police investigating MyKad sale case, says deputy minister

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 01:44 PM

9 firms blacklisted for vehicle AP-related offences

Ong Kian Ming says audits conducted from time to time since May last year.

9 firms blacklisted for vehicle AP-related offences

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 01:24 PM

Buy Malaysian First campaign will benefit all races, says Saifuddin

Domestic trade minister says it will promote healthy competition, unlike push to buy Muslim goods.

Buy Malaysian First campaign will benefit all races, says Saifuddin

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 11:41 AM

Anwar slams those who slandered his joke with Dr Mahathir, Mat Sabu

He says it is ‘stupid politics’ after a video of their conversation was made public.

Anwar slams those who slandered his joke with Dr Mahathir, Mat Sabu