Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 14 Sep 2019 01:39 PM

Income disparity main focus of Shared Prosperity Vision, says PM

Gap between states, urban and rural areas, rich and poor, need to be given serious attention, remarks Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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Income disparity main focus of Shared Prosperity Vision, says PM

Saturday, 14 Sep 2019 10:25 AM

Queen urges cops to stop arresting online haters, ‘trolls’

Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah tweets about how upset she is over latest arrest of PSM member for allegedly insulting her.

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Queen urges cops to stop arresting online haters, ‘trolls’

Friday, 13 Sep 2019 06:19 PM

Air quality in Selangor’s Johan Setia very unhealthy

30 other areas in country record unhealthy air quality. 

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Air quality in Selangor’s Johan Setia very unhealthy

Friday, 13 Sep 2019 03:29 PM

Departure levy stays, GST gone for good, says Guan Eng

The government will not change what's just been implemented or bring back what's been abolished, says minsted.

Departure levy stays, GST gone for good, says Guan Eng

Friday, 13 Sep 2019 01:12 PM

Govt working to fulfil pledges while easing fiscal woes, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says Pakatan inherited RM150 billion losses due to corruption under previous administration.

Govt working to fulfil pledges while easing fiscal woes, says Guan Eng


Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 08:24 PM

Digitalisation, automation do not mean job losses, says association

Employees need to adapt to disruption and upskill themselves, says Malayan Commercial Banks’ Association.

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Digitalisation, automation do not mean job losses, says association

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 11:35 PM

Repeating success in GE15 will be harder, says Dr Mahathir

Prime Minister points to government performance as key indicator for next national poll.

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Repeating success in GE15 will be harder, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 10:43 PM

David v Goliath battle for GE14 ‘worth documenting’

Marina Mahathir says important to film father on campaign trail, regardless of outcome.

David v Goliath battle for GE14 ‘worth documenting’

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 06:05 PM

Smoke to linger for days, says weather dept

Unhealthy air situation unlikely to worsen but could persist until the end of the month.

Smoke to linger for days, says weather dept

Saturday, 07 Sep 2019 10:12 PM

Look at failed, obsolete economic policies, Anwar tells Putrajaya

New Economic Policy has not reduced Malays’ poverty level by much, says PKR president.

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Look at failed, obsolete economic policies, Anwar tells Putrajaya

Wednesday, 04 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

No compensation claims yet over KLIA disruption, says MAHB

It will look at any request for reimbursement without prejudice from airlines, passengers, assures airport operator.

No compensation claims yet over KLIA disruption, says MAHB

Tuesday, 03 Sep 2019 07:53 PM

Ringgit down to levels last seen in 2017

Strong dollar, US-China trade war and sliding oil prices dragging down Malaysian currency.

Tuesday, 03 Sep 2019 01:25 PM

MCMC denies Mukhriz-linked firm the biggest beneficiary of internet connectivity plan

The commission says Opcom Holdings, closely linked to Dr Mahathir's sons, does not have all the expertise needed for the project.

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MCMC denies Mukhriz-linked firm the biggest beneficiary of internet connectivity plan

Sunday, 01 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Passenger fee stays even if Mavcom increases rates

Government to subsidise difference for RM50 PSC for international flights departing from other airports apart from KLIA.

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Passenger fee stays even if Mavcom increases rates

Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 08:06 PM

Guan Eng considering expansionary budget for 2020

Finance minister says nation must look at mitigating effects of US-China trade war.

Guan Eng considering expansionary budget for 2020