Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

2019 trade figures will improve, says Kian Ming

Malaysia’s total trade contracted 1% to RM895.95 billion up to June but Putrajaya remains cautiously optimistic.

2019 trade figures will improve, says Kian Ming

Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Malaysia hopes to restart trade talks with EU by year-end

Palm oil remains a vexing issue as nearly decade-long trade talks languish in backburner.

Malaysia hopes to restart trade talks with EU by year-end

Saturday, 03 Aug 2019 06:59 PM

DAP reps urge ministry to withdraw khat in vernacular schools

Interest of all streams should be protected, they say.

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DAP reps urge ministry to withdraw khat in vernacular schools

Saturday, 03 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

Regulatory nod will take up to a year after Telenor-Axiata merger

Telco giants aim to conclude agreement in Q3 2019.

Regulatory nod will take up to a year after Telenor-Axiata merger

Saturday, 03 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Specialist shortage an obstacle to tackling mental illness

Only one psychiatrist available to treat every 100,000 Malaysians, says Health Ministry.

Specialist shortage an obstacle to tackling mental illness


Thursday, 01 Aug 2019 10:01 PM

Rompin air unhealthy, as Malaysia braces for Indonesian brushfire smoke

Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya in the peninsula, and Kuching, Serian and Samarahan in Sarawak set to be the worst hit.

Rompin air unhealthy, as Malaysia braces for Indonesian brushfire smoke

Thursday, 01 Aug 2019 10:00 PM

Sensitivity training pointless if sexist attitudes remain, say activists

How is a politician with a track record of sexism  picked to be a senator, they ask.

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Sensitivity training pointless if sexist attitudes remain, say activists

Wednesday, 31 Jul 2019 08:22 PM

Highways takeover subject to final cabinet approval, says source

Finance Ministry unaware of alleged pause on deal as reported by Straits Times.

Highways takeover subject to final cabinet approval, says source

Tuesday, 30 Jul 2019 11:00 AM

Indira finally gets time with cops

Former kindergarten’s decade-long bid to recover youngest child from ex-hubby gets a boost after IGP expresses interest in case.

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Indira finally gets time with cops

Saturday, 27 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Dungun folk look to ECRL to spur economy

Mega-rail project alternative and feasible mode of transportation for them.

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Dungun folk look to ECRL to spur economy

Saturday, 27 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

[WATCH] Dungun folk look to ECRL to spur economy in sleepy town

THE ECRL was officially re-launched on July 25, 2019, and the project is expected to be completed in December 2026. - Ju...

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019 02:29 PM

214 previous ECRL local contractors to be recalled for project

Local workers who were involved with the project will be brought in again, says Darwis Abdul Razak.

214 previous ECRL local contractors to be recalled for project

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

ECRL loan finalised, says Loke

This follows renegotiation between project owner Malaysia Rail Link and China's Exim Bank.

ECRL loan finalised, says Loke

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019 02:27 PM

Sosma to be used if Sg Selangor pollution was sabotage, says IGP

ISA would have been used if it was still in force, says Hamid.

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Sosma to be used if Sg Selangor pollution was sabotage, says IGP

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019 01:40 PM

I’ll not fall into trap of dirty politics, says Dr Mahathir

PM reiterates that the mastermind behind the sex video scandal is trying to bring down someone's political career.

I’ll not fall into trap of dirty politics, says Dr Mahathir