Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 11:20 AM

Malaysia enjoys full employment, says Dr Mahathir

Government mindful of youth unemployment rate of 10.9% and addressing the issue.

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Malaysia enjoys full employment, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 05:36 PM

Khairy less than happy about Najib’s chairman appointment

Rembau MP is second Umno member to voice reservations about former PM's return to duty in coalition.

Khairy less than happy about Najib’s chairman appointment

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 03:08 PM

Muhyiddin says Johor palace can give views, but govt decides on policies

Home minister's comments come after U-turns by state govt on max age for 'youth'.

Muhyiddin says Johor palace can give views, but govt decides on policies

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 02:29 PM

Wan Ji’s jailing shows outdated thinking still exists in Pakatan, says Anwar

PKR president to meet PM over preacher's enhanced sentence under Sedition Act.

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Wan Ji’s jailing shows outdated thinking still exists in Pakatan, says Anwar

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 02:10 PM

Putrajaya to consider all proposals for Malaysia Airlines, says PM

Main priority is to preserve airline’s national identity, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Putrajaya to consider all proposals for Malaysia Airlines, says PM


Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 01:20 PM

Sedition Act still under review, says Muhyiddin

Government feels the heat after Wan Ji Wan Hussin’s jailing yesterday under draconian law.

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Sedition Act still under review, says Muhyiddin

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 11:50 AM

Dr Mahathir confident opposition will back fresh bill on lower voting age

New bill to include automatic registrations and provisions for election candidate.

Dr Mahathir confident opposition will back fresh bill on lower voting age

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 08:30 PM

IJM Corp’s RM1.12 billion LRT3 contract terminated

This is due to the project’s remodelling from PDP to fixed-price contract model, it tells Bursa Malaysia.

IJM Corp’s RM1.12 billion LRT3 contract terminated

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 05:59 PM

Bank Negara maintains interest rate at 3%

The central bank says the current rate is still accommodative and supportive of economic activity.

Bank Negara maintains interest rate at 3%

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 01:15 PM

Lynas to know its licensing fate in mid-August

Rare earth mining company must meet 2 conditions.

Lynas to know its licensing fate in mid-August

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 11:37 AM

Double-track project re-awarded to same contractor at lower cost, Dewan Rakyat told

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says terminating the contract entirely will have legal repercussions.

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Double-track project re-awarded to same contractor at lower cost, Dewan Rakyat told

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Congestion charges for 4 highways to be lower than current toll rates

Bonds to fund takeover of LDP, Smart tunnel, Kesas and Smart in the Klang Valley.

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Congestion charges for 4 highways to be lower than current toll rates

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 10:08 AM

Najib should shut his mouth, Chef Wan hits back

Celebrity chef says it's 'sad and stupid' that his comments have been sensationalised and twisted.

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Najib should shut his mouth, Chef Wan hits back

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 02:24 PM

No escaping the taxman with offshore accounts, says deputy minister

Deputy Finance Minister Amiruddin Hamzah says authorities will be able to track assets in overseas back accounts.

No escaping the taxman with offshore accounts, says deputy minister

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 12:18 PM

Only 40% of registered companies belong to Bumiputeras, says deputy minister

Mohd Hata Md Ramli says the data from the Companies Commission of Malaysia shows that the community is lagging behind.

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Only 40% of registered companies belong to Bumiputeras, says deputy minister