Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 08 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Working paper on local council elections in the works

Local Government Elections Act, Local Government Act among laws that need amendment.

Working paper on local council elections in the works

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 11:00 AM

My win shows DAP a party for all, says new Johor DAPSY chief

Former PAS activist wants to show youngsters that DAP is for all Malaysians regardless of creed and faith.

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My win shows DAP a party for all, says new Johor DAPSY chief

Sunday, 07 Jul 2019 07:40 PM

Health Minister says Pasir Gudang death not pollution related

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad rubbishes viral rumour, saying woman died from heart condition.

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Health Minister says Pasir Gudang death not pollution related

Saturday, 06 Jul 2019 05:56 PM

Minister warns of Badar Squad vigilante ‘havoc’

Mujahid Yusof Rawa says religious department administers policy, enforcement, no need for part-time heroes.

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Minister warns of Badar Squad vigilante ‘havoc’

Saturday, 06 Jul 2019 05:24 PM

Mujahid calls on Malays to dump Umno-PAS for Pakatan Harapan

Opposition policies ‘obsolete, archaic’, according to religious affairs minister.

Mujahid calls on Malays to dump Umno-PAS for Pakatan Harapan


Saturday, 06 Jul 2019 04:25 PM

Using religion no excuse to refuse asset declaration, Mujahid tells PAS

Religious affairs minister says PAS position on new law unclear due to constant changes in message.

Using religion no excuse to refuse asset declaration, Mujahid tells PAS

Saturday, 06 Jul 2019 10:13 AM

Najib’s Felda embargo case with parliamentary committee in progress, says Liew

The minister says they are collecting evidence from witnesses.

Friday, 05 Jul 2019 07:58 PM

Pakatan lawmakers pan Najib for ‘BN was lenient’ remark

Govt could not have had a hand in court's decision to reject his bid to delay SRC International trial, they say.

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Pakatan lawmakers pan Najib for ‘BN was lenient’ remark

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 08:19 PM

Pasir Gudang MP challenges govt to close chemical factories

People’s wellbeing should come before profit, says Hassan Abdul Karim.

Pasir Gudang MP challenges govt to close chemical factories

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 05:24 PM

I was asked if I could do the job, says MACC chief Latheefa

I answered all questions from PSC on major public appointments to the best of my ability, she says.

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I was asked if I could do the job, says MACC chief Latheefa

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 02:34 PM

Bill to abolish mandatory death penalty could be tabled next week

This will be done after a working paper on the matter has been presented to the cabinet.

Bill to abolish mandatory death penalty could be tabled next week

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 02:30 PM

Schools shouldn’t be battleground for political parties, says Najib

Lowering voting age may lead to schools being used as platform to fight political battles, says former prime minister.

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Schools shouldn’t be battleground for political parties, says Najib

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 01:15 PM

NST no longer friendly to Umno, says Najib on reported sale of media house

The former prime minister says Media Prima and the New Straits Times are no longer under Umno's control.

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NST no longer friendly to Umno, says Najib on reported sale of media house

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 11:28 AM

Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age, automatically register voters, says EC chief

Azhar Azizan Harun says his mandatory neutral position does not allow his to say whether the two proposals are good for the country. 

Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age, automatically register voters, says EC chief

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

E-hailing apps warn of higher fares, longer wait for rides after July 12

Drivers are expected to be in short supply when a PSV licence becomes mandatory next week.

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E-hailing apps warn of higher fares, longer wait for rides after July 12