Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021 10:32 AM

Govt postpones emergency ordinance debate to next session of Parliament

Opposition learns of decision in this morning’s sitting, with Parliament to resume on October 25.

Govt postpones emergency ordinance debate to next session of Parliament

Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021 09:39 AM

PM gives Anwar letter to upgrade position of opposition leader

Status of Pakatan Harapan chief’s office to have facilities equivalent to a minister's. 

PM gives Anwar letter to upgrade position of opposition leader

Monday, 11 Oct 2021 07:44 PM

Improvement in Covid-19 indicators, says Noor Hisham

Health DG advises public to stay vigilant.

Improvement in Covid-19 indicators, says Noor Hisham

Monday, 11 Oct 2021 06:26 PM

Recoveries outpace new cases for 25th day running

762 are in critical care, says Noor Hisham.

Recoveries outpace new cases for 25th day running

Monday, 11 Oct 2021 04:56 PM

Best to consult doctors before taking booster shots, experts say

They also say the government should focus on vaccinating more of the population.

Best to consult doctors before taking booster shots, experts say


Monday, 11 Oct 2021 02:50 PM

Malaysia logs 6,709 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since July

National caseload now stands at 2,346,303.

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Malaysia logs 6,709 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since July

Monday, 11 Oct 2021 09:52 AM

Health Ministry reports 64 deaths, all backlog cases

No virus deaths reported in past 24 hours in Negri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya.

Health Ministry reports 64 deaths, all backlog cases

Friday, 08 Oct 2021 05:28 PM

Wait till I cross the bridge, Idris Haron says of joining Pakatan

Former Malacca CM says he is an independent at this juncture.

Wait till I cross the bridge, Idris Haron says of joining Pakatan

Friday, 08 Oct 2021 12:31 PM

Khairy says ministry opted for concise reports so information could get out sooner

Rising number of deaths also led to changes in reporting system.

Khairy says ministry opted for concise reports so information could get out sooner

Friday, 08 Oct 2021 07:00 AM

Budget 2022 feedback shows people want more cash aid

Difficulty in getting approval, strict eligibility criteria, money going to wrong recipients among grouses.  

Budget 2022 feedback shows people want more cash aid

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 07:19 PM

MOH leaves decision on Malacca polls to cabinet

Ministry presented its views in the Covid-19 pandemic management committee meeting yesterday.

MOH leaves decision on Malacca polls to cabinet

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 06:45 PM

Booster dose not mandatory, won’t affect vaccination status

It will be offered to targeted groups, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

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Booster dose not mandatory, won’t affect vaccination status

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 06:18 PM

Lower ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kits on the cards

Transition period may be given for sellers to clear stock first, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Lower ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kits on the cards

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 05:39 PM

Molnupiravir will be used on Covid-19 patients with symptoms lasting five days

Need for antiviral drug as breakthrough infections still happening, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Molnupiravir will be used on Covid-19 patients with symptoms lasting five days

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 05:12 PM

RCIs for complex cases only, says Wan Junaidi

No complexity in theft at MACC or death of property developer, says law and parliament minister.

RCIs for complex cases only, says Wan Junaidi