Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 04 Mar 2019 01:22 PM

Abolish death penalty, Bar Council and civil groups tell govt

It is not government’s role to exact revenge for crime victims’ families, says Malaysian Bar president.

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Abolish death penalty, Bar Council and civil groups tell govt

Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 07:06 PM

Muhyiddin to look into Indira Gandhi’s daughter’s MyKid issue

Matter is under NRD, says home minister.

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Muhyiddin to look into Indira Gandhi’s daughter’s MyKid issue

Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 05:56 PM

Former CJ Arifin to head Wang Kelian RCI 

Panel will have 6 months to prepare report on alleged human trafficking activities across Malaysia-Thailand border, says home minister.

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Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 04:31 PM

Properties sale in line with value-generating strategy, says TM

It says it will dispose more non-core property assets, such as land and buildings.

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 04:02 PM

Congestion charge can save motorists RM180 million a year, says Guan Eng

Acquisition of 4 highways will take about 6 months to complete, says finance minister.

Congestion charge can save motorists RM180 million a year, says Guan Eng


Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 02:27 PM

Parliament daycare not enough to raise women's participation in politics, say experts

Career path and inclusion to highest levels of decision-making vital to boost females in politics.

Parliament daycare not enough to raise women's participation in politics, say experts

Sunday, 24 Feb 2019 07:31 PM

Govt should show concrete will to address Orang Asli problems, says activist

There seems to be a lack of interest in the group, says Colin Nicholas.

Govt should show concrete will to address Orang Asli problems, says activist

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 04:35 PM

Socso land in KL Golden Triangle not generating revenue, says minister

Nothing untoward found in purchasing process, M. Kulasegaran reveals.

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Socso land in KL Golden Triangle not generating revenue, says minister

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 03:20 PM

Putrajaya plans to revive Malaysian Overseas Employment Management Centre 

Other labour reforms include changing outdated laws, including Trades Union Act 1959, say Kulasegaran

Putrajaya plans to revive Malaysian Overseas Employment Management Centre 

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 05:27 PM

20% to 40% discounts on all KTM Komuter fares starting April

This is part of government’s initiative to alleviate cost of living issues, says transport minister.

20% to 40% discounts on all KTM Komuter fares starting April

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 02:37 PM

PAC begins investigation into vehicle entry permit system

More witnesses to be summoned, including former transport minister, says Ronald Kiandee.

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PAC begins investigation into vehicle entry permit system

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Academic or not, A-G to make oral submissions on tribunal of ex-EC members

The next proceeding fixed for February 28 with move afoot to remove former members’ pension and other benefits.

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Academic or not, A-G to make oral submissions on tribunal of ex-EC members

Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 01:55 PM

Loke denies asking aide to slam RTM

Transport minister’s press secretary criticises state broadcaster’s coverage of Chinese New Year open house.

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Friday, 15 Feb 2019 01:46 PM

Empty MasWings aircraft are positioning flights, says aviation authority

The lack of a night stop facility in Sandakan means the airline has to send a aircraft from Kota Kinabalu to fulfil its obligation to service the Sandakan-Tawau route.

Empty MasWings aircraft are positioning flights, says aviation authority

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Consumers remain cautious despite stable growth, say economists

They say the government has to restore consumer confidence on the ground as the economy depends on domestic demand.

Consumers remain cautious despite stable growth, say economists