Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 12:30 PM

Muslim divorce rate six times higher than non-Muslim during pandemic, says govt

Prime Minister’s Office says it only tracked statistics, not reasons for separation.

Muslim divorce rate six times higher than non-Muslim during pandemic, says govt

Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

What it means when Covid-19 becomes ‘endemic’

It is when most people have immunity against the virus, whether through vaccination or after infection.

What it means when Covid-19 becomes ‘endemic’

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 05:54 PM

Anwar explains why Pakatan accepted Ismail Sabri’s offer but not Muhyiddin’s

PM ready to negotiate on political stability and transformation, says Opposition leader.

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Anwar explains why Pakatan accepted Ismail Sabri’s offer but not Muhyiddin’s

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 05:28 PM

After Anwar’s appeal, Jelutong lawmaker’s suspension cut to one day

Deputy Speaker Mohd Rashid Hasnon hopes Opposition leader will advise RSN Rayer to tone down on provocation.

After Anwar’s appeal, Jelutong lawmaker’s suspension cut to one day

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 03:28 PM

MOU steering committee to have equal political composition

The prime minister will be appointing the members.

MOU steering committee to have equal political composition


Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 03:10 PM

Election of deputy speaker postponed for constitutional amendment

Wan Junaidi says government hopes to table amendment this session, see it completed in October.

Election of deputy speaker postponed for constitutional amendment

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 02:06 PM

Takiyuddin off the hook for emergency ordinances controversy

Speaker says motion against former law minister expired without decision.

Takiyuddin off the hook for emergency ordinances controversy

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 01:40 PM

Jelutong MP gets two-day suspension for calling deputy speaker ‘shameful’

Rayer refuses to back down in argument over motions to remove Azhar.

Jelutong MP gets two-day suspension for calling deputy speaker ‘shameful’

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 12:00 PM

MOH never stopped treating non-Covid-19 patients, Khairy says

Minister says measures have been put in place to ensure they receive the necessary treatments.

MOH never stopped treating non-Covid-19 patients, Khairy says

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 11:11 AM

MPs barred from entering Parliament to ‘protect their health’, says Hamzah

Home minister denies instructing cops to intercept lawmakers on their way to the House.

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MPs barred from entering Parliament to ‘protect their health’, says Hamzah

Monday, 13 Sep 2021 08:35 PM

Govt appeals against citizenship ruling for children born overseas to Malaysian mums

Attorney-General’s Chambers files notice at Court of Appeal today.

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Govt appeals against citizenship ruling for children born overseas to Malaysian mums

Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 11:15 AM

[VIDEO] Liek Hou hopes his victory would inspire people to venture into para-badminton

CHEAH Liek Hou believes that the recent edition of the Paralympics games may have evoked more awareness among the public...

Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 11:00 AM

Express bus drivers quit after continual MCOs

With industry in dire straits, association appeals to government for urgent aid.

Express bus drivers quit after continual MCOs

Saturday, 11 Sep 2021 11:15 AM

[VIDEO] Almost gave up before winning Paralympics gold, says Cheah Liek Hou

Cheah Liek Hou said he almost gave up on para-Badminton as the sport was not part of the Paralympics. He already had se...

Friday, 10 Sep 2021 07:45 PM

Ismail Sabri offers 7 reforms for new political landscape

They include a two-term limit on prime ministership and an anti-party hopping bill.

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Ismail Sabri offers 7 reforms for new political landscape