Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 30 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Various factors behind ‘breakthrough’ Covid infections, say experts

Weak immunity, pre-existing health conditions and lack of compliance with SOP among the reasons.

Various factors behind ‘breakthrough’ Covid infections, say experts

Sunday, 29 Aug 2021 07:15 PM

Klang Valley to enter phase two soon, PM says

89.5% of adult population in the region are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Klang Valley to enter phase two soon, PM says

Sunday, 29 Aug 2021 06:19 PM

PM wants 6 states to inoculate 50% of adults by end-September

Terengganu, Perak, Johor, Kelantan, Kedah and Sabah must ramp up Covid-19 vaccination, says Ismail Sabri.

PM wants 6 states to inoculate 50% of adults by end-September

Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 09:56 PM

Procedure for travellers entering country via Johor

Apply to state health department for home quarantine at least seven days before arrival, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Procedure for travellers entering country via Johor

Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 09:12 PM

36 new clusters, 23 linked to workplaces

A total of 1,468 clusters are currently active nationwide.

36 new clusters, 23 linked to workplaces


Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 06:53 PM

Active caseload hits 268,548

There are 252 fresh fatalities, raising the death toll to 15,802.

Active caseload hits 268,548

Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 03:41 PM

Malaysia reports 22,597 new Covid-19 cases

National caseload stands at 1,658,510 to date.

Malaysia reports 22,597 new Covid-19 cases

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 04:21 PM

RHB Bank’s net profit jumps in first half of 2021

MD credits performance to group’s resilience, strong fundamentals.

RHB Bank’s net profit jumps in first half of 2021

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 01:51 PM

Bursa Malaysia higher at midday on cabinet line-up announcement

FBM KLCI gains 4.79 points to 1,590.53 from yesterday’s close of 1,585.74.

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Perikatan or BN – what's in a name?

It's a question of who is really in charge, analysts say.

Perikatan or BN – what's in a name?

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 06:55 AM

Economists urge govt to help businesses recover, restore investor confidence

Budget 2022, 12th Malaysia Plan will chart the way forward, they say.

Economists urge govt to help businesses recover, restore investor confidence

Monday, 23 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Experts warn of Kedah, Sabah reverting into Covid-19 battlegrounds

Low vaccination coverage, jabs shortage could turn states into virus hotspots.

Experts warn of Kedah, Sabah reverting into Covid-19 battlegrounds

Sunday, 22 Aug 2021 09:50 PM

Ismail Sabri follows Muhyiddin, pushes for togetherness

New PM keen on fostering family ties, while former ‘prime minister for all’ felt compelled to defend accusations of treachery.

Ismail Sabri follows Muhyiddin, pushes for togetherness

Saturday, 21 Aug 2021 10:33 AM

Physical lessons allowed for pupils sitting exams in phase 2 states

Date of commencement will be based on Education Ministry’s schedule.

Physical lessons allowed for pupils sitting exams in phase 2 states

Thursday, 19 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Expect few changes with Ismail Sabri as PM, say analysts

Familiar faces likely to return to ministries, moved to others, they say.

Expect few changes with Ismail Sabri as PM, say analysts