Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 14 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Muhyiddin’s offer tempts few, risky for many opposition MPs, say analysts

Bersatu president ‘desperately’ fishing for support to stay in power, they say.

Muhyiddin’s offer tempts few, risky for many opposition MPs, say analysts

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 06:44 PM

Lambda variant not detected in Malaysia so far

Health D-G says ministry will nonetheless step up genomic sequencing and detection.

Lambda variant not detected in Malaysia so far

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 06:20 PM

Ministry pilot testing digital tracking wristbands

1,000 overseas returnees who have received approval to undergo home quarantine will take part in the exercise.

Ministry pilot testing digital tracking wristbands

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 05:47 PM

277 new Covid-19 fatalities, 96 dead on arrival

Death toll rises to 11,968.

277 new Covid-19 fatalities, 96 dead on arrival

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 03:03 PM

New Covid-19 cases surpass 21,000 mark for second day

The national caseload stands at 1,363,683.

New Covid-19 cases surpass 21,000 mark for second day


Friday, 13 Aug 2021 10:36 AM

42% of adult population fully vaccinated against Covid

This is after the dispensation of 525,342 shots yesterday

42% of adult population fully vaccinated against Covid

Friday, 13 Aug 2021 10:29 AM

Jabs for specific categories of teenagers may begin in September

Move subject to availability of vaccine supplies and medical assessment, says Health Ministry circular.

Jabs for specific categories of teenagers may begin in September

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 08:42 PM

45 new Covid-19 clusters, 30 from workplaces

11 linked to community transmission, two detected in higher education institutions and two in high-risk areas.

45 new Covid-19 clusters, 30 from workplaces

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 07:08 PM

318 Covid-19 deaths, active cases reach new peak

1,059 in ICU nationwide, says D-G.

318 Covid-19 deaths, active cases reach new peak

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 03:44 PM

An unprecedented high of 21,668 Covid-19 cases

National caseload has reached 1,342,215.

An unprecedented high of 21,668 Covid-19 cases

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 09:55 AM

40.7% of adult population immunised against Covid-19

Government wants to inoculate 50% of population by Merdeka Day.

40.7% of adult population immunised against Covid-19

Wednesday, 11 Aug 2021 08:00 PM

70 deaths among expectant mothers from Covid-19 complications

Noor Hisham says two had received their first dose, and remaining not vaccinated.

70 deaths among expectant mothers from Covid-19 complications

Wednesday, 11 Aug 2021 06:52 PM

Active Covid-19 cases continue to rise, now at 233,358

1,053 patients treated in ICUs, with 546 intubated, says Noor Hisham.

Active Covid-19 cases continue to rise, now at 233,358

Wednesday, 11 Aug 2021 03:22 PM

Daily Covid-19 cases back in 20,000 mark

Second highest daily count so far.

Daily Covid-19 cases back in 20,000 mark

Monday, 09 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Covid patients willing to pay but no beds available, say private hospitals

Association president Dr Kuljit Singh says all its members in the Klang Valley are running at almost full capacity.

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Covid patients willing to pay but no beds available, say private hospitals