Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 09 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Political uncertainty unlikely to impact Bursa Malaysia, say analysts

Experts predict long-term uplift from Covid-19 recovery to outweigh other factors.

Political uncertainty unlikely to impact Bursa Malaysia, say analysts

Sunday, 08 Aug 2021 09:46 PM

Relaxing SOP for fully vaccinated good for economy, but risks remain, say experts

Crucial for people to stay vigilant, with Delta variant in the community, they say.

Relaxing SOP for fully vaccinated good for economy, but risks remain, say experts

Sunday, 08 Aug 2021 08:12 PM

Easing curbs for those fully vaccinated comes with risks, says PM

Govt holds view perks could improve mental and physical health of the people, country’s economy, he says.

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Easing curbs for those fully vaccinated comes with risks, says PM

Sunday, 08 Aug 2021 05:12 PM

Putrajaya eases Covid-19 SOP for those fully vaccinated

Relaxations include dine-ins in states that have entered second and subsequent phases of the national recovery plan.

Putrajaya eases Covid-19 SOP for those fully vaccinated

Saturday, 07 Aug 2021 03:17 PM

Kedah MB apologises for insensitive ‘body container’ remark

The PAS lawmaker says joke was taken out of context, meant for media covering event.

Kedah MB apologises for insensitive ‘body container’ remark


Saturday, 07 Aug 2021 06:59 AM

MOH urged to plan ahead for expected Covid-19 surge 

Doctors weigh in on what the health authority should do as daily cases pass 20,000.

MOH urged to plan ahead for expected Covid-19 surge 

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 08:09 PM

Kedah MB courts controversy online over body container remarks

Sanusi called out by social media users for his crude comments.

Kedah MB courts controversy online over body container remarks

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 03:19 PM

Health minister in quarantine

Adham cancels visits, isolating at home for second time.

Health minister in quarantine

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 01:23 PM

Delta variant now dominant Covid-19 strain in Malaysia

Deputy Health D-G says new method required to flatten curve, will take time.

Delta variant now dominant Covid-19 strain in Malaysia

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 12:08 PM

Most Covid-19 clusters in Selangor in factories, says health officer

Dr Sha’ari Ngadiman points out no Hari Raya clusters, proving residents stuck to SOP.

Most Covid-19 clusters in Selangor in factories, says health officer

Friday, 06 Aug 2021 11:10 AM

Up to 100 Covid victims dead on arrival per week, majority undiagnosed

Numbers are consistently rising, says health official.

Up to 100 Covid victims dead on arrival per week, majority undiagnosed

Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Umno will have a big say who will form next govt, say analysts

Country ‘doomed’ to have Malay nationalist party on top rung for foreseeable future.

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Umno will have a big say who will form next govt, say analysts

Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Muhyiddin’s options – resign with honour or prove numbers

Uncertainty prevails after Umno’s withdrawal of support for PM.

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Muhyiddin’s options – resign with honour or prove numbers

Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021 08:08 PM

Opposition MPs slam ‘untrustworthy, hopeless’ government

Lawmakers express disbelief at what they see as repeated attempts by Muhyiddin administration to dodge, circumvent procedure.

Opposition MPs slam ‘untrustworthy, hopeless’ government

Monday, 02 Aug 2021 04:07 PM

HIDE still in use, just not publicly disclosed, says Khairy

Minister says system being used as part of assessing potential of places becoming new clusters.

HIDE still in use, just not publicly disclosed, says Khairy