Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 02 Aug 2021 03:15 PM

Covid-19 will become endemic, says Khairy

Fully vaccinated Malaysians must continue wearing masks, practise social distancing, minister says.

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Covid-19 will become endemic, says Khairy

Monday, 02 Aug 2021 01:43 PM

Seniors can walk in for Covid-19 jabs nationwide from next week

Some states are already allowing it, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Seniors can walk in for Covid-19 jabs nationwide from next week

Monday, 02 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Experts say leadership failure led to failed emergency

Perikatan Nasional asked for but failed to make use of emergency powers to tackle crisis, they say.

Experts say leadership failure led to failed emergency

Sunday, 01 Aug 2021 09:19 PM

KL construction site with 428 cases among 23 new Covid-19 clusters

11 workplace groups today, says D-G.

KL construction site with 428 cases among 23 new Covid-19 clusters

Sunday, 01 Aug 2021 08:38 PM

Health Ministry recommended 2-week deferral of Dewan sitting, says D-G

Six Covid cases in House potentially super-spreaders.

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Health Ministry recommended 2-week deferral of Dewan sitting, says D-G


Sunday, 01 Aug 2021 06:51 PM

Active Covid-19 caseload moves closer to 200,000

A record high of 195,273 people are ill with the virus.

Active Covid-19 caseload moves closer to 200,000

Saturday, 31 Jul 2021 08:08 PM

Covid task force lists centres for Klang Valley walk-in jabs

This is for those who do not have vaccination appointments.

Covid task force lists centres for Klang Valley walk-in jabs

Saturday, 31 Jul 2021 11:11 AM

Youth activist Sarah Irdina recounts lock-up ‘mental torture’

No one should have to go through what she did, says MISI:Solidariti co-foujnder.

Youth activist Sarah Irdina recounts lock-up ‘mental torture’

Friday, 30 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Covid deaths due to Delta variant, packed hospitals, say doctors

High percentage of unvaccinated also contributing to fatalities, they say.

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Covid deaths due to Delta variant, packed hospitals, say doctors

Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 01:42 PM

MP sounds emergency alarm at Klang Hospital

Badly understaffed, under-equipped facility a 'living hell' for both patients and workers, says Charles Santiago.

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MP sounds emergency alarm at Klang Hospital

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 09:22 PM

Plight of contract doctors dominates second day of sitting

Lawmakers badger Health Minister Adham Baba over handling of Covid-19 pandemic.

Plight of contract doctors dominates second day of sitting

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 05:29 PM

No action against contract doctors who took part in strike, says Adham

Health minister replies to points raised by lawmakers in the Dewan Rakyat.

No action against contract doctors who took part in strike, says Adham

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 03:54 PM

Politicians not smart enough to handle pandemic, Dr Mahathir says

National Recovery Council should be manned by professionals, says former PM.

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Politicians not smart enough to handle pandemic, Dr Mahathir says

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 02:47 PM

Four vaccines in the process of getting approval, Adham says

They are Sinovac’s CoronaVac, and those from Walvax, Westvac and Anhui Zhifei.

Four vaccines in the process of getting approval, Adham says

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 02:42 PM

Don’t punish junior doctors over strike, says Dzulkefly

Former health minister says Putrajaya should address their grouses instead.

Don’t punish junior doctors over strike, says Dzulkefly