Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 09:49 PM

Workplaces, community transmissions dominate new virus clusters

21 groupings reported today, raising the active load to 887.

Workplaces, community transmissions dominate new virus clusters

Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 03:26 PM

A year after reporting one infection, almost 7,000 Covid-19 cases today

6,988 cases take the national caseload to 758,967.

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A year after reporting one infection, almost 7,000 Covid-19 cases today

Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 03:01 PM

Putrajaya given three weeks to solve medical officers’ contract issue

Group plans one-day strike in support of MOs if govt fails to settle problem.

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Putrajaya given three weeks to solve medical officers’ contract issue

Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Contract medical officers forced to seek jobs overseas

Doctors fear this may lead to 'brain drain'.

Contract medical officers forced to seek jobs overseas

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 09:18 PM

Festive gathering sparks cluster of 106 cases in Sarawak

Eight community clusters reported out of 23 new groupings reported today.

Festive gathering sparks cluster of 106 cases in Sarawak


Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 07:38 PM

Hospital tells doctors not to participate in strikes

Medical officers reminded that they are front-liners, should not disrupt treatment of patients.  

Hospital tells doctors not to participate in strikes

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 03:31 PM

More than half of the 6,276 Covid-19 new cases today are from the Klang Valley

Selangor takes lead with 2,836 new infections.

More than half of the 6,276 Covid-19 new cases today are from the Klang Valley

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 10:45 AM

Contract doctors issue to be brought to cabinet, says Adham

Ministry moves just as campaigns rally support for protest, strike.

Contract doctors issue to be brought to cabinet, says Adham

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 07:22 PM

RM400 million to increase vaccine supplies, says PM

Additional jabs will enable government to start inoculating teenagers aged 12 to 18.

RM400 million to increase vaccine supplies, says PM

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 06:46 PM

Up to RM5,000 EPF withdrawal allowed under i-Citra scheme

The amount will be credited in a fixed monthly payment of RM1,000, subject to the balance available in the contributor’s savings.

Up to RM5,000 EPF withdrawal allowed under i-Citra scheme

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 06:11 PM

6-month loan moratorium for all income groups

Applications to open on July 7, says PM.

6-month loan moratorium for all income groups

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 05:51 PM

Govt, opposition MPs to get allocation to distribute food baskets, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says putting aside political differences when it comes to helping people.

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Govt, opposition MPs to get allocation to distribute food baskets, says PM

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 05:28 PM

Muhyiddin announces RM150 billion Pemulih aid package

Package includes cash assistance, loan moratorium and new EPF withdrawal scheme.

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Muhyiddin announces RM150 billion Pemulih aid package

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 11:32 AM

Code Black campaign launched in solidarity with contract MOs

MMA says social media protest will not affect patients, as it attempts to ratchet up long-running dispute with govt.

Code Black campaign launched in solidarity with contract MOs

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 11:07 AM

More ICU beds, staff for Covid-19 patients at UKM hospital, says Adham

Source says it can only receive 40 patients now.

More ICU beds, staff for Covid-19 patients at UKM hospital, says Adham