Ragananthini Vethasalam
Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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14 new Covid-19 clusters reported in the past 24 hours
Workplace clusters account for majority of new groupings nationwide.
Putrajaya grappling with tight fiscal position, says economist
Reaching into KWAN funds, raising statutory debt limit shows govt needs whatever resources available.
Malaysia’s GDP could grow by 4% in 2021, says think-tank
Covid-19 spike, slow vaccine rollout, gradual reopening of borders support this projection.
Health Ministry confirms record 20 Covid-19 clusters detected today
Noor Hisham says workplace clusters form bulk of new groupings.
Schools in Selangor to be closed a week from tomorrow
They will remain shut until the end of the Hari Raya break, a education dept circular states.
AstraZeneca jab sign-up a chance to beat queue
Experts believe rousing response sign of public’s acceptance of vaccines.
Community, workplace transmissions form bulk of 17 new Covid-19 clusters
The rest are linked to educational institutions and a religious activity.
More than 300 cases in ICU for 7th day running, another 23 deaths reported
Out of the 338 critical patients, 181 are on respiratory support.
Selangor tops Covid-19 tally as overall figure exceeds 3,000 again
Country’s caseload now at 420,632.
Government needs planned Covid-19 infodemic response
Expert says deliberate strategy, not heavy-handed punishment, more effective way to deal with fake news.
Allowing people to choose vaccine may fuel uncertainty, say experts
Move may cause hesitancy, affect take-up rate leading to wastage, says doctor.
More than 3,000 Covid-19 cases logged for second day running
Selangor continues to lead in daily new infections, contributing 1,083 cases.
Why tap into KWAN to purchase vaccines, ask economists
Experts say there are cheaper sources of finance available.
