Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Monday, 15 Feb 2021 06:30 PM

10 out of 13 clusters reported today linked to workplaces

Selangor reported the most number of clusters at 5.

10 out of 13 clusters reported today linked to workplaces

Monday, 15 Feb 2021 06:06 PM

Active daily Covid-19 caseload drops by nearly 2,500

Health D-G reports more people recovering than contracting virus for second day running.

Active daily Covid-19 caseload drops by nearly 2,500

Monday, 15 Feb 2021 09:56 AM

Coronavirus infectivity rate dips slightly

R0 rates highest in Kedah, Penang and Kelantan.

Coronavirus infectivity rate dips slightly

Sunday, 14 Feb 2021 07:55 PM

Covid-19 vaccine not an Illuminati agenda, says Khairy

Coordinating minister says vaccines are based on science, already tested on thousands to ascertain its safety.

Covid-19 vaccine not an Illuminati agenda, says Khairy

Sunday, 14 Feb 2021 10:50 AM

Malaysia logs slight increase in Covid-19 infectivity rate

Selangor continues to report highest case by state.

Malaysia logs slight increase in Covid-19 infectivity rate


Sunday, 14 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Covid-19 variants in Malaysia

Researchers kept on their toes as mutations show up continuously around the world.

Covid-19 variants in Malaysia

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 07:38 PM

13 of 14 new clusters linked to workplaces

484 cluster of Covid-19 infections still active, says health D-G.

13 of 14 new clusters linked to workplaces

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 06:53 PM

Selangor tops tally, but recoveries outpace new cases

3,318 Covid-19 cases recorded today but 3,505 people have recovered from disease. 

Selangor tops tally, but recoveries outpace new cases

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 11:13 AM

Malaysia’s infectivity rate falls to 0.88

Malacca currently most infectious state, with R1.13, followed by Selangor, Penang.

Malaysia’s infectivity rate falls to 0.88

Thursday, 11 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Jobless rate to dip by year-end, predict economists

Numbers likely to worsen before things improve on back of anticipated economic recovery.

Jobless rate to dip by year-end, predict economists

Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Not feasible to screen all workers, say medical experts

Workplace clusters dominating Covid-19 daily tally, impossible to screen 6 million.

Not feasible to screen all workers, say medical experts

Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021 03:08 PM

3-day quarantine rule for ministers not backed by science, say health experts

Exemption smacks of 'double standards'.

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3-day quarantine rule for ministers not backed by science, say health experts

Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021 10:31 AM

#AdhamBabaLetakJawatan trending on Twitter

Health minister's easing of quarantine rules for cabinet ticks off Malaysians.

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#AdhamBabaLetakJawatan trending on Twitter

Monday, 08 Feb 2021 06:33 PM

Record high of 24 Covid-19 deaths, 3,100 new cases

Toll of fatalities just four shy of 900 mark.

Record high of 24 Covid-19 deaths, 3,100 new cases

Monday, 08 Feb 2021 11:49 AM

Low-income households under increased stress to get by, says UN report

The Families on the Edge report says more are worried about not being able to put food on the table.

Low-income households under increased stress to get by, says UN report