Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 08 Feb 2021 11:09 AM

Unemployment rose among B40 families during CMCO, says UN report

Higher poverty rate discernible among female-, persons with disability-led households.

Unemployment rose among B40 families during CMCO, says UN report

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Experts, group urge govt to get act together on Covid-19

Data, communication breakdown among agencies, policy flip-flops adding to public confusion.

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Experts, group urge govt to get act together on Covid-19

Wednesday, 03 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

AstraZeneca plays down EU feud, reassures on supply here

Pharma giant says ‘committed’ to successful vaccine rollout in Malaysia.

AstraZeneca plays down EU feud, reassures on supply here

Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 05:21 PM

Pharmaniaga expects CoronaVac nod by month-end or early March

Application submitted to NPRA on January 19, says group.

Pharmaniaga expects CoronaVac nod by month-end or early March

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Perak theme park ordered to pay RM910,000 to 12 ex-employees

Sum covers 8 months’ backdated salaries, reinstatement compensation, rules court.

Perak theme park ordered to pay RM910,000 to 12 ex-employees


Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 05:37 PM

No delays in reporting Covid-19 cases in Selangor, private hospitals say

No need to threaten with fines and punishments, says association president.

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No delays in reporting Covid-19 cases in Selangor, private hospitals say

Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Malaysia Airlines cuts capacity by 85% under MCO 2.0

Flag carrier looking to restore major international routes by year-end after massive restructuring. 

Malaysia Airlines cuts capacity by 85% under MCO 2.0

Thursday, 28 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Stick to specialised Covid-19 hospitals, specialist tells Putrajaya

‘Hybrid hospitals’ might compromise quality of care, patient safety and healthcare workers.

Stick to specialised Covid-19 hospitals, specialist tells Putrajaya

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 07:30 PM

Putrajaya inks deal to procure Covid-19 vaccines from China, Russia

Term sheet agreement with Pharmaniaga, Duopharma is for 18.4 million jabs.

Putrajaya inks deal to procure Covid-19 vaccines from China, Russia

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 05:11 PM

Patients to bear Covid-19 treatment cost at private hospitals, says body

President Kuljit Singh says the cost will be as much as treatment for other viral infections.

Patients to bear Covid-19 treatment cost at private hospitals, says body

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 09:22 PM

Don’t praise the ‘messenger’, says Noor Hisham

Health D-G says credit for work done to contain the virus should go to Health Ministry employees. 

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Don’t praise the ‘messenger’, says Noor Hisham

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 08:32 PM

95 private hospitals agree to treat Covid-19 patients, says Health D-G

1,286 hospital beds, 65 ICU beds, 54 ventilators to be made available at these healthcare facilities.

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95 private hospitals agree to treat Covid-19 patients, says Health D-G

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 06:39 PM

Health D-G hopeful new Covid-19 cases will be reduced

With declining R-naught, Noor Hisham aiming for lower numbers in a fortnight.

Health D-G hopeful new Covid-19 cases will be reduced

Monday, 25 Jan 2021 11:18 AM

Ikea Cheras closed for Covid-19 sanitisation

Entire security team in isolation after unknown number of guards test positive.

Ikea Cheras closed for Covid-19 sanitisation

Sunday, 24 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

The year of Covid-19

Malaysia, what lessons have you learnt?

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The year of Covid-19