Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 08:52 PM

Worst is yet to come if MCO 2.0 fails, warns health D-G

Noor Hisham pleading for all to stay at home.

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Worst is yet to come if MCO 2.0 fails, warns health D-G

Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 07:25 PM

6 new virus clusters, one linked to a wedding

Another three are workplace clusters, says Noor Hisham.

6 new virus clusters, one linked to a wedding

Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 07:02 PM

Highest-ever record of 4,029 Covid-19 cases reported

Selangor still leads tally with 1,466 cases.

Highest-ever record of 4,029 Covid-19 cases reported

Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 06:03 PM

China institute’s Covid-19 vaccine is halal, says MoH

FAQs say certification is by Jakim-recognised Halal Services Chongqing.

China institute’s Covid-19 vaccine is halal, says MoH

Friday, 15 Jan 2021 07:34 PM

12 new clusters today

7 of them linked to workplace, says D-G.

12 new clusters today


Friday, 15 Jan 2021 10:50 AM

Emergency ordinance gives full immunity to civil servants in Covid-19 fight

No legal action, suit or any court proceedings can be brought against the government and its officers in Covid-19-related matters.

Emergency ordinance gives full immunity to civil servants in Covid-19 fight

Friday, 15 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Experts fear 2-week MCO 2.0 won’t flatten virus curve

‘Half-baked’ measures will not yield expected results while authorities must enforce strictly restrictions.

Experts fear 2-week MCO 2.0 won’t flatten virus curve

Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 07:43 PM

7 new Covid-19 clusters, 4 linked to workplaces

Active clusters of infection now at 276, says Noor Hisham.

7 new Covid-19 clusters, 4 linked to workplaces

Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 06:57 PM

New record of 3,337 Covid-19 cases

15 deaths today, second highest since start of pandemic.

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New record of 3,337 Covid-19 cases

Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Policy, public compliance failures forced MCO 2.0, say experts

Authorities didn’t make full use of MCO 1.0, not guided by big data.

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Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

As caseload spikes, MoH mulls hotel or home isolation

Healthcare system reaches breaking point, complaints of dirty and unhygienic centre for Covid-19 positive cases.

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As caseload spikes, MoH mulls hotel or home isolation

Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Govt looking for contract staff in Covid-19 fight

More than 1,000 positions to fill as country battles 3rd wave, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Govt looking for contract staff in Covid-19 fight

Monday, 11 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Health workers burning out as resources reach breaking point

Sg Buloh Hospital, main Covid-19 centre in Selangor, at 95% capacity while daily caseload breaches 4-figure mark.

Health workers burning out as resources reach breaking point

Thursday, 07 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Economists rule out more stimulus

Efficient rollout of planned measures, like vaccination, vital now, they say.

Economists rule out more stimulus

Thursday, 07 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Ramasamy defends Penang’s handling of Covid-19

Restrictions, more testing order of the day in latest state to turn red.

Ramasamy defends Penang’s handling of Covid-19