Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 08:43 PM

Pfizer’s vaccine could get conditional approval by March

Clinical data evaluation needs 90 to 120 days, say health D-G.

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 Pfizer’s vaccine could get conditional approval by March

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 07:50 PM

Health Ministry worried over local virus transmissions in Selangor

Noor Hisham says cases in the state expected to rise due to high population density, people movement.

Health Ministry worried over local virus transmissions in Selangor

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 07:27 PM

5 new Covid-19 clusters detected

Active clusters now total 208, says Noor Hisham.

5 new Covid-19 clusters detected

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 06:35 PM

Selangor tops state Covid-19 tally for 8th straight day

Total number of new cases recorded in the country today is 1,348.

Selangor tops state Covid-19 tally for 8th straight day

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 05:35 PM

Vaccine priority list will be based on risk assessment, says Khairy

Factors to be considered include likelihood of exposure to Covid-19 cases, frequency of going to public spaces.

Vaccine priority list will be based on risk assessment, says Khairy


Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 02:59 PM

Khairy ready to face PAC over vaccine procurement

Minister responds to Kit Siang's claim that Malaysia is paying too much for shots.

Khairy ready to face PAC over vaccine procurement

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 02:48 PM

RM2.05 billion to vaccinate 82.8% of population

Cost is to cover free inoculation for 26.5 million Malaysians.

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RM2.05 billion to vaccinate 82.8% of population

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 12:14 PM

All must take part in national tourism policy for it to work, says hoteliers’ group

Private sector seeks more control over execution of plan's strategic thrusts.

All must take part in national tourism policy for it to work, says hoteliers’ group

Sunday, 20 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

12 days for Covid-19 vaccine to start working on patients, says Pfizer

Clinical trials show drug is 95% effective in preventing coronavirus in individuals without prior infection.

12 days for Covid-19 vaccine to start working on patients, says Pfizer

Thursday, 17 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Talks between Malaysia Airlines, creditors ongoing, says Khazanah

Sovereign wealth fund declines to confirm if it will inject fresh funds into flag carrier.

Talks between Malaysia Airlines, creditors ongoing, says Khazanah

Thursday, 17 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Boeing 737 MAX flying again but Malaysia Airlines still in talks over 25 jets

Aircraft’s return-to-service subject to approval of global regulators, says flag carrier.

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Boeing 737 MAX flying again but Malaysia Airlines still in talks over 25 jets

Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 04:17 PM

Budget 2021 passes with 111 votes

108 MPs vote against it, while one was absent.

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Budget 2021 passes with 111 votes

Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 10:55 AM

GLC appointments, including politicians, vetted thoroughly, says Zafrul

Candidates have to go through several agencies including the police, MACC and the Securities Commission.

GLC appointments, including politicians, vetted thoroughly, says Zafrul

Monday, 14 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Industry torn over promise to create 500,000 jobs

Trade union thinks employment guarantee unrealistic, employers’ group optimistic about improving economic conditions.

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Industry torn over promise to create 500,000 jobs

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 06:32 PM

Cancer care delayed as major hospitals turned into virus treatment centres, says expert

An oncologist says cancer patients are also at high risk of contracting Covid-19 and are not being sent to major hospitals.

Cancer care delayed as major hospitals turned into virus treatment centres, says expert