Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 05:57 PM

Not all 4,036 cases from Teratai cluster are Top Glove’s, says company

Chairman disagrees with minister’s comment that factory is in ‘terrible’ state.

Not all 4,036 cases from Teratai cluster are Top Glove’s, says company

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 11:35 AM

Top Glove shares hammered on news of factory closures

World’s largest glovemaker stops production in 16 facilities in Meru, Klang, after spike in Covid-19 infection.

Top Glove shares hammered on news of factory closures

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 08:08 PM

6 out of 1,000 may die from Covid-19, says Health Ministry

64% of deaths in Malaysia involve senior citizens aged 60 and above, 87% had underlying health conditions.

6 out of 1,000 may die from Covid-19, says Health Ministry

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 07:24 PM

Health Ministry reports 4 new clusters

Bintang cluster in Lembah Pantai see highest number of workplace infections.

Health Ministry reports 4 new clusters

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 06:35 PM

1,884 new Covid-19 cases a record high

Selangor accounts for bulk of new infections at 1,203, says Noor Hisham.

1,884 new Covid-19 cases a record high


Sunday, 22 Nov 2020 06:59 PM

Three new Covid-19 clusters today

One each in Penang, Negri Sembilan and Kedah bring the active cluster count to 167, says Noor Hisham.

Three new Covid-19 clusters today

Sunday, 22 Nov 2020 06:40 PM

More than half of today's 1,096 Covid-19 cases from Selangor

Country’s richest state logs 603 infections, but recoveries outpace new cases nationally. 

More than half of today's 1,096 Covid-19 cases from Selangor

Sunday, 22 Nov 2020 03:49 PM

Putrajaya must engage all MPs on budget amendments, says Chin Tong

DAP senator says government should not use salary allocation for civil servants, front-liners to threaten lawmakers into approving bill.

Putrajaya must engage all MPs on budget amendments, says Chin Tong

Saturday, 21 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Plainclothes police not deployed to enforce Covid-19 SOPs, says top cop

Folk fined for breaching the rules say otherwise.

Plainclothes police not deployed to enforce Covid-19 SOPs, says top cop

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 07:49 PM

More than 9,000 virus cases detected through MySejahtera

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the number accounts for between 18.2% and 44.3% of daily cases.

More than 9,000 virus cases detected through MySejahtera

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 07:03 PM

4 new Covid-19 clusters detected

One each reported in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak and Johor, says Noor Hisham.

4 new Covid-19 clusters detected

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 06:36 PM

1,290 new Covid-19 cases, majority from Sabah and Selangor

Four patients from Sabah, Johor and Perak have also died.

1,290 new Covid-19 cases, majority from Sabah and Selangor

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 10:14 AM

Apec must spearhead post-Covid-19 economic recovery, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin stresses importance of balancing health priorities and economic needs at dialogue.

Apec must spearhead post-Covid-19 economic recovery, says PM

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020 07:35 PM

14-fold increase in Klang Valley hospital beds for Covid-19

Measure taken to accommodate more patients, in light of rising cases, says Noor Hisham.

14-fold increase in Klang Valley hospital beds for Covid-19

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020 06:42 PM

Best to avoid elections, says Noor Hisham

Health D-G says the Sabah state elections had led to several problems, among them the spike in Covid-19 cases.

Best to avoid elections, says Noor Hisham