Ragananthini Vethasalam
Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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Near-blanket CMCO a ‘pre-emptive measure’, says Ismail Sabri
Senior minister explains move is to safeguard lives, prevent green and yellow zones from turning into virus hotspots.
Specialists’ body urges government to find alternative to partial lockdown
Explain the science behind decisions, say senior doctors.
Opposition lawmakers blast graft convict Najib debating budget
Maria Chin Abdullah walks out of Parliament in protest at scandal-ridden former PM’s continued influence in debating chamber.
Putrajaya’s revenue projections based on ‘optimism’, say experts
They question how the targets can be met amid challenging economic conditions.
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Health Ministry budget not cut, says Tengku Zafrul
Finance minister says government will not compromise in its efforts to safeguard lives and health of Malaysians.
Covid-19 spike due to active testing in prisons, detention centres, says D-G
It is the reason why cases peaked on October 24 and 26, at 1,288 and 1,240 respectively, says Noor Hisham.
Health Ministry tracking four new Covid 19 clusters
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says groupings springing up across Klang Valley, Sabah, Sarawak.
Budget seeks to create feel-good factor but vote awaits Muhyiddin
PM’s support in Dewan Rakyat will still be tested with passing of supply bill.
Health Ministry deserves more funding, say experts
RM31.94 billion under Budget 2021, primarily for Covid-19, not far off from this year’s RM30.6 billion.
Sharp rise in retrenchment seen in first half of 2020
Number of unemployed rose by 30% between January and June.
Economy to shrink 4.5% this year before rallying in 2021
RM305 billion in stimulus packages expected to cushion blow of Covid-19 on the economy.
Govt expects lower revenue, higher spending due to Covid-19
Earnings in 2020 to go down to RM227.3 billion, expenditure to rise by 6%, says report.
Expand wage subsidies to save middle-income jobs, say employers’ groups
They say those earning above RM4,000 are more at risk of retrenchment as they are not qualified for the aid.
We are well-prepared to handle outbreak in Sabah, says D-G
He dismisses claims that resources are overstretched.
