Ragananthini Vethasalam
Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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660 new Covid-19 cases, tally passes 17,000
Four deaths, all from Sabah, bring total fatalities to 167.
Spend more to improve lives of poor, vulnerable, says report
Wider social protection needed for 1.7 million households living in relative poverty.
CMCO dodgers pose Covid-19 risk to elderly by returning to hometowns, says D-G
Noor Hisham says those travelling back risk spreading the virus to their areas.
Six new virus clusters detected, four in Sabah
The remaining two are in Selangor and Penang respectively.
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Highest number of Covid-19 recoveries since pandemic began
350 discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours.
RM700 all it takes to push more households into absolute poverty, says academic
Thin line beween absolute and relative poverty means latter unable to withstand income shocks.
Govts should spend, not obsess over increasing debt, say economists
Too many countries feel beholden to credit rating agencies, outdated monetary theories.
Malaysia Airlines to operate under new outfit if creditors reject plan
Restructuring hits snags with aircraft lessors, Khazanah has no choice but to shut airline down.
Don’t invest on rumours, Anwar reminds ‘speculators’
Malayan United Industries, Pan Malaysia Holdings shares surge on ‘links’ with PKR president.
Much ado over satire
It looks like Malaysians like to laugh at other people but don’t like to be laughed at, says Zunar.
Processing of Sabah virus test samples to be expedited, D-G says
Ministry’s benchmark to complete testing is between 48 and 72 hours.
Third wave of Covid-19 to be more challenging, says D-G
This is due to the more infectious virus strain found in some clusters in Sabah and Kedah, says Noor Hisham.
KL school cancels classes after virus infection of 2 pupils
SK Bangsar staff tells kids to stay home while awaiting directive to close.
Hospitals ready to handle dengue, says D-G
Necessary resources allocated for treatment, while private hospitals also prepared for cases.
