Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 11:42 AM

Kelantan’s water woes to end by 2023, says minister

State's biggest problem is clean water sources, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man tells Dewan Negara.

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Kelantan’s water woes to end by 2023, says minister

Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 10:34 AM

Jobs more helpful to poor than cash handouts, says expert

Economist point out that jobless people want employment, help to start a business.

Jobs more helpful to poor than cash handouts, says expert

Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Economists divided over OPR forecast

Bank Negara has slashed a total 125 basis points in 2020 alone.

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Economists divided over OPR forecast

Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 06:05 PM

53% of infected healthcare workers contracted Covid-19 from peers

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reminds front-liners to not let their guard down.

53% of infected healthcare workers contracted Covid-19 from peers

Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 12:15 PM

Economy showing signs of recovery, says Shahar

Deputy finance minister tells Dewan Negara GDP contracts significantly since April.

Economy showing signs of recovery, says Shahar


Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 11:59 AM

Automatic voter registration by July, Dewan Negara told

Election Commission and National Registration Department working together to roll out system, says deputy minister.

Automatic voter registration by July, Dewan Negara told

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 07:52 PM

Even front-liners getting complacent, says worried Noor Hisham

The Covid-19 reproduction rate has jumped from 0.72 to 1.72, above the critical level, in just two weeks.

Even front-liners getting complacent, says worried Noor Hisham

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 07:09 PM

No community spread in Benteng LD cluster yet, says Noor Hisham

The director-general of health says cases are still confined to the Lahad Datu district police station and Tawau prison.

No community spread in Benteng LD cluster yet, says Noor Hisham

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 05:51 PM

New virus cases surge to 100

Most infections are from the Benteng LD and Sungai clusters, says health D-G.

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 04:53 PM

Zahidi must face parliamentary committee for spreading false info, says Chin Tong

Senator latest politician to call for disciplinary action against deputy minister who called Veveonah a liar.

Zahidi must face parliamentary committee for spreading false info, says Chin Tong

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 01:32 PM

Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign stays cancelled for now

Tourism plan will be reviewed when pandemic is contained and countries reopen their border,  says deputy minister.

Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign stays cancelled for now

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2020 12:40 PM

Banks get in touch with 2 million borrowers on loan extension

Moratorium ends on September 30, fears that many will plunge into financial difficulties.

Banks get in touch with 2 million borrowers on loan extension

Monday, 07 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

PAC stuck with delays over new members’ appointment

Panel unable to scrutinise auditor’s reports unless Perikatan Nasional appoints replacements in November, says head.

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PAC stuck with delays over new members’ appointment

Saturday, 05 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Party’s middle-class membership roll will appeal to rural voters, says Syed Saddiq

Former youth minister says many in the movement have struggled to establish themselves in society.

Party’s middle-class membership roll will appeal to rural voters, says Syed Saddiq

Thursday, 03 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

No more politics of ego, vows Syed Saddiq

New party to learn from fallout of Dr Mahathir Mohamad-Muhyiddin Yassin fight.

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No more politics of ego, vows Syed Saddiq