Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 01:36 PM

Deputy health minister deflects questions on Covid-19 test kit allegations

Aaron Ago Dagang comes under withering fire from Liew Vui Keong over Dr Adham Baba’s supposed links to RM30 million contract.

Deputy health minister deflects questions on Covid-19 test kit allegations

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 12:59 PM

Malaysia to promote palm oil as ‘God’s gift’, says deputy minister

Govt dumps Love My Palm Oil slogan for ‘something better’.

Malaysia to promote palm oil as ‘God’s gift’, says deputy minister

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 12:03 PM

PAS kindergartens among those qualified for Jakim’s Covid-19 fund, says minister

Orang Asli, educational institutions among recipients of musa’adah fund, Zulkifli tells Parliament.

PAS kindergartens among those qualified for Jakim’s Covid-19 fund, says minister

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 08:04 PM

Health Ministry looking into providing face masks for low income groups

New rule making covering up mandatory comes into effect on August 1.

Health Ministry looking into providing face masks for low income groups

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 07:41 PM

Health Ministry to discuss screening transiting passengers

Noor Hisham says head-to-head with airlines needed after Cambodian ban on travel from Malaysia.

Health Ministry to discuss screening transiting passengers


Monday, 27 Jul 2020 06:55 PM

Malaysia in the throes of virus second wave, says Noor Azmi

Deputy health minister says the first wave came and went quickly in January.

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Malaysia in the throes of virus second wave, says Noor Azmi

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 05:27 PM

Seven new Covid-19 cases, one recovery

This is after several days of new virus cases in the double digits.

Seven new Covid-19 cases, one recovery

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 11:11 AM

Loan moratorium to cost banking sector RM6.4 billion

Calculation based on accounting standards, finance minister tells predecessor.

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Monday, 27 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Act now against Covid-19 before more lives lost, warns Sarawak MP

Kelvin Yii blames careless attitude of public, lack of mask wearing for latest cluster.

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Act now against Covid-19 before more lives lost, warns Sarawak MP

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Pawnbrokers don’t expect surge when loan moratorium ends

Customers redeeming pawned items, indicating market flooded with cash.

Pawnbrokers don’t expect surge when loan moratorium ends

Sunday, 26 Jul 2020 05:33 PM

1 virus death, 13 new cases, 6 recoveries

Total infections number 8,897, of which 173 are active.

1 virus death, 13 new cases, 6 recoveries

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 07:05 PM

No need for licence when filming news, says Finas chief

But documentaries still need permit, says Zakaria.

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No need for licence when filming news, says Finas chief

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 03:19 PM

End of loan moratorium to impact low-end vehicle market, says MAA

'People who have the money still have the money' to buy luxury makes.

End of loan moratorium to impact low-end vehicle market, says MAA

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 02:06 PM

Automotive association revises 2020 sales forecast again

MAA president says more vehicles expected to be sold thanks to tax exemptions.

Automotive association revises 2020 sales forecast again

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 12:25 PM

Vehicle sales fell 41.1% in first half of 2020

Factory closures during MCO lead to delays in new launches, sale disruptions.

Vehicle sales fell 41.1% in first half of 2020