Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 24 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

3 years for airlines to bounce back, predict analysts

18 months for industry to stabilise best-case scenario as coronavirus vaccine remains elusive.

3 years for airlines to bounce back, predict analysts

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 07:25 PM

Poor compliance by some under home quarantine, health D-G says

Close to 2,000 of those who completed quarantine did not get themselves screened on the 13th day.

Poor compliance by some under home quarantine, health D-G says

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 05:31 PM

6 local transmissions out of 9 new Covid-19 cases

There are now 143 people being treated, with 5 of them in intensive care.

6 local transmissions out of 9 new Covid-19 cases

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 02:33 PM

Penang reclamation can’t start without DoE-approved plan

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says environmental management plan a condition under EIA.

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Penang reclamation can’t start without DoE-approved plan

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 01:20 PM

Minister can decide mediation platform in Covid-19 bill

Minister can decide mediation platform in Covid-19 bill


Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 12:25 PM

Mask ceiling price will reduce to RM1.20

Domestic trade ministry says there is enough supply in the market to meet demand.

Mask ceiling price will reduce to RM1.20

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 10:50 AM

Social media films also need Finas licences, says minister

From TikTok to mainstream media agency, licensing requirement covers all makers.

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Social media films also need Finas licences, says minister

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 09:55 AM

Finas insists news agencies need licence for documentaries

Chairman’s clarification set to have wide ramification for media industry following criminal probe into Al Jazeera.

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Finas insists news agencies need licence for documentaries

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2020 06:46 PM

2 clusters involving 6 cases announced today 

One cluster involves 21 passengers of flights, public transport who are awaiting test results.

2 clusters involving 6 cases announced today 

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2020 05:44 PM

16 new Covid-19 infections, majority of local transmissions in Sarawak

11 Malaysians and 5 foreigners infected.

16 new Covid-19 infections, majority of local transmissions in Sarawak

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 12:42 PM

My discretion to support Najib’s court exemption, says speaker

PH rep says Najib’s debate slot could have been moved to avoid clash with court date.

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My discretion to support Najib’s court exemption, says speaker

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 12:03 PM

Putrajaya looking at revising prices of affordable housing

Ministry says the decision will be based on the new poverty line index and household income report.

Putrajaya looking at revising prices of affordable housing

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 11:58 AM

Motorcycle theft tops crime index during MCO period

Police considering classifying online love scams as serious crime, says deputy minister.

Motorcycle theft tops crime index during MCO period

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 11:10 AM

ECRL will give Malaysians jobs post-Covid, says minister

M. Saravanan says the temporary freeze on foreign workers will improve opportunities for Malaysians.

ECRL will give Malaysians jobs post-Covid, says minister

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Govt to recognise a million SMEs for aid eligibility

Move will give organisations access to Prihatin funds, says minister. 

Govt to recognise a million SMEs for aid eligibility