Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 05:35 PM

Bukit Jalil depot detainee is 121st Covid-19 death

Victim was a 67-year-old Indian national with a history of chronic illnesses.

Bukit Jalil depot detainee is 121st Covid-19 death

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 07:23 PM

Authorities will act against those who forge Covid-19 test results

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also urges the public to report to authorities any suspicious cases.

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Authorities will act against those who forge Covid-19 test results

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 06:47 PM

Don't remove wristbands until quarantine period ends, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says action will be taken against those who fail to comply.

Don't remove wristbands until quarantine period ends, says health D-G

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 05:55 PM

Covid-19 claims Malaysia’s oldest victim at 96

Authorities also report 43 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

Covid-19 claims Malaysia’s oldest victim at 96

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Laid-off Malindo staff fight against unfair dismissal

Employees let go during MCO file representation with Industrial Relations Dept.

Laid-off Malindo staff fight against unfair dismissal


Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 03:29 PM

Covid-19 bill to address wedding deposit forfeitures, says minister

Many looking to recoup thousands of ringgit from planners refusing to reimburse funds for cancelled events.

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 03:07 PM

Public transport can run at full capacity, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says there will be no time limit on operating hours, but SOPs must be in place.

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 03:51 PM

Talk to parents about need to raise fees, childcare centres told

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says these facilities have to bear extra costs, including for sanitisation, in the wake of Covid-19.

Talk to parents about need to raise fees, childcare centres told

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 03:31 PM

As Malaysia opens up, Ismail Sabri reminds public Covid-19 threat remains

Follow new rules to keep infections down, says senior minister. 

As Malaysia opens up, Ismail Sabri reminds public Covid-19 threat remains

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 02:54 PM

Cops to focus on health, safety compliance instead of roadblocks 

Army will keep assisting police, says minister.

Cops to focus on health, safety compliance instead of roadblocks 

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 07:58 PM

700,000 people register for MySejahtera in one minute

App server swamped as people clamour for RM50 e-wallet handout.

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Monday, 08 Jun 2020 07:35 PM

Virtual clinics, home visits part of Health Ministry’s social distancing plan

Noor Hisham looking to adapt practises to allow for safe, hygienic treatment.

Virtual clinics, home visits part of Health Ministry’s social distancing plan

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 07:24 PM

Noor Hisham expects spike in dengue cases

Health D-G says trending data, public movement under MCO points to increased risk.

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 06:39 PM

Discussion on reopening of schools tomorrow, says health D-G

Parents to be given 2 weeks to make preparations to send their children back to school.

Discussion on reopening of schools tomorrow, says health D-G

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 06:20 PM

8-month-old baby among 7 new Covid-19 cases

Case detected during pre-surgery virus test in Sabah hospital, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

8-month-old baby among 7 new Covid-19 cases