Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 04:10 PM

Malaysia reports 4th Covid-19 death, 153 new infections

50-year-old man from tabligh cluster, says Health D-G.

Malaysia reports 4th Covid-19 death, 153 new infections

Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 02:56 PM

Only 1 person from each family allowed out to buy essentials

Senior minister says state governments can decide on operation hours of businesses.

Only 1 person from each family allowed out to buy essentials

Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 11:10 AM

Selayang paediatric ward closed after staff positive for Covid-19

Paediatric cases have been referred to other hospitals for now.

Selayang paediatric ward closed after staff positive for Covid-19

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 08:47 PM

Malaysia reports third Covid-19 death, second from tabligh cluster

Latest victim is 58-year-old man who attended Sri Petaling mosque gathering.

Malaysia reports third Covid-19 death, second from tabligh cluster

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 12:28 PM

Health D-G says withholding info on travel, close contacts a crime

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there have been cases of Covid-19 patients revealing crucial information only after treatment.

Health D-G says withholding info on travel, close contacts a crime


Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 05:31 PM

Manufacturers demand exemption from movement control order

Federation president submits list to government of essential goods for exemption from order.

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Manufacturers demand exemption from movement control order

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 11:10 AM

Businesses brace for fallout from Covid-19 restrictions

Movement control will cause public inconvenience, disruptions.

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Will movement control be able to combat Covid-19?

Malaysia entering vital phase of pandemic – mitigation, imposing ban on all mass movements and gatherings.

Will movement control be able to combat Covid-19?

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 12:08 AM

Tourism industry can now work towards recovery, says Matta president

Tan Kok Liang expects movement control order restore public confidence.

Tourism industry can now work towards recovery, says Matta president

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 07:06 PM

Give women minister, deputy a chance, says Muhyiddin

PM says time is needed for Rina Harun to get used to her new portfolio.

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Give women minister, deputy a chance, says Muhyiddin

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 06:03 PM

RM120 million fund to assist workers forced to take unpaid leave

Affected employees will receive RM600 a month for maximum 6 months.

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RM120 million fund to assist workers forced to take unpaid leave

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 05:58 PM

PM to chair NSC meeting to discuss Covid-19 measures, as cases rise to 553

125 new cases confirmed today.

PM to chair NSC meeting to discuss Covid-19 measures, as cases rise to 553

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Covid-19 cluster from the tabligh event

Spike in coronavirus cases, new infections in Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia traced to Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling.

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Covid-19 cluster from the tabligh event

Sunday, 15 Mar 2020 02:28 PM

Malaysia Airlines won’t lay off staff amid Covid-19 outbreak

Travel slump has caused the carrier to freeze new hires and promotions.

Sunday, 15 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Bid to end child marriage in doubt

PAS, now in power, likely to be hostile to Pakatan’s reforms, say activists.

Bid to end child marriage in doubt