Aminah Farid

Aminah is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 11 Jun 2022 09:58 AM

Malaysia posts one new Covid death

Data show there were 2,166 fresh infections.

Malaysia posts one new Covid death

Thursday, 09 Jun 2022 03:26 PM

Selangor Sultan tells religious affairs minister to attend Bon Odori festival

Ruler says he attended several years ago, saw no threat to Islam.

Selangor Sultan tells religious affairs minister to attend Bon Odori festival

Wednesday, 08 Jun 2022 07:48 PM

Selangor ruler allows Bon Odori festival to proceed

Sultan Sharafuddin wants state Islamic body to see for themselves what actually happens at the event.

Selangor ruler allows Bon Odori festival to proceed

Wednesday, 08 Jun 2022 03:47 PM

Govt must stand up to fishing industry middlemen, says Anwar

Opposition leader says unscrupulous group controls supply chain with profound impact on fishermen, families.

Govt must stand up to fishing industry middlemen, says Anwar

Tuesday, 07 Jun 2022 07:00 PM

Indonesian envoy returns to Jakarta tomorrow to sort out workers’ visa cancellation

Hermono suggests Malaysian embassy in Jakarta to revert to the old system.

Indonesian envoy returns to Jakarta tomorrow to sort out workers’ visa cancellation


Saturday, 04 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Engineer denies Perak lanthanide mine site built on wildlife 'highway'

Environmentalist refutes activists’ claims project encroaches on habitats for endangered species.

Engineer denies Perak lanthanide mine site built on wildlife 'highway'

Friday, 03 Jun 2022 08:05 PM

Putrajaya to bring in 200,000 foreign workers

They will fill up vacancies in ‘unpopular sectors’, says HR minister.

Putrajaya to bring in 200,000 foreign workers

Thursday, 02 Jun 2022 03:22 PM

No more Form 3 assessment exam

Education minister says the decision was made after two years of not having PT3 due to Covid-19.

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No more Form 3 assessment exam

Wednesday, 01 Jun 2022 09:38 AM

1,451 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

A total of 35,676 people have to date died of illnesses linked to the coronavirus.

1,451 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

Tuesday, 31 May 2022 12:02 PM

Najib defends claim on income inequality under Pakatan administration

Former PM says Gini coefficient experienced ‘sharpest drop in history’ during his tenure.

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Najib defends claim on income inequality under Pakatan administration

Sunday, 29 May 2022 02:22 PM

PM should take over Zuraida’s post for time being, says DAP rep

Steven Sim says this will prevent parties in ruling pact from competing against each other for the ministerial position.

PM should take over Zuraida’s post for time being, says DAP rep

Saturday, 28 May 2022 07:00 AM

Pandemic aid groups still going strong

Activists say picking up the pieces from a crisis doesn’t happen overnight.

Pandemic aid groups still going strong

Friday, 27 May 2022 11:00 AM

Putrajaya told to stop blaming producers for soaring chicken prices

Inflation isn't only a problem in Malaysia but a global phenomenon, say economists.

Putrajaya told to stop blaming producers for soaring chicken prices

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 07:00 AM

Digital jobs in demand during pandemic

TalentCorp says they are part of 7 critical occupations.

Digital jobs in demand during pandemic

Friday, 20 May 2022 02:30 PM

Where are the promised school lockers, Teo asks MOE

Ex-deputy education minister says it has been two months since announcement.

Where are the promised school lockers, Teo asks MOE