Elill Easwaran

Elill is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 03:13 PM

‘Amazing’ Malaysia charges activist while lobbying for UN human rights seat, says lawyer

Heidy Quah’s counsel says authorities should instead be addressing the real problem in immigration detention centres.

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‘Amazing’ Malaysia charges activist while lobbying for UN human rights seat, says lawyer

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 11:11 AM

Refugee activist Heidy Quah pleads not guilty to internet misuse

Queen's Young Leaders award winner gets bail at RM2,000.

Refugee activist Heidy Quah pleads not guilty to internet misuse

Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 06:52 AM

Malaysia’s 70,000 prisoners unvaccinated

Overcrowded jails are clusters waiting to happen, says rights activist.

Malaysia’s 70,000 prisoners unvaccinated

Saturday, 17 Jul 2021 12:37 PM

Ramkarpal calls again for IPCMC as custodial deaths pile up

It will be an avenue for the kin of dead detainees to seek truth and justice, says lawyer.

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Ramkarpal calls again for IPCMC as custodial deaths pile up

Thursday, 15 Jul 2021 08:18 PM

Former Grand Seasons Hotel turns halfway house for the poor

300 rooms reserved for front-liners, impoverished, based on requests.

Former Grand Seasons Hotel turns halfway house for the poor


Thursday, 15 Jul 2021 03:27 PM

Annuar to discuss Covid-19 measures with KL lawmakers tomorrow

Minister seeks MPs’ views on how to contain spread of infections.

Annuar to discuss Covid-19 measures with KL lawmakers tomorrow

Monday, 12 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Thousands seek help through Kita Jaga website

kitajaga.co matches those who need aid with those ready to assist.

Thousands seek help through Kita Jaga website

Wednesday, 07 Jul 2021 06:15 PM

Klang hospital in dire need of help as Covid patients lie in makeshift beds outdoors

MP says situation a ‘tragedy’, calls for urgent federal government intervention.

Klang hospital in dire need of help as Covid patients lie in makeshift beds outdoors

Wednesday, 07 Jul 2021 01:29 PM

Residents fume over open burning on Bukit Tabur

Taman Melawati folk want Ampang Jaya Municipal Council to stop landowners from continuing practice.

Residents fume over open burning on Bukit Tabur

Tuesday, 06 Jul 2021 06:32 PM

Group pleads for govt nod to transport the elderly, wheelchair-bound

Persatuan Mobiliti Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur swamped with calls for help to send dependents to hospitals, PPVs.

Group pleads for govt nod to transport the elderly, wheelchair-bound

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 08:20 PM

Penang moves to Phase 2 from July 7, says Ismail Sabri

Six states now subject to less restrictive conditions, meeting key indicators for recovery.

Penang moves to Phase 2 from July 7, says Ismail Sabri

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 08:02 PM

People in EMCO areas free to cross borders for vaccination

Ismail Sabri says police permission, MySejahtera appointment required as proof.

People in EMCO areas free to cross borders for vaccination

Sunday, 04 Jul 2021 11:00 AM

Indefinite lockdown creates crisis for aid groups

As calls for food aid balloon and donations dwindle, non-profits have to make painful choice who to help.

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Indefinite lockdown creates crisis for aid groups

Friday, 02 Jul 2021 05:15 PM

Hit by pandemic, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra rewrites symphony

Report says musicians’ contracts will not be renewed come December.

Hit by pandemic, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra rewrites symphony

Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 02:38 PM

Malls seek reopening of more retail outlets during lockdown

Millions of ringgit already forked out to ensure SOP compliance against Covid-19, they say.

Malls seek reopening of more retail outlets during lockdown