Elill Easwaran

Elill is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 06 Jun 2021 11:00 AM

A gravedigger’s harsh Covid-19 reality

Shahrum Baharudin says the cemetery is seeing steady inflow of burials, almost every single one a Covid-19 victim.

A gravedigger’s harsh Covid-19 reality

Saturday, 05 Jun 2021 03:27 PM

Arresting migrants for vaccination will create more Covid-19 clusters

Lawyers for Liberty’s Zaid Malek urges government not to treat undocumented migrants as criminals.

Arresting migrants for vaccination will create more Covid-19 clusters

Saturday, 05 Jun 2021 01:48 PM

Covid mass testing starts in KL

Campaign kicks off at the city's low-cost housing flats.

Covid mass testing starts in KL

Friday, 04 Jun 2021 04:45 PM

Police to take action against officer after latest death in custody

Selangor commissioner of police says investigation focusing on negligence, failure to provide duty of care.

Friday, 04 Jun 2021 10:37 AM

One more custodial death makes 3 in 2 weeks

Lorry driver is said to have jumped out of a window while trying to escape.

One more custodial death makes 3 in 2 weeks


Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021 06:38 PM

Ismail Sabri’s cryptic Facebook posting has tongues wagging

Minister says he closed the door…

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Ismail Sabri’s cryptic Facebook posting has tongues wagging

Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Medical units in lock-ups can help stop custodial deaths, says Suhakam

On site healthcare for detainees to pilot in Selangor holding facilities.

Medical units in lock-ups can help stop custodial deaths, says Suhakam

Monday, 31 May 2021 07:10 PM

Lawyer demands CCTV recording of Ganapathy’s cell

Gombak police deny there is any recording, say he was receiving treatment in hospital.

Lawyer demands CCTV recording of Ganapathy’s cell

Sunday, 30 May 2021 04:35 PM

Putrajaya makes U-turn on allowing public to pick jab brands

Khairy says providing that option would only slow down inoculation drive.  

Putrajaya makes U-turn on allowing public to pick jab brands

Sunday, 30 May 2021 03:38 PM

1,000 clinics to help in vaccination drive from June, says Khairy

Minister looking at 40,000 doses a day through private facilities.

1,000 clinics to help in vaccination drive from June, says Khairy

Sunday, 30 May 2021 02:22 PM

Khairy promises more Covid-19 vaccines for Selangor

Minister to issue joint statement with Amirudin later today, after dispute over latest AstraZeneca opt-in.

Khairy promises more Covid-19 vaccines for Selangor

Sunday, 30 May 2021 10:52 AM

Detaining migrants will worsen Covid-19 pandemic, say activists

They cite events of the past year where group’s detention led to clusters at immigration depots.

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Detaining migrants will worsen Covid-19 pandemic, say activists

Friday, 28 May 2021 07:00 AM

Employees plead to be allowed to work from home

People say employers sticking to ‘if you’re not in the office, you’re not working’ philosophy, despite MCO rules.

Employees plead to be allowed to work from home

Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:07 PM

Family alleges foul play in latest custodial death

Incident at Simpang Renggam Prison makes three such fatalities in five weeks.

Family alleges foul play in latest custodial death

Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:38 PM

Police interview Tajuddin for not wearing mask

Cops want to know why MP failed to follow MCO protocols during controversial press conference.

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Police interview Tajuddin for not wearing mask