Elill Easwaran

Elill is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 15 Mar 2021 06:49 PM

Tighter lockdown on Tioman Island from midnight, says Ismail Sabri

EMCO in place so Ministry of Health can screen residents, control movement.

Tighter lockdown on Tioman Island from midnight, says Ismail Sabri

Saturday, 13 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

We’d rather go to Singapore embassy for help, say Malaysians in Myanmar

No action plan for emergency evacuation, they say.

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We’d rather go to Singapore embassy for help, say Malaysians in Myanmar

Tuesday, 02 Mar 2021 03:52 PM

Let GPs, specialists, dentists get jabs along with other health front-liners, says MMA 

They are at risk of Covid-19 infections, says Subramaniam Muniandy.

Let GPs, specialists, dentists get jabs along with other health front-liners, says MMA 

Monday, 01 Mar 2021 06:39 PM

Four Felda areas to be under EMCO

Movement restrictions to enforced beginning tomorrow until March 15.

Four Felda areas to be under EMCO

Monday, 01 Mar 2021 06:30 PM

Lockdown to begin in Nabawan as new Covid-19 cases soar

177 infections reported in 15 villages in Sabah district.

Lockdown to begin in Nabawan as new Covid-19 cases soar


Monday, 01 Mar 2021 05:19 PM

Brickfields restaurant attacked for refusing to break MCO rules

Dozen men assault the workers, smash up the premises upon being told it is closing time.

Brickfields restaurant attacked for refusing to break MCO rules

Monday, 01 Mar 2021 11:00 AM

We do not feel safe anymore, say Malaysians in Myanmar

They claim police, soldiers getting more aggressive by the day.

We do not feel safe anymore, say Malaysians in Myanmar

Friday, 26 Feb 2021 04:46 PM

No reason for Muslims to reject Covid-19 vaccine, says Islamic affairs minister

It’s not just about protecting yourself, but also others around you, says Zulkifli.

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No reason for Muslims to reject Covid-19 vaccine, says Islamic affairs minister

Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 05:38 PM

Putrajaya must explain defiance of court order to stay Myanmar deportations, say groups

Malaysian government must also clarify status of deportees, whether refugees were also sent home.

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Putrajaya must explain defiance of court order to stay Myanmar deportations, say groups

Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 10:21 PM

Rights groups condemn ‘inhumane’ deportation of Myanmar nationals

They say the deportation is also in contempt of a court order.

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Rights groups condemn ‘inhumane’ deportation of Myanmar nationals

Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 03:23 PM

Ordeal not over for 1,200 Myanmar migrants, says Amnesty International

Stay of execution does not guarantee that they will not be deported.

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Ordeal not over for 1,200 Myanmar migrants, says Amnesty International

Monday, 22 Feb 2021 11:00 AM

Refugees, activists wary of govt promises for vaccination

Migrant community still haunted by raids, mass detentions 10 months ago.

Refugees, activists wary of govt promises for vaccination

Monday, 22 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Gyms put health and safety first at the cost of members

While the business proprietors are relieved to be allowed to reopen, the customers are less impressed by the new restrictions.

Gyms put health and safety first at the cost of members

Saturday, 20 Feb 2021 06:16 PM

Nine Temerloh areas locked down

72 Covid-19 cases detected in areas Jalan Telok Ira, says Ismail Sabri.

 Nine Temerloh areas locked down

Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Why can’t we operate, ask event space owners

MCO 2.0, ban on gatherings hitting operators, who say they’re able to control the crowd as per SOP.

Why can’t we operate, ask event space owners