Elill Easwaran

Elill is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 11 Feb 2021 06:11 PM

Driving, flying schools may open starting tomorrow, says minister

Hobby fishermen may also take up their rods once more.

Driving, flying schools may open starting tomorrow, says minister

Sunday, 07 Feb 2021 06:44 PM

Govt allows 15 people who live in 10km radius for CNY reunion dinner

Putrajaya walks back on previous rule that allowed only those living under the same roof to attend key New Year tradition.

Govt allows 15 people who live in 10km radius for CNY reunion dinner

Friday, 05 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Mah Meri want equal access to education

Too few devices, spotty internet hindering Orang Asli on Pulau Carey.

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Mah Meri want equal access to education

Friday, 05 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

We feel safe for now, say Malaysians in Myanmar

Business as usual for expats, showing little fear despite rumours of major protests.

We feel safe for now, say Malaysians in Myanmar

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 06:04 PM

Minister rules out visitors, lion dances for Chinese New Year

Temples are off-limits to all but five committee members at a time.

Minister rules out visitors, lion dances for Chinese New Year


Wednesday, 03 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

MCO 2.0 leaves Mah Meri artisans on Pulau Carey destitute

Tourist-dependent Orang Asli suffering since March as various stages of lockdown bar domestic tourism, travel.

MCO 2.0 leaves Mah Meri artisans on Pulau Carey destitute

Monday, 01 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Online learning drives tablet sales up until stocks run out

Parents compete with civil groups and politicians donating to needy children to snap up devices before shops run out.

Online learning drives tablet sales up until stocks run out

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 06:53 PM

EMCO for Simpang Renggam prison in Johor

In 198 screening tests at the centre, 108 have come up positive, says senior minister.

EMCO for Simpang Renggam prison in Johor

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 06:46 PM

MCO for two more Sarawak districts

Movement curbs are introduced after cases grow from none to numerous in previously green areas .

MCO for two more Sarawak districts

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 03:32 PM

Family provides food aid as MCO 2.0 hits hard

They put out dry foodstuffs in front of their house and invite people to take what they need.

Family provides food aid as MCO 2.0 hits hard

Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 06:17 PM

More than 250,000 foreign workers tested since December, says Ismail Sabri

Of the number, 4,735 were confirmed positive, says senior minister.

More than 250,000 foreign workers tested since December, says Ismail Sabri

Friday, 29 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Bosses ignore work-from-home order, threaten pay cuts

Record number of new clusters linked to workplaces which ignore SOP.

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Bosses ignore work-from-home order, threaten pay cuts

Thursday, 28 Jan 2021 04:21 PM

Malaysia’s 2-point drop in corruption index ‘small but worrying’

Fall in rank means country not improving in efforts to fight draft, says watchdog.

Malaysia’s 2-point drop in corruption index ‘small but worrying’

Friday, 22 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

KL folk thankful parks reopened, urge self-discipline

Public must also do everything possible to prevent spread of Covid-19.

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KL folk thankful parks reopened, urge self-discipline

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

We are treated like factory workers, say frontline doctors

They warn the healthcare system has reached breaking point.

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We are treated like factory workers, say frontline doctors