Asila Jalil

Asila is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow her on Twitter.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 23 Nov 2018 04:20 PM

Ambrin reserves statement on alleged 1MDB report amendments

Former Auditor-General is due to appear before the PAC next month. 

Ambrin reserves statement on alleged 1MDB report amendments

Monday, 19 Nov 2018 12:40 PM

Opposition to curbing 24-hour restaurants' opening hours

Restaurant owners and critics say such a move to limit operation hours against ‘Malaysian lifestyle’.

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Opposition to curbing 24-hour restaurants' opening hours

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 05:15 PM

Bangsar store wishes Malaysians a Jholly Christmas

Apom's festive merchandise features Jholly the Santa, whose likeness to wanted businessman Jho Low is undeniable.

Bangsar store wishes Malaysians a Jholly Christmas

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 12:45 PM

Putrajaya to reward registered childcare centres

Incentives may include reduced electricity tariffs, says Hannah Yeoh.

Putrajaya to reward registered childcare centres

Sunday, 18 Nov 2018 12:40 PM

Poor people need car parks, too, says Hannah Yeoh

Unfair to assume PPR residents cannot afford to drive, says deputy minister.

Poor people need car parks, too, says Hannah Yeoh


Friday, 16 Nov 2018 11:48 PM

We’re all friends, says PKR Youth chief of polls candidates

Akmal Nasir says he never made personal attacks on campaign trail.

We’re all friends, says PKR Youth chief of polls candidates

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 09:43 PM

Outgoing PKR deputy Youth chief shocks delegates with parting speech

Dr Afif Bahardin becomes emotional, rips up paper listing candidates in Rafizi Ramli's team. 

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Outgoing PKR deputy Youth chief shocks delegates with parting speech

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 06:38 PM

Boos for Rafizi’s man elected as PKR Youth chief

Some members are calling for fresh polls to be held after Dr Afif Bahardin narrowly lost out to Akmal Nasir.

Boos for Rafizi’s man elected as PKR Youth chief

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 05:36 PM

Govt’s failure to fulfil promises may see youth ditching PKR

Federal Territories representative tells wing's congress that youth are 'generally sick' of Malaysia's politics.

Govt’s failure to fulfil promises may see youth ditching PKR

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 03:08 PM

PKR urged to review party polls that failed to uphold democracy

Outgoing deputy PKR Youth chief says it's not just the voting mechanism but the entire election process that needs work.

PKR urged to review party polls that failed to uphold democracy

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 01:14 PM

Pakatan must deliver as voters no longer fear change, says ex-PKR Youth chief

Malaysians will not forgive the new government if it fails to keep its promise to 'save Malaysia', says Nik Nazmi.

Pakatan must deliver as voters no longer fear change, says ex-PKR Youth chief

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 12:50 PM

Make sure people don’t suffer when govt cuts costs, says Nik Nazmi

Outgoing PKR Youth chief reminds Putrajaya that many low-income earners still need assistance.

Make sure people don’t suffer when govt cuts costs, says Nik Nazmi

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 04:30 PM

How will federal allocation help Sabah, asks Anifah

Independent lawmaker says state has the highest unemployment rate in the country and enduring poverty. 

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How will federal allocation help Sabah, asks Anifah

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 03:33 PM

Umno grassroots can ask Zahid to step aside, says Nazri

They can call for a resolution on the matter, says Barisan secretary-general. 

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Umno grassroots can ask Zahid to step aside, says Nazri

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 01:13 PM

Govt to hold consultation process on ICERD

Minister says it will collect feedback from legal fraternity, public before human rights convention ratified.

Govt to hold consultation process on ICERD