Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 01:41 PM

Putrajaya to look into possible cover-up of sexual harassment at hospital

No action had been taken despite reports lodged by victims, says Women, Family and Community Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Putrajaya to look into possible cover-up of sexual harassment at hospital

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 12:53 PM

BN leaders who use Taman Rimba Kiara support preserving it

Protection of the park from development a concern that crosses political lines, says Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh.

BN leaders who use Taman Rimba Kiara support preserving it

Friday, 03 Aug 2018 06:17 PM

Based on hope, inspired by Malaysians, Rise: Ini Kalilah to open Sept 13

Three directors are pay homage in film to the ordinary Malaysian whose small actions led to a big change.

Based on hope, inspired by Malaysians, Rise: Ini Kalilah to open Sept 13

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 09:18 PM

Be patient with new government, PM tells political appointees

Dr Mahathir Mohamad assures them that they will receive their salaries.

Be patient with new government, PM tells political appointees

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 09:13 PM

Voice in audio clips not Anwar’s, says Wan Azizah

The deputy prime minister says she is sure that is not her husband's voice.

Voice in audio clips not Anwar’s, says Wan Azizah


Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 07:51 PM

What’s wrong with me chairing Khazanah, asks Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says he is just trying to put the sovereign wealth fund back on the right track.

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What’s wrong with me chairing Khazanah, asks Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 05:07 PM

Return of F1 a misunderstanding, says Syed Saddiq

Govt now focusing on motorsports, as it has generated a lot of income for the country, unlike F1, says minister.

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 02:54 PM

Tenders went through strict process, says Khairy

The Rembau MP admits that some SEA Games projects were not done via open tenders.

Tenders went through strict process, says Khairy

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 01:28 PM

Youth and Sports Ministry yet to ditch direct tender despite RM107 million scandal

RM357 million in acquisitions made between 2016 and 2018 through direct tender and limited tender, says Steven Sim.

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Youth and Sports Ministry yet to ditch direct tender despite RM107 million scandal

Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018 02:40 PM

Use Tabung Harapan to fund MyBrain, says Umno Youth chief

Better not to use it to pay debt because the debt will never be fully cleared, says Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

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Use Tabung Harapan to fund MyBrain, says Umno Youth chief

Monday, 30 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Reform panel preparing supplementary report for PM

Two months of meeting various stakeholders yielded first report to Council of Eminent Persons.

Reform panel preparing supplementary report for PM

Sunday, 29 Jul 2018 02:00 PM

Temper 'aggressive' approach to curb Islamophobia, says forum

'Over-assertive' Muslims on religious issues one of the reasons more people in the world are afraid of Islam, says law professor.

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Temper 'aggressive' approach to curb Islamophobia, says forum

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 09:31 PM

Govt doesn't support LGBT, but won't force religion on them, says MP

Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus says Pakatan administration firm on disallowing gay marriages.

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Govt doesn't support LGBT, but won't force religion on them, says MP

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 08:52 PM

Umno not much help in championing RUU355, says PAS

Fadhli Shaari says parties were on the same page, but Umno's lack of effort hampered bill's progress.

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Umno not much help in championing RUU355, says PAS

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Shuhaimi taught me so much at GE14, says Zawawi

PKR Sg Kandis candidate urges voters to continue late assemblyman's legacy.

Shuhaimi taught me so much at GE14, says Zawawi