Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018 11:30 AM

I won't discuss Umno matters in public, says Khairy

Rembau MP has been warned by Umno sec-gen not to go overboard in criticising party.

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I won't discuss Umno matters in public, says Khairy

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 01:10 PM

PTPTN not a govt-linked firm, says Wan Saiful

Agency chairman asks critics to read Pakatan Harapan's manifesto about the appointments to statutory bodies.

PTPTN not a govt-linked firm, says Wan Saiful

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

PTPTN loans must still be repaid, says new agency head

Borrowers earning less than RM4,000 a month can apply for postponement.

PTPTN loans must still be repaid, says new agency head

Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Lack of education, money factor in child marriages

Unicef-funded study shows child brides a result of poverty, lack of access to education and a break in the family institution.

Lack of education, money factor in child marriages

Friday, 06 Jul 2018 10:15 AM

More than 1,600 sign online petition to remove Thomas as A-G

Facebook user named Fyizuddin Jaafar claims it is 'embarrassing' that the attorney-general cannot conduct high-profile trial against Najib Razak in Bahasa Melayu.

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More than 1,600 sign online petition to remove Thomas as A-G


Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 01:59 PM

Committee on medicinal supply monopoly to meet next week, says health minister

We have to iron out our own policies before meeting stakeholders, says Dzulkefly.

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Committee on medicinal supply monopoly to meet next week, says health minister

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 01:25 PM

Health Ministry gets tough on ailing hospital projects

23 risk losing contracts over failure to complete work on time.

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Health Ministry gets tough on ailing hospital projects

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 03:56 PM

We are not monopoly, we are a player, says Bernas

Firm maintains food security, safeguards padi farmers, says its CEO.

We are not monopoly, we are a player, says Bernas

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018 03:22 PM

Developers, property markets will adjust to face office glut, says MIP

The market will readjust itself to tackle the excess, says Malaysian Institute of Planners.

Developers, property markets will adjust to face office glut, says MIP

Sunday, 01 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Hannah Yeoh… a woman with a mission

Segambut MP wants to tackle city dwellers’ problems and address the issue of quality education for children when she makes her debut in Parliament.

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Hannah Yeoh… a woman with a mission

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018 12:05 PM

I’m one of the cleanest chaps in politics, says Ku Li

Umno veteran vows to be single-term party president to nurture younger talent.

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I’m one of the cleanest chaps in politics, says Ku Li

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018 11:40 AM

Umno leaders seen as elitist, says party veteran

They act differently when they are elevated to high positions, says Tengku Razaleigh Tengku Hamzah.

Umno leaders seen as elitist, says party veteran

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018 10:30 AM

Apart from Najib, culture of silence is Umno’s problem, says Ku Li

In the past 25 years, party leaders are untouchable, says veteran party man.

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Apart from Najib, culture of silence is Umno’s problem, says Ku Li

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018 10:07 AM

Money politics a problem in Umno, says Ku Li

Some division leaders do not do much work and ‘hawk’ around for money, says party presidential candidate.

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Money politics a problem in Umno, says Ku Li

Monday, 25 Jun 2018 06:30 PM

Government to review cost of TVET programme

RM4.5 billion is spent yearly on it but it remains under capacity, says minister.

Government to review cost of TVET programme