Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 11:21 PM

New Youth chief vows to rid Umno of elitist image

No more staying at hotels during tours, says Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

New Youth chief vows to rid Umno of elitist image

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 09:51 PM

Asyraf Wajdi officially wins Umno Youth race

Shahril Sufian Hamdan secures wing’s No. 2 post.

Asyraf Wajdi officially wins Umno Youth race

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 03:41 PM

Noor Azmi only joining Bersatu for his own interest, say social media users

Bagan Serai MP should have left Umno before GE14 if he truly had the people’s interest at heart.

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Noor Azmi only joining Bersatu for his own interest, say social media users

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 01:42 PM

Siti Kasim's arrest clear case of power abuse, says lawyer

Law enforcers failed to check the facts before pouncing on the lawyer and her client, says Lawyers for Liberty.

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Siti Kasim's arrest clear case of power abuse, says lawyer

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 07:30 PM

1MDB investigations almost complete, says Abu Talib

Papers will be submitted to A-G Chambers, says panel chief.

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1MDB investigations almost complete, says Abu Talib


Friday, 22 Jun 2018 06:58 PM

Ambiga not interested in EC chairman post

The prominent lawyer is among the few being proposed by Bersih to the prime minister for consideration.

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Ambiga not interested in EC chairman post

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 04:08 PM

Penang urged to review Penang Transport Master Plan

Penang Forum Steering Committee calls for it to come from a global authority.

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 01:49 PM

Zeti all praise for new Bank Negara governor 

Choice of new governor shows the administration’s respect for the central bank as an important institution, says former governor.

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Zeti all praise for new Bank Negara governor 

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 12:15 PM

Govt to slash cost of MRT2 after scrapping third line, says CEO

The government has shelved the MRT Line 3 as it find ways to reduce the RM32 billion project.

Govt to slash cost of MRT2 after scrapping third line, says CEO

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 04:42 PM

5 ministries, Unicef join forces to address children's welfare issues

We will come up with Children’s Wellbeing Roadmap in a month, says Wan Azizah.

5 ministries, Unicef join forces to address children's welfare issues

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 03:57 PM

BR1M a good initiative, but did not serve its purpose, says Wan Azizah

DPM says while amount allocated was hefty, it was not evenly distributed.

BR1M a good initiative, but did not serve its purpose, says Wan Azizah

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 09:05 PM

2 MCMC funds to be audited

RM800 million and RM8.5 billion held in their accounts in 2016 to be verified, says Communications and Multimedia Ministry.

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 07:02 PM

No problem with RTM broadcasting Umno debate, says Gobind

Communications and multimedia minister says if needed, he will raise matter with national broadcaster.

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Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 05:59 PM

Broadband prices should drop 25% by year-end, says Gobind

Communications and multimedia minister says this follows implementation of new pricing standard.

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Broadband prices should drop 25% by year-end, says Gobind

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 02:05 PM

Nothing wrong with exposing wrongs of previous govt, says Kit Siang

Scandals should be exposed to build new Malaysian with zero-tolerance towards corruption, says DAP veteran.

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Nothing wrong with exposing wrongs of previous govt, says Kit Siang