Asila Jalil

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

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Tuesday, 27 Mar 2018 04:54 PM

MPs' suspension did not need committee oversight, says Pandikar

Speaker says the decision to suspend three DAP lawmakers for calling for his resignation did not need to be investigated.

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MPs' suspension did not need committee oversight, says Pandikar

Tuesday, 27 Mar 2018 04:44 PM

I told you so, Pandikar says of redelineation report leak

File a police report yourself if you want action taken against those who broke the embargo, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker.

I told you so, Pandikar says of redelineation report leak

Monday, 26 Mar 2018 02:19 PM

Parliament debate on re-delineation report would violate constitution, Pandikar told

DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago says MPs can’t debate report until courts have decided on notices of challenge against EC exercise.

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Parliament debate on re-delineation report would violate constitution, Pandikar told

Monday, 26 Mar 2018 01:04 PM

3 DAP MPs suspended 10 days for asking Pandikar to quit

Calling for his resignation an insult to Parliament, says deputy speaker.

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3 DAP MPs suspended 10 days for asking Pandikar to quit

Saturday, 24 Mar 2018 12:04 PM

Najib dangles more assistance to Indian community ahead of GE14

Prime minister promises various measures in education and community development.

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Najib dangles more assistance to Indian community ahead of GE14


Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

Indonesia still keen on sending maids here despite abuse cases

Malaysians petition for harsher sentence against woman accused of abusing her teenage maid in 2016.

Indonesia still keen on sending maids here despite abuse cases

Sunday, 18 Mar 2018 02:13 PM

Malaysia moots undersea tunnel to Sumatra to boost tourism

It is estimated to cost more than RM78 billion, says DPM.

Malaysia moots undersea tunnel to Sumatra to boost tourism

Sunday, 18 Mar 2018 01:54 PM

I don't want to contest after GE14, says Zahid

BN colleagues want me to stay, but I will resign before 93, DPM says in not so subtle dig at Dr Mahathir.

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I don't want to contest after GE14, says Zahid

Tuesday, 13 Mar 2018 02:27 PM

Public sector weak on preventing undue influence, says TI-M report

Questions in the Business Integrity Country Agenda Assessment Report included the monitoring of conflicts of interest.

Public sector weak on preventing undue influence, says TI-M report

Monday, 12 Mar 2018 04:35 PM

Lawyers urge speedy citizenship for stateless children

Putrajaya needs to attend to the problem that there are children deprived of their citizenship –  here, in Malaysia, in this day and age, says rights activist.

Saturday, 10 Mar 2018 09:23 PM

Organiser mulls suing UM Alumni Association over forum cancellation

Forum forced to change venue at last minute after it gets no-go to be held at association’s clubhouse.

Organiser mulls suing UM Alumni Association over forum cancellation

Friday, 09 Mar 2018 04:37 PM

Put Malaysian workers first

Local workers should be equipped with certified skills to ensure they meet the requirements of the labour market.

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Put Malaysian workers first

Friday, 09 Mar 2018 02:16 PM

DAP has clear the air meeting with RoS

Anthony Loke says party will resolve two key matters as soon as possible.

DAP has clear the air meeting with RoS

Thursday, 08 Mar 2018 07:01 PM

Follow CIMB’s effort to empower women staff, says Najib

Bank is also giving one-month paternity leave for first-time fathers.

Follow CIMB’s effort to empower women staff, says Najib

Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018 04:19 PM

Amanah to contest PAS strongholds in Kelantan

It is our job to take on the Islamist party, says Husam Musa.

Amanah to contest PAS strongholds in Kelantan