Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

Debate, reason key to attracting youth today, says Umno man

Shahril Hamdan thinks the best way to reform or advance the Malay cause is internally in the country’s largest Malay-based party.

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Debate, reason key to attracting youth today, says Umno man

Tuesday, 06 Mar 2018 11:32 PM

Save Kuala Lumpur to take manifesto to Parliament

It is an attempt to get the MPs in Kuala Lumpur to demand what is acquired by law, says coalition chairman.

Save Kuala Lumpur to take manifesto to Parliament

Tuesday, 06 Mar 2018 05:25 PM

Internet clampdown threat shows Putrajaya is afraid, say Malaysians

Move to monitor cyperspace to control ‘reckless’ posts is a threat to freedom and a sign of fear, say social media users.

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Internet clampdown threat shows Putrajaya is afraid, say Malaysians

Tuesday, 06 Mar 2018 11:50 AM

MCMC, Nuemera ordered to file defence in suit by PKR comms director

March 22 set for case management of civil suit filed over massive data breach.

MCMC, Nuemera ordered to file defence in suit by PKR comms director

Monday, 05 Mar 2018 07:00 AM

Nazri-MCA spat threatens to undo work to regain Chinese vote

BN’s second largest component party is trying hard to emerge as ‘hero’ amid Umno minister’s attacks against HK-based tycoon.

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Nazri-MCA spat threatens to undo work to regain Chinese vote


Saturday, 03 Mar 2018 04:20 PM

What has happened to my son's case, asks distraught father

Police have yet to visit family of teen who died after being hit by chair flung from PPR flat two months ago.

What has happened to my son's case, asks distraught father

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 05:04 PM

Will Malaysia follow up yacht seizure with Jho Low’s arrest, says Muhyiddin

Will the authorities here, where all the problems have originated, finally be moved to take action, asks Bersatu president.

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Will Malaysia follow up yacht seizure with Jho Low’s arrest, says Muhyiddin

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 03:23 PM

MCA no longer represents the Chinese, Wan Saiful agrees with Nazri

The new Bersatu member says the only party that matters in BN is Umno and the rest are irrelevant.

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MCA no longer represents the Chinese, Wan Saiful agrees with Nazri

Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 01:49 PM

Muhyiddin questions RoS okay of Umno polls delay

Registrar should not breach party constitution, says Bersatu president.

Muhyiddin questions RoS okay of Umno polls delay

Wednesday, 28 Feb 2018 05:15 PM

Bersatu happy if Pakatan component members use its logo, says Muhyiddin

Opposition coalition has not decided on a single logo they will use for the elections.

Bersatu happy if Pakatan component members use its logo, says Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018 03:35 PM

High court quashes UM's conviction of 4 students

Students held placards during a 1MDB town hall meeting in 2016.

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High court quashes UM's conviction of 4 students

Friday, 23 Feb 2018 07:50 PM

No political interference in GLCs, says Najib

The prime minister says the government only gives GLCs what they need to help and hopes they will return the favour ‘when the time comes’.

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No political interference in GLCs, says Najib

Thursday, 22 Feb 2018 03:58 PM

Former Umno MP can challenge Dewan Rakyat Speaker on RUU355, court rules

RUU355 seeks to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 to enhance punishments under shariah laws.

Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018 05:20 PM

Pakatan Youth decries ‘acts of sabotage’ in RoS probe into Bersatu

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says there are parties intent on invalidating the formation of Pakatan Harapan.

Pakatan Youth decries ‘acts of sabotage’ in RoS probe into Bersatu

Monday, 19 Feb 2018 04:17 PM

Federal Court dismisses leave application to challenge EC redelineation in Malacca, Perak

Chief justice says constitution entrusts Dewan Rakyat as body that decides on limitation of constituencies.

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Federal Court dismisses leave application to challenge EC redelineation in Malacca, Perak