Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 30 Jan 2018 04:09 PM

Pakatan to send letter to RoS next week

Opposition pact has plan B if it fails to obtain legal status before the 14th general election.

Pakatan to send letter to RoS next week

Monday, 29 Jan 2018 02:09 PM

PKR Selangor seat negotiations yet to be finalised, says Azmin

Discussion on seat allocations ‘complicated’, but there is no impasse, says menteri besar.

PKR Selangor seat negotiations yet to be finalised, says Azmin

Monday, 29 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

For grads, selling nasi lemak is lesser of 2 evils

Inconsiderate bosses, low pay and long hours make many jobs not worthwhile.

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For grads, selling nasi lemak is lesser of 2 evils

Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 09:18 PM

Dr Mahathir failed to unite Malaysians under the Rukun Negara

Chandra Muzaffar says the former prime minister neglected the Rukun Negara and was focused on cementing his own legacy.

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Dr Mahathir failed to unite Malaysians under the Rukun Negara

Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 05:51 PM

RUU355 among factors tearing country’s unity, says religious expert

Proposed amendment to bill seen as first step towards Malaysia becoming an Islamic state.

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RUU355 among factors tearing country’s unity, says religious expert


Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 11:01 AM

Putrajaya's high-handed actions not helping ahead of polls, says Ku Li

Going after Siti Hasmah and changing venue of G25 forum are not helping BN, says veteran MP.

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Putrajaya's high-handed actions not helping ahead of polls, says Ku Li

Friday, 26 Jan 2018 01:46 PM

Selangor Pakatan still gathering 500 objections to EC redelineation

Pact questions whether state BN allowed to submit objection to second notice, as it did not do so for previous exercise.

Selangor Pakatan still gathering 500 objections to EC redelineation

Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018 08:23 PM

BN will win two-thirds majority with low voter turnout, says analyst

Wong Chin Huat says it will also allow the EC to further redraw boundaries to BN’s advantage in the future.

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BN will win two-thirds majority with low voter turnout, says analyst

Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018 07:25 PM

Big BN win always follows redelineation, says analyst

Redrawing of electoral boundaries helped ruling coalition bounce back in 2004 polls after dismal performance in 1999, says Institut Darul Ehsan chief.

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Big BN win always follows redelineation, says analyst

Saturday, 20 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Near-zero absolute poverty rate hides hardcore-poor Chinese

Squatters living in squalor, who scavenge to survive, give lie to the myth that the Chinese in Malaysia are ‘all rich’.

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Near-zero absolute poverty rate hides hardcore-poor Chinese

Friday, 19 Jan 2018 05:57 PM

Don’t be distracted by politics, NUTP tells teachers

Union sec-gen says teachers’ job is to educate students based on what is set out by ministry.

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Don’t be distracted by politics, NUTP tells teachers

Thursday, 18 Jan 2018 05:45 PM

I'm no seat warmer, says Wan Azizah

Pakatan’s deputy prime minister designate says she’s more than a hot water bottle.

I'm no seat warmer, says Wan Azizah

Thursday, 18 Jan 2018 04:57 PM

I'll defend Permatang Pauh seat, says Wan Azizah

PKR president says changes might happen, but as of now, seat is hers to contest in GE14.

I'll defend Permatang Pauh seat, says Wan Azizah

Thursday, 18 Jan 2018 04:27 PM

Difficult to work with Dr Mahathir, but it must be done, says Wan Azizah

PKR president says Pakatan chairman listens to everyone’s views.

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Difficult to work with Dr Mahathir, but it must be done, says Wan Azizah

Monday, 15 Jan 2018 05:00 PM

Felda gets back ownership of Jalan Semarak land

The land is previously lost through a dubious transfer of ownership with Synergy Promenade Sdn Bhd.

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Felda gets back ownership of Jalan Semarak land