Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 15 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

‘Chief architect’ of Putrajaya stands zero chance of winning seat

Civil servant votes will go to government of the day and Dr Mahathir Mohamad will lose if he’s to contest in Putrajaya.

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‘Chief architect’ of Putrajaya stands zero chance of winning seat

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018 07:45 PM

Opposition PM must be able to resolve problems created by Najib, says Rafizi

Besides Anwar, only Dr Mahathir can take Malaysia out of crisis created by current government, says PKR vice-president.

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 08:39 PM

Consensus over PM, DPM candidates shows Pakatan is a united force

PKR happy that top opposition leaders are setting aside personal feelings to focus on defeating BN-Umno.

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Consensus over PM, DPM candidates shows Pakatan is a united force

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 06:02 PM

Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar for accepting him

He says he also ‘owes’ PKR leader’s family for putting the past behind them to work with him.

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Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar for accepting him

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 04:29 PM

PKR will follow Pakatan's lead, says Anwar

It will accept decisions by the leadership in spirit of cooperation, says PKR de facto leader.

PKR will follow Pakatan's lead, says Anwar


Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 02:36 PM

Sarawak Pakatan calls for power to be returned to the states

The returning of power to the states is a form of revolution and reformation, says Chong Chien Jen.

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 12:49 PM

Cap political contributions and make them public, says lawmaker

Reforms also needed for Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to be free to do its work, says PKR’s Sim Tze Tzin.

Cap political contributions and make them public, says lawmaker

Friday, 29 Dec 2017 07:28 PM

Dr Mahathir most suited to be interim PM, says Bersatu leader

He is the only one with 22 years experience governing the country under his belt, says Bersatu Ampang division chief.

Dr Mahathir most suited to be interim PM, says Bersatu leader

Friday, 29 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Pakatan must name PM before GE14

There is no plan B, says Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, and voters deserve to know who will take over from Najib Razak.

Pakatan must name PM before GE14

Friday, 29 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

PAS talks must not come at Pakatan’s expense

Pakatan Harapan respects Islamist party’s decision to end ties with opposition pact, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

PAS talks must not come at Pakatan’s expense

Monday, 25 Dec 2017 03:34 PM

Police to study India’s request before arresting Zakir Naik

Deputy inspector-general of police says they have yet to receive the request and it has to go through due process.

Police to study India’s request before arresting Zakir Naik

Friday, 22 Dec 2017 05:52 PM

Travellers none too pleased with airport tax hike

RM23 increase is no small sum, say working folk and students.

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Travellers none too pleased with airport tax hike

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017 10:15 AM

‘Cikgu Azizan’ case withdrawn

Senior assistant at a primary school in Nilai allegedly punished a boy for sniffing glue, bullying and assaulting other pupils.

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‘Cikgu Azizan’ case withdrawn

Friday, 15 Dec 2017 06:08 PM

DIY kit for people to share info on Pakatan online

Kit includes a guide on voters’ rights.

DIY kit for people to share info on Pakatan online

Friday, 15 Dec 2017 03:57 PM

Civil society wants opposition to be transparent about party finances

Opposition has been rebuffing proposals to make political parties publicly funded, says UM academic.

Civil society wants opposition to be transparent about party finances