Asila Jalil

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

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Friday, 15 Dec 2017 03:05 PM

Opposition wary of political funding laws

Lawmaker says current regulations open to abuse with government likely to target Pakatan Harapan.

Opposition wary of political funding laws

Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 10:23 PM

Some groups need online anonymity, says academic

It offers safety for people to conduct political discussions.

Some groups need online anonymity, says academic

Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 04:43 PM

High Court dismisses application to stay Taman Rimba Kiara development

Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents’ Association ordered to pay costs amounting to RM40,000.

High Court dismisses application to stay Taman Rimba Kiara development

Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017 04:01 PM

Groups call for boycott of products made in Israel

They also call on Prime Minister Najib Razak to ‘be stern’ on the matter.

Groups call for boycott of products made in Israel

Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017 12:48 PM

Zaid says protecting democracy in sultan tweet

Zaid Ibrahim said the police were professional during the session and questioned him mainly about his tweet.

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Zaid says protecting democracy in sultan tweet


Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 07:00 AM

Pakatan backs calls to curb PM’s power to appoint, promote judges

G25 calls for curb of power of the prime minister to influence the appointment and promotion of judges.

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Friday, 08 Dec 2017 03:04 PM

Trump's Jerusalem move 'against international law, humanity', says KJ

Minister hands over memorandum to US embassy, in protest against recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Trump's Jerusalem move 'against international law, humanity', says KJ

Friday, 08 Dec 2017 02:16 PM

Umno should pass resolution on Jerusalem move, says PKR leader

If Najib is as close to Trump as he says he is, he should push him to retract move, says Bersatu Youth chief.

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Thursday, 07 Dec 2017 04:15 PM

Putrajaya wielding multimedia law to police dissent, says Suaram

269 cases investigated under CMA between January and September 30 this year.

Putrajaya wielding multimedia law to police dissent, says Suaram

Tuesday, 05 Dec 2017 01:39 PM

Influx of foreign workers top concern among Malaysians, says survey

Youth unemployment is twice or three times higher than the national average.

Influx of foreign workers top concern among Malaysians, says survey

Monday, 04 Dec 2017 04:54 PM

MACC chief keeps mum on alleged affair

He is remaining silent on the the police investigation into his alleged affair with a married woman.

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MACC chief keeps mum on alleged affair

Saturday, 02 Dec 2017 07:50 PM

Putrajaya to extradite six Malaysians arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into Hong Kong

Narcotics Crime Investigation Department will prepare investigation papers to be submitted to the Attorney-General Chambers.

Saturday, 02 Dec 2017 05:31 PM

Zahid defends appearance of two former menteris besar at Umno Selangor convention

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi appreciates Khalid Ibrahim and Muhammad Muhd Taib for their past effort as Selangor menteri besar.

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Zahid defends appearance of two former menteris besar at Umno Selangor convention

Saturday, 02 Dec 2017 03:35 PM

Social project aims to teach Keramat folk good values in the Quran

Year-long programme will be used as a model for a nationwide project.

Social project aims to teach Keramat folk good values in the Quran

Saturday, 02 Dec 2017 03:21 PM

Khalid Ibrahim attends Selangor Umno convention

Former Selangor MB is not joining Umno, says aide.

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Khalid Ibrahim attends Selangor Umno convention