Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 05:53 PM

Kit Siang polls highest in CEC re-election

The Gelang Patah MP has received 1,199 votes and is closely followed by Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo, who got 1,198 votes.

Kit Siang polls highest in CEC re-election

Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 01:33 PM

Gaining trust of Malaysians is Pakatan biggest challenge, says Guan Eng

They need to believe we can fill leadership void if we take control of govt, says DAP chief.

Gaining trust of Malaysians is Pakatan biggest challenge, says Guan Eng

Friday, 10 Nov 2017 02:08 PM

DAP welcomes former envoy seeking to leave PAS

Yeop Adlan Che Rose joins DAP after accusing PAS and Umno of failing to defend the interest of the Malays.

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DAP welcomes former envoy seeking to leave PAS

Thursday, 09 Nov 2017 05:55 PM

Dr Mahathir’s Vision 2020 didn’t focus on youth, says Khairy

Youth and sports minister declares leaders-know-best era over, time to crowdsource ideas from those affected by policies.

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Dr Mahathir’s Vision 2020 didn’t focus on youth, says Khairy

Thursday, 09 Nov 2017 03:18 PM

Women not to be blamed for crimes committed against them, says Khairy

Khairy Jamaluddin slams sad patriarchal, misogynistic society which blames how a woman dresses if she is raped.

Women not to be blamed for crimes committed against them, says Khairy


Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017 06:27 PM

Without US, unclear how TPP-style pact benefits Malaysia

Access to US market was the prize in original pact, says Khazanah Research Institute managing director.

Without US, unclear how TPP-style pact benefits Malaysia

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017 01:13 PM

Thousands still seeking shelter in Penang as state battles bloated rivers

Lim Guan Eng also thanks PM for ‘seriously considering’ RM1 billion for flood mitigation projects.

Thousands still seeking shelter in Penang as state battles bloated rivers

Monday, 06 Nov 2017 02:05 PM

Yellow balloons not intended to insult PM, says dancer

Bilqis Hijjas says act was a reminder to prime minister to uphold principles of democracy, free media and justice.

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Yellow balloons not intended to insult PM, says dancer

Saturday, 04 Nov 2017 08:10 AM

Ku Nan avoids giving direct answer on Taman Rimba Kiara

Federal territories minister appears not fully briefed on the biggest issue of concern for residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

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Ku Nan avoids giving direct answer on Taman Rimba Kiara

Thursday, 02 Nov 2017 03:08 PM

I do not have the budget to fund programmes, says Rosmah

Rosmah Mansor says she becomes patron or president of organisations to help them raise funds.

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 08:28 PM

Felda settlers happy with Budget 2018 allocations

They get a slew of benefits, including special RM5,000 payment.

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Felda settlers happy with Budget 2018 allocations

Thursday, 26 Oct 2017 09:38 PM

Low literacy rank because Malaysians don’t want to read, say educationists

94.64% of Malaysians can read, but we finish an average of only two books a year.

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Thursday, 26 Oct 2017 02:28 PM

Zahid says ‘self-absorbed oldies’ only know how to criticise government

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hits out at self-absorbed old folks who think the country is in a mess.

Zahid says ‘self-absorbed oldies’ only know how to criticise government

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017 04:49 PM

Najib: I will help develop Kelantan

Putrajaya wants Kelantan to develop faster.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017 03:56 PM

Indians want more government jobs, says Ramesh Rao

Indians voters want improvement in three areas.

Indians want more government jobs, says Ramesh Rao