Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 19 Oct 2017 08:39 PM

Owner of London hotel bought by Felda 'removed from list of BVI-registered firms'

Rafizi Ramli says FIC London Hotel (Pte) Ltd was struck off list on May 3 last year due to non-payment of annual fees.

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Owner of London hotel bought by Felda 'removed from list of BVI-registered firms'

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017 01:20 PM

Only muftis authorised to produce fatwas, says senator

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says statements by religious figures not appointed by sultans do not have legal implications.

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Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017 01:20 PM

Malaysia to consult China, Australia before resuming MH370 search, says Liow

Transport minister’s comments follow report that Malaysia will continue search after US firm made ‘no find, no fee’ offer.

Malaysia to consult China, Australia before resuming MH370 search, says Liow

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

Low Chinese turnout at rally worries Pakatan

Opposition should not assume it has Chinese votes in the bag, as GE14 looms.

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Low Chinese turnout at rally worries Pakatan

Friday, 13 Oct 2017 11:52 PM

Wan Ji should not be arrested over an old video, say parents

His parents say they only learnt of his arrest from Facebook and hopes he will be released soon.

Wan Ji should not be arrested over an old video, say parents


Friday, 13 Oct 2017 07:10 AM

Ignore the drama and save Malaysia, middle-class urged

Judge politicians from both sides of the divide on what they do and whether they deliver the goods.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2017 08:52 PM

CreAsian album sees light of day after 17 years

‘Get the Picture?’ recorded in 2000 is set for release online tomorrow.

CreAsian album sees light of day after 17 years

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017 02:45 PM

Felda stands to lose RM38 million from sale of London property, says Rafizi

Except in the year it was purchased, Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments has not turned a profit at all, says PKR vice-president.

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Felda stands to lose RM38 million from sale of London property, says Rafizi

Monday, 09 Oct 2017 03:53 PM

Ridiculous that DAP must advertise CEC polls in papers, says Guan Eng

Party will comply with the term set by RoS despite it being ‘unprecedented’ in political history.

Ridiculous that DAP must advertise CEC polls in papers, says Guan Eng

Monday, 09 Oct 2017 12:33 PM

'Police don't have authority' to disapprove Pakatan rally

Event complies with Peaceful Assembly Act, meaning an official ‘approval’ is not required, says DAP Youth international secretary.

Monday, 09 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

Step up campaign against Najib, Dr Mahathir tells grassroots leaders

Enough ‘dirt’ out there to bring down Barisan Nasional government at GE14, Bersatu told.

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Step up campaign against Najib, Dr Mahathir tells grassroots leaders

Sunday, 08 Oct 2017 07:05 AM

Pakatan leaders declare nationwide 1MDB tour a success

Semi-urban and rural folk getting the message and leaders expect 100,000 crowd in Petaling Jaya this Saturday.

Pakatan leaders declare nationwide 1MDB tour a success

Saturday, 07 Oct 2017 06:22 PM

Bersatu absent in Borneo due to strong regional sentiments, says Dr Mahathir

The Pakatan chairman says it is difficult to form branches there but it is looking to cooperate with local opposition parties.

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Bersatu absent in Borneo due to strong regional sentiments, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 09:33 PM

School competition focused on Umno's role in history, says group

Umno’s raison d’etre was to reject the formation of the Malayan Union, says Malaysian Historical Society Kuala Lumpur.

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Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 11:00 AM

Marriage over but exes’ debts still there

Single mums forced to take on debts accumulated by former husbands as current laws provide no recourse.

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Marriage over but exes’ debts still there