Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 29 Aug 2017 04:12 PM

Retract statement on Bank Negara forex losses, RCI chairman urged

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s lawyer says making premature conclusion is tantamount to breaching king’s decree.

Retract statement on Bank Negara forex losses, RCI chairman urged

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2017 04:05 PM

Live updates: Day 3 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses

The Malaysian Insight brings you news of the proceedings as they occur at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.

Live updates: Day 3 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 07:36 PM

Ex-BNM auditor refutes Murad's claim, says forex had oversight

He tells the RCI on forex losses that BNM formed the External Reserve Committee to monitor and regulate forex dealings.

Ex-BNM auditor refutes Murad's claim, says forex had oversight

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 05:35 PM

Forex trades reached US$800 million under Nor Mohamed

Former dealer tells RCI that ex-Bank Negara assistant governor faced no trading upper limits.

Forex trades reached US$800 million under Nor Mohamed

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 09:03 AM

Live updates: Day 2 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses

Dr Mahathir present at today’s hearing, but lawyer says former PM will not testify.

Live updates: Day 2 of RCI on Bank Negara forex losses


Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 06:25 PM

No need for RCI on Memali tragedy, says Muhyiddin

1MDB scandal more urgent and demands for answers come from all quarters, not just opposition.

No need for RCI on Memali tragedy, says Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 03:20 PM

Johor is ripe for the taking, says Muhyiddin

He says this is according to facts, data and observations made by Pakatan Harapan in Johor.

Johor is ripe for the taking, says Muhyiddin

Monday, 21 Aug 2017 04:15 PM

Media enjoys more freedom under current govt, says Zahid

DPM says news coverage on 5 general elections held during former PM’s tenure had a ‘set agenda’, unlike today.

Media enjoys more freedom under current govt, says Zahid

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 04:06 PM

Claim of 'sacked via Twitter' former exco a lie, says Armada chief

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says ex-member’s allegation ‘expected of an Umno agent’.

Claim of 'sacked via Twitter' former exco a lie, says Armada chief

Friday, 18 Aug 2017 04:15 PM

Rat in canteen video unverified, says Klang hospital

Canteen shut until September 1 to enable thorough cleaning.

Rat in canteen video unverified, says Klang hospital

Friday, 18 Aug 2017 02:33 PM

Lack of transparency on China deals cause for concern, says Nurul Izzah

Malaysians should be worried as Putrajaya rushes into RM140 billion worth of investment deals with China.

Lack of transparency on China deals cause for concern, says Nurul Izzah

Friday, 18 Aug 2017 12:23 PM

Think before you speak, Nurul Izzah tells Najib

She tells Najib that the Reformasi agenda is about institutional reforms and not to target Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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Think before you speak, Nurul Izzah tells Najib

Thursday, 17 Aug 2017 07:15 PM

Progressive levy for foreign workers by 2019

Higher fees for those with more foreign employees in move to encourage hiring of locals.

Progressive levy for foreign workers by 2019

Thursday, 17 Aug 2017 12:47 PM

Isa Samad's new office at SPAD raided

MACC chief Dzulkifli Ahmad confirms the ‘visit’, saying it is standard procedure for ongoing investigations.

Isa Samad's new office at SPAD raided

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 04:25 PM

Bumiputera contractors want piece of ECRL pie

East Coast Rail Link project worth RM55 billion and class F contractors are demanding that Putrajaya funnel some work their way.

Bumiputera contractors want piece of ECRL pie