Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 14 Aug 2017 02:38 PM

Amanah Youth submits memorandum demanding MACC probe into Zahid

Vice-chief says it is worrying that graft-busters appear to be avoiding an investigation into DPM’s wealth.

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Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017 02:08 PM

Costlier drugs have caused 6 million to turn to govt clinics, says Hilmi

Health ministry hopes problem will be resolved by national health insurance scheme.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017 03:52 PM

A Malaysian take on Orwell's Animal Farm

THAT George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is political satire is the accepted view. That it has been translat...

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017 01:04 PM

In Kandang, Orwell's Animal Farm reeks of Malaysian politics

Like the book, the Bahasa Melayu play is a political satire, except with a local flavour.

In Kandang, Orwell's Animal Farm reeks of Malaysian politics

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 07:58 PM

Employment Insurance System Bill oppresses the people, says PKR MP

Kuala Langat MP Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid says the system is seen as a new tax to be paid by workers.

Employment Insurance System Bill oppresses the people, says PKR MP


Monday, 07 Aug 2017 02:52 PM

Bill on new airport charges tabled for 1st reading

It aims to ensure Mavcom has enough financial resources to protect consumers’ rights and develop aviation industry.

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 11:55 AM

Govt scraps bill meant to end unilateral child conversions

Azalina announces withdrawal in Parliament, saying it was to avoid contradictions with the constitution.

Govt scraps bill meant to end unilateral child conversions

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Indian anger over corruption, lack of jobs still simmering, says survey

A large number of Indian Malaysians remain marginalised, feeding into their dissatisfaction with government policies and official neglect.

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Indian anger over corruption, lack of jobs still simmering, says survey

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Prejudice towards Indians worries professionals

They voice agreement with their community’s sentiments as revealed in Invoke survey.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 06:40 PM

'Huge loss' if ketum research banned, exploited

Wan Junaidi raises concern that US might take out patent on medicinal plant.

'Huge loss' if ketum research banned, exploited

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 03:34 PM

Rohingya kids born in Malaysia 'won't get special privilege'

No assimilation programme as it would mean working towards granting refugees citizenship, says Shahidan.

Rohingya kids born in Malaysia 'won't get special privilege'

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 12:25 PM

Zahid should focus on IS fighters here, not Dr Mahathir's lineage, says DAP

Home minister accused of misusing government resources for political gains.

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 04:03 PM

Retract statement on Muslim kids born out of wedlock, DAP tells Zahid

Party national adviser Lim Kit Siang says the minister has dishonoured his oaths as deputy prime minister and as a Member of Parliament.

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 02:45 PM

Nearly 3.8 million unregistered voters as of March 31

Election Commission also received 1,454 objections to voter registrations between January and March.

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Indian Muslims fear Bumi status will only cause division

Indian Muslims don’t depend on the government sector and have no wish for an ‘inferior’ or ‘Bumi 2.0’ status.

Indian Muslims fear Bumi status will only cause division