Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 03:53 PM

Employers lament shortage of jobseekers with digital skills, survey finds

JobStreet.com poll reveals 60% of employers have implemented digital, automation technologies.

Employers lament shortage of jobseekers with digital skills, survey finds

Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019 09:16 PM

DBKL, ministry to lodge graft report over dodgy development

Minister Khalid Samad says there is obvious abuse of power in the two buildings occupying federal land.

DBKL, ministry to lodge graft report over dodgy development

Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019 11:20 PM

Selangor to adopt mandatory waste separation programme in 2 years

Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says the federal government currently does not have enough funds to support implementation.

Selangor to adopt mandatory waste separation programme in 2 years

Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019 10:40 PM

Govt does not import dirty plastic, says minister

Zuraida Kamaruddin says only plastic that can be processed and then exported can be imported into Malaysia.

Govt does not import dirty plastic, says minister

Friday, 11 Jan 2019 08:13 PM

Don’t look back in anger, minister tells families of murder victims

Liew Vui Keong says he had experienced the same emotions when his cousin was murdered 40 years ago.

Don’t look back in anger, minister tells families of murder victims


Thursday, 10 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Fewer patrons, drop in cigarette sales in first week of smoking ban

Eateries report slower food and beverage sales as customers who smoke avoid eating out.

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Fewer patrons, drop in cigarette sales in first week of smoking ban

Tuesday, 08 Jan 2019 04:39 PM

Pharmacists call for stronger laws against counterfeit drugs

This is especially needed to curb sale of dubious medicines online, says Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia.

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Tuesday, 08 Jan 2019 03:23 PM

Universities next to go smoke-free

Ban will be implemented sometime this year, says Health D-G.

Universities next to go smoke-free

Monday, 31 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

The Malaysian Insight looks back at 2018

The cases, faces, winners and losers of a year that will no doubt go down in history as one of the nation’s most invigorating.

The Malaysian Insight looks back at 2018

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 11:30 AM

New laws and regulations to look out for in 2019

Pakatan is set to introduce a slew of new laws and policy changes next year.

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New laws and regulations to look out for in 2019

Thursday, 27 Dec 2018 11:05 AM

Malay rights group chief Azwanddin Hamzah remanded for 4 days

At least 8 police reports lodged against Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president, says lawyer.

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Malay rights group chief Azwanddin Hamzah remanded for 4 days

Wednesday, 26 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Pakatan spats just teething issues, say analysts

Coalition, which lacks experience and cohesion, must unite and find their footing soon if they are to retain voters’ confidence.

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Tuesday, 25 Dec 2018 08:04 PM

Wan Azizah thanks nuns for teaching her good values

What they taught me, I could not have learnt from the textbooks, says the deputy prime minister. 

Wan Azizah thanks nuns for teaching her good values

Tuesday, 25 Dec 2018 05:41 PM

Government will act against those who threaten the peace, says DPM

The stability we enjoy is our collective responsibility, says Dr Wan Azizah. 

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Government will act against those who threaten the peace, says DPM

Sunday, 23 Dec 2018 09:00 PM

Student group says Islamic studies just as important as English

Prime minister urged to reconsider his proposal to cut down the time for religious studies in school.

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Student group says Islamic studies just as important as English