Asila Jalil

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 10 Dec 2018 03:07 PM

I'm not involved, says Khairy of talk about Zahid's exit

The Rembau MP knows nothing about his party president's possible departure.

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I'm not involved, says Khairy of talk about Zahid's exit

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 02:05 PM

Waytha Moorthy explains why he has no assets

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department says he has given away most of his earnings as lawyer to help poor Indians.

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Waytha Moorthy explains why he has no assets

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 01:40 PM

Move to ease deregistration, disposal of abandoned vehicles

Local councils saddled with problem of about 60,000-70,000 abandoned cars nationwide.

Move to ease deregistration, disposal of abandoned vehicles

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 11:29 AM

Tabung Haji bonuses since 2014 not lawful, says minister

It can only declare hibah if assets exceed liabilities, Mujahid Yusof Rawa explains.

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Tabung Haji bonuses since 2014 not lawful, says minister

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Putrajaya ‘never took the trouble to explain ICERD’

Suhakam says the government should not assume people would just accept anti-discrimination treaty, which was exploited by political leaders. 

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Putrajaya ‘never took the trouble to explain ICERD’


Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 03:50 PM

PM did us a favour by not attending our event, says Suhakam chief

His absence led to more interest on various issues, Razali Ismail remarks.

PM did us a favour by not attending our event, says Suhakam chief

Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 03:08 PM

Difficult working under BN, says Suhakam’s chief

Ministers were reluctant to engage the commission, says Razali Ismail.

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Difficult working under BN, says Suhakam’s chief

Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018 06:42 PM

A-G defends statement on 1MDB audit report amendments to PAC

It concurs with statement Madinah Mohamad made to press last month, says chairman.

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A-G defends statement on 1MDB audit report amendments to PAC

Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018 01:56 PM

Hishammuddin refers Liew to security council for answers on Saudi troop deployment

Ex-defence minister says information should be declassified because it is of national interests.

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Hishammuddin refers Liew to security council for answers on Saudi troop deployment

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 04:57 PM

4 more people to be called for 1MDB audit report probe

They include Ali Hamsa and Arul Kanda Kandasamy.

4 more people to be called for 1MDB audit report probe

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 03:28 PM

Nazri skips anti-ICERD rally as Putrajaya not ratifying it

I got what I wanted from the government, so no need to attend, says senior Umno man.

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Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 02:51 PM

Ex-AG Ambrin cooperating in 1MDB probe, says PAC

PAC chairman Ronald Kiandee says he was asked about the alleged tampering of the 1MDB report.

Ex-AG Ambrin cooperating in 1MDB probe, says PAC

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 01:15 PM

Umno, PAS expect 500,000 supporters at anti-ICERD rally

City to turn ‘white’ on Saturday as rally goers are expected to don white shirts. 

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Umno, PAS expect 500,000 supporters at anti-ICERD rally

Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018 12:30 PM

Were you at the meeting on Op Yaman 2, Zahid asks Chin Tong

Former DPM takes a dig at deputy defence minister for saying cabinet did not approve deployment of Malaysian troops to the Gulf.

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Were you at the meeting on Op Yaman 2, Zahid asks Chin Tong

Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 07:33 PM

MCA passes resolution to dissolve BN

Party president Wee Ka Siong says the decision was reached at MCA's annual general meeting today.

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MCA passes resolution to dissolve BN