Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018 12:52 PM

Drop plan to reserve top civil service posts for first-class grads, says Pakatan group

It discriminates against other graduates, says Mahasiswa Pakatan Harapan.

Drop plan to reserve top civil service posts for first-class grads, says Pakatan group

Sunday, 18 Feb 2018 03:00 PM

Kelantan Forestry Dept keeping an eye on Gua Musang blockades

They have the right to set up blockades but they can’t stop civil servants from doing their jobs, says dept director.

Kelantan Forestry Dept keeping an eye on Gua Musang blockades

Saturday, 17 Feb 2018 07:53 PM

Moratorium not the answer to ending maid abuse cases, say agents

They want a better system in place to ensure foreign maids’ welfare.

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Moratorium not the answer to ending maid abuse cases, say agents

Saturday, 17 Feb 2018 07:00 PM

I did not insult any religion or race in music video, says Namewee

Rapper releases explanation of his controversial Chinese New Year clip, Like a Dog, that was shot near prime minister’s office.

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I did not insult any religion or race in music video, says Namewee

Saturday, 17 Feb 2018 09:55 AM

Social media users scoff at ministry’s Chinese New Year ad cock-up

‘Barking’ rooster ad a sign of rising Islamic conservatism in multicultural Malaysia, say critics.

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Social media users scoff at ministry’s Chinese New Year ad cock-up


Saturday, 17 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

PKR grassroots leader bides his time for national fame

Anwar Ibrahim protege says Pakatan Harapan ready for three-cornered fights in Selangor and is eyeing the Seri Setia state seat.

PKR grassroots leader bides his time for national fame

Thursday, 15 Feb 2018 07:00 AM

San Peng flats shed drugs, crime image

One of Malaysia’s oldest public housing estates is tackling the scourge of drug addiction with increased police presence and a methadone clinic.

San Peng flats shed drugs, crime image

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 08:01 PM

Noh claims slander over cash-for-vote charges

Those maligning his name do not understand what the government has done for the people, says minister.

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Noh claims slander over cash-for-vote charges

Thursday, 08 Feb 2018 04:13 PM

Wrong to say Malaysia’s rehab of militants flawed, says deputy minister

Government measures its success by the actual number of terrorist-related incidents in Malaysia

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Wrong to say Malaysia’s rehab of militants flawed, says deputy minister

Thursday, 08 Feb 2018 02:05 PM

Putrajaya must react carefully to EU palm oil move

Europe is the second largest export market for Malaysia’s palm oil, overtaking China in 2017.

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Putrajaya must react carefully to EU palm oil move

Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018 01:40 PM

Table National Harmony Act in Parliament, urges coalition

Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia says political parties must show commitment to national unity by including it in polls manifesto.

Friday, 02 Feb 2018 01:30 PM

1MDB’s RM42 billion debt not a loss, unlike Bank Negara’s forex losses, says Najib

Prime minister takes a swipe at opposition leader and chief critic Dr Mahathir Mohamad over RM31 billion losses incurred in the 1990s.

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1MDB’s RM42 billion debt not a loss, unlike Bank Negara’s forex losses, says Najib

Wednesday, 31 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

Amanah Youth leader looks at the big picture… BN defeat

Former student activist Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin wants to criticise both sides of the political divide and lead from the bottom.

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Amanah Youth leader looks at the big picture… BN defeat

Tuesday, 30 Jan 2018 01:50 PM

PAS will oppose attempts to bring back Clause 88a

PAS information chief Nasrudin Hassan said reintroducing the clause would add further tension and cause outrage among Muslims.

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PAS will oppose attempts to bring back Clause 88a

Monday, 29 Jan 2018 02:29 PM

Federal Court ruling a victory for Islam and all Malaysians, says Nazri

Tourism minister, who was de facto law minister, expresses happiness for Indira Gandhi now that 9-year legal tussle is over.

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