Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 11:50 AM

Kedai Buku 1Malaysia just another 1Malaysia failure

Several branches of KB1M have been closed and the store is being sued for failing to pay a publisher RM100,000 in arrears.

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Kedai Buku 1Malaysia just another 1Malaysia failure

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 06:27 PM

Publisher sues Kedai Buku 1Malaysia over RM100,000 arrears

Fixi has no choice but to file suit as demands for payment have been ignored, says Amir Muhammad.

Publisher sues Kedai Buku 1Malaysia over RM100,000 arrears

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 02:14 PM

Still no request to extradite Zakir Naik from Malaysia, says lawyer

Dr Zakir Naik not going anywhere for now.

Still no request to extradite Zakir Naik from Malaysia, says lawyer

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2017 12:25 PM

I returned award on own accord, says Siti Hasmah

Decision in support of her husband, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, after fallout with Selangor palace.

I returned award on own accord, says Siti Hasmah

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 08:49 PM

Umno uses fear mongering to fool voters, say opposition leaders

Opposition leaders say Umno and Barisan Nasional use double speak to confuse voters.

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Umno uses fear mongering to fool voters, say opposition leaders


Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 11:59 AM

Umno leader's remarks on high prices receives internet backlash

Social media users say it is disappointing and dismisses true cost of living issues.

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Umno leader's remarks on high prices receives internet backlash

Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 11:00 AM

Pakatan has forgotten you, PM’s aide tells Chinese

Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail leadership line-up a sign of neglect.

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Pakatan has forgotten you, PM’s aide tells Chinese

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 03:19 PM

Don't muzzle the press, says G25

Group’s founding member says restricting media leads to abuse of power, corruption and injustice.

Don't muzzle the press, says G25

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 02:56 PM

PM should have no role in appointment, promotion of judges, says G25

Current practice gives impression that executive branch of government has sway over judiciary.

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PM should have no role in appointment, promotion of judges, says G25

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 02:22 PM

A-G shouldn’t be public prosecutor and govt legal adviser, says G25

One person having both roles could hinder the prosecution of govt officials.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2017 11:46 AM

Release 'full, transparent' report on 1MDB, G25 tells Putrajaya

Group says even if authorities don’t make prosecutions in case, report will bring closure.

Wednesday, 06 Dec 2017 07:22 PM

Police to wrap up investigation into anti-graft chief this week, says IGP

Third time investigation paper into MACC chief for allegedly enticing a married woman will be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

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Police to wrap up investigation into anti-graft chief this week, says IGP

Wednesday, 06 Dec 2017 06:56 PM

Police working day and night to complete RCI investigations

The RCI report pinned the blame for the forex losses on Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.

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Wednesday, 06 Dec 2017 11:00 AM

Spoilt-votes campaign could hand BN free pass to victory

Unless Pakatan finds some way to connect with the Chinese community, low voter turnout in GE14 may just spell its doom.

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Spoilt-votes campaign could hand BN free pass to victory

Monday, 04 Dec 2017 04:27 PM

PM has never given MACC instructions, says Dzulkifli

The anti-graft agency’s chief says Najib’s administration gives it total freedom and allows it to act independently.

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PM has never given MACC instructions, says Dzulkifli