Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 04 Dec 2017 01:15 PM

BN to consider upping quota for women senators if it wins big in GE14, says PM

Najib Razak says to push for at least 30% women reps in Dewan Negara, ruling coalition must get the required vote majority.

BN to consider upping quota for women senators if it wins big in GE14, says PM

Sunday, 03 Dec 2017 03:35 PM

A decade on, Hindraf’s clout over Indian community fades

Observers say group’s infighting, power struggles have made it virtually non-existent.

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A decade on, Hindraf’s clout over Indian community fades

Thursday, 30 Nov 2017 06:57 AM

Costly land driving development of premium homes

Developers forced to build million-ringgit property units to recoup their investments, say industry players.

Costly land driving development of premium homes

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2017 01:00 PM

Defiant atheists demand right to coexist

Group vows not to be fazed by authorities’ ‘aggression and baseless threats’.

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Monday, 27 Nov 2017 10:58 AM

We are no strawberries, say youth

Not ‘bad attitude’ – unreasonable demands, condescending bosses, and work-life balance are some of the reasons young people quit their jobs.

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We are no strawberries, say youth


Thursday, 23 Nov 2017 07:00 AM

PR1MA units above RM250,000 unaffordable for many

Only half of the units in Putrajaya’s housing programme taken up, as stagnant salaries impeding people’s ability to buy homes.

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PR1MA units above RM250,000 unaffordable for many

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 09:30 PM

Budget bill nearly derailed by 1 vote

Opposition MP called for division vote after debate on Supply Bill’s portion just wrapped up.

Budget bill nearly derailed by 1 vote

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 07:25 PM

Don’t blame me for Pakatan delay, says Zahid

Registration problems arising from DAP’s recent re-elections and Bersatu’s failure to hold AGM, says deputy prime minister.

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Don’t blame me for Pakatan delay, says Zahid

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 05:07 PM

Khalid's appointment as Prasarana chairman will bolster security aspects, says Najib

His extensive experience and capabilities as a leader was also proven by his stint in the police force.

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Khalid's appointment as Prasarana chairman will bolster security aspects, says Najib

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 12:54 PM

Police probe hampering auditing of 1MDB's books, says minister

Law enforcers yet to return original documents confiscated from 1MDB office in 2015.

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 11:32 AM

MACC has not received info from FBI about 'scared' 1MDB witnesses

Minister responds to question over whether new investigation paper has been opened over bureau’s special agent’s claim.

MACC has not received info from FBI about 'scared' 1MDB witnesses

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 07:00 AM

7 in 10 Malaysian children worry about being bullied

Climate change and poverty also making our children anxious, says Unicef survey.

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7 in 10 Malaysian children worry about being bullied

Saturday, 18 Nov 2017 05:03 PM

Stop sending students to study Islam in Middle East, says Muslim scholar

Professor Dr Jasser Auda says many end up with ‘corrupted’ beliefs due to Arab world’s political culture.

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Stop sending students to study Islam in Middle East, says Muslim scholar

Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 08:07 PM

Malaysia will not be compromised by close Saudi ties, says deputy minister

Reezal Merican Naina Merican says Malaysia still has good rapport with Saudi Arabia’s rivals in the Middle East.

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Malaysia will not be compromised by close Saudi ties, says deputy minister

Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 03:43 PM

Allow elected reps to be appointed as assistant registrar officers, EC urged

DAP MP says this will allow more Malaysians to register as voters in time for GE14.

Allow elected reps to be appointed as assistant registrar officers, EC urged