Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 01:38 PM

Meteorological Dept to change colour-coded warning system

Minister says a written system using ‘alert’, ‘bad’ and ‘dangerous’ is easier to understand.

Meteorological Dept to change colour-coded warning system

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 05:33 PM

Still no updates on Pakatan coalition registration, says Dr Mahathir

The Pakatan chairman says the Registrar of Societies has not responded to the application.

Still no updates on Pakatan coalition registration, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 05:10 PM

Focus on granddaughter to distract from real issues, says Dr Mahathir 

Pakatan Harapan chairman says ‘desperate’ Najib Razak demonising people to divert attention from 1MDB scandal.

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Focus on granddaughter to distract from real issues, says Dr Mahathir 

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 04:30 PM

Dr Mahathir willing to declare assets if he runs in GE14   

30 prospective Pakatan Harapan candidates to declare their assets on Sunday.

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Dr Mahathir willing to declare assets if he runs in GE14    

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 03:49 PM

Don't be 'too truthful' when giving personal details, says deputy minister

Jailani Johari reminds Malaysians to be careful when clicking on links online.

Don't be 'too truthful' when giving personal details, says deputy minister


Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 01:46 PM

Putrajaya courting trouble with close ties to Saudi Arabia, says opposition MP

Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah says it can embroil Malaysia in Middle Eastern conflicts and even invite Islamic State attacks.

Putrajaya courting trouble with close ties to Saudi Arabia, says opposition MP

Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

Charges against Zakir Naik politically motivated, says lawyer

Preacher’s lawyer says it is now a waiting game as there has been no development on India’s extradition request.

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Charges against Zakir Naik politically motivated, says lawyer

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 06:30 PM

Set up task force to investigate MACC chief’s trips to Bali, HK

Kulai MP says Dzulkifli Ahmad’s actions an example of civil servants who lived beyond their means. 

Set up task force to investigate MACC chief’s trips to Bali, HK

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 03:28 PM

Explain RM70 million in annual payment to highway operator, MP tells government

Teo Nie Ching asks whether abolishment of toll collection at Eastern Dispersal Link is a bailout exercise.

Explain RM70 million in annual payment to highway operator, MP tells government

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 01:47 PM

Bandar Malaysia not close to finding new master developer, says DAP MP

Tony Pua says there has yet to be an update from government 4 months after new request for proposal was announced.

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 01:47 PM

Klang MP wants to divert RM20 billion from PMO, Mindef into Health Ministry

Additional funds will ensure sufficient affordable medicine, says DAP’s Santiago.

Klang MP wants to divert RM20 billion from PMO, Mindef into Health Ministry

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017 12:24 PM

Higher incomes, greater freedom reasons Malaysians are happier, says PM

Malaysia climbs 5 rungs on annual World Happiness Report because of govt’s social support efforts.

Monday, 13 Nov 2017 07:35 PM

Budget 2018 passes policy stage

107 lawmakers vote in support of national budget of RM280.2 billion for 2018.

Monday, 13 Nov 2017 05:30 PM

Private jets, yachts not GST-exempted  

Budget 2018 grants exemption for aircraft and ships.

Monday, 13 Nov 2017 01:45 PM

No Rohingya refugees involved in terrorism, says minister 

Malaysia will continue monitoring Rohingya refugees in the country to ensure they are not involved in terrorism.