Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 29 Oct 2017 05:54 PM

Budget 2018 key to kickstart Putrajaya's Indian plan, says Subra

The MIC president says Budget 2018 also demonstrates the government’s commitment to address Indian issues.

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Budget 2018 key to kickstart Putrajaya's Indian plan, says Subra

Saturday, 28 Oct 2017 05:34 PM

Cash handouts, income tax reduction just short-term salves, say experts

They say Budget 2018 doesn’t address high cost of living or help increase purchasing power of the people.

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Cash handouts, income tax reduction just short-term salves, say experts

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 10:54 PM

How will Budget 2018 lower living costs, ask middle-income Malaysians

They do not see how policies outlined under Budget 2018 can reduce the burden of the middle-class.

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How will Budget 2018 lower living costs, ask middle-income Malaysians

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 07:53 PM

BN seeks to retain Sabah, Sarawak votes with RM4.5 billion for rural projects

Two states to get better roads and highways, airports and more, under Budget 2018.

Friday, 27 Oct 2017 10:30 AM

Malay Economic Action Council unconvinced by Pakatan’s alternative budget

Malay business lobby group welcomes Pakatan’s budget but says it is flawed.

Malay Economic Action Council unconvinced by Pakatan’s alternative budget


Sunday, 22 Oct 2017 09:21 PM

PH's road to Putrajaya is through the kampung

Opposition leaders say they need to win another 25 parliamentary seats if Putrajaya is to be won.

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PH's road to Putrajaya is through the kampung

Sunday, 22 Oct 2017 04:16 PM

Wan Azizah tears up as she recalls difficult past

The Pakatan president got emotional when recounting how she was thrust into the world of politics.

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Wan Azizah tears up as she recalls difficult past

Saturday, 21 Oct 2017 06:00 PM

Malaysia's civil service size due to 'special circumstances', says PM

Najib Razak says Malaysia’s civil service includes teachers and security personnel when other countries don’t.

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Malaysia's civil service size due to 'special circumstances', says PM

Saturday, 21 Oct 2017 04:05 PM

Malaysia’s reserves higher now than in Dr M’s time, says Najib

He compares today’s situation to period surrounding the Asian financial crisis of 1997/98.

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Malaysia’s reserves higher now than in Dr M’s time, says Najib

Friday, 20 Oct 2017 07:00 PM

Lowyat published article 'after MCMC did not respond to data breach alert'

Forum founder says all info on accounts of user trying to sell data was handed to internet regulator before article went up.

Lowyat published article 'after MCMC did not respond to data breach alert'

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017 05:00 PM

School dropouts a bigger problem than meets the eye, says foundation

MySkills Foundation says lack of detailed and updated statistics makes it hard for organisations to aid affected families.

School dropouts a bigger problem than meets the eye, says foundation

Friday, 13 Oct 2017 07:00 AM

What good is a corrupt Malay leader, ask Ampang voters amid DAP-bashing

Barisan Nasional and PAS smear campaign against Chinese-majority party finding little traction among Malays.

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What good is a corrupt Malay leader, ask Ampang voters amid DAP-bashing

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017 07:01 PM

Don't be fanatics, interfaith group tells Malaysians

Group welcomes Malay rulers’ call for moderation, saying no religion demands fanaticism of its followers.

Don't be fanatics, interfaith group tells Malaysians

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017 02:46 PM

Rulers are filling the leadership void, say ex-unity panel members

They say government leaders have been silent on religious issues and Malay rulers are speaking up instead.

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Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017 06:15 PM

Education system is dividing the new generation, says Khairy

The youth and sports minister says children are growing up separately in schools.

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Education system is dividing the new generation, says Khairy