Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017 01:23 PM

Kassim Ahmad taught us how to think, say writers, activists and scholars

Philosopher sparked debate on religious dogma and gently prodded others to bring change to society, say admirers.

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Kassim Ahmad taught us how to think, say writers, activists and scholars

Monday, 09 Oct 2017 09:32 PM

Muslim intellectual Kassim Ahmad in coma

His son says he has been in a coma since 3am and the doctor says his chances are slim.

Muslim intellectual Kassim Ahmad in coma

Sunday, 08 Oct 2017 01:49 PM

Call for cooperatives to help counter rising fish prices

Kuala Selangor MP says all parties must work together to cut out middlemen.

Call for cooperatives to help counter rising fish prices

Thursday, 05 Oct 2017 06:55 PM

Forest City master developer dismisses concerns about China capital controls

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd says Johor project progressing ‘very smoothly’.

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Forest City master developer dismisses concerns about China capital controls

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 08:49 PM

Only in dictatorships are schoolchildren made to wave party flags, says Dr Mahathir

Umno-themed reception given to visiting minister at Putrajaya school is sign of ruling party’s fear, says former PM.



Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 07:23 PM

Syed Saddiq dares ex-party colleagues to deny they were offered money to leave

Bersatu Youth chief also challenges former party vice-president Hamidah Osman to follow up MACC report with legal action.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017 05:27 PM

Syed Saddiq gets blackmail threat after snubbing RM5 million offer

Bersatu Youth chief says threat along with ‘sensitive photos’ received at 1.30am today via phone app.

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Syed Saddiq gets blackmail threat after snubbing RM5 million offer

Tuesday, 03 Oct 2017 12:28 PM

Bersih cries foul over 122 arrests, investigations

Electoral watchdog lodges third complaint with agency over constant harassment.

Bersih cries foul over 122 arrests, investigations

Thursday, 28 Sep 2017 01:50 PM

6 in tahfiz school fire charged with murder, drug abuse

Two of the accused charged with murder aged below 18 while 15-year-old has not been charged with any offence.

6 in tahfiz school fire charged with murder, drug abuse

Thursday, 28 Sep 2017 12:30 PM

Live: 6 youths in tahfiz school fire charged with murder, drug abuse

Blaze a fortnight ago killed 23 and suspects have been detained since September 16.

Live: 6 youths in tahfiz school fire charged with murder, drug abuse

Wednesday, 27 Sep 2017 05:50 PM

Dr Mahathir's remarks about MAS inaccurate, says Bellew

He says Dr Mahathir did not check the facts of his blog post.

Dr Mahathir's remarks about MAS inaccurate, says Bellew

Monday, 25 Sep 2017 05:51 PM

Early completion of MRT proof of Bumiputera competency, says Najib

Success also dispels myth that employing Bumi contractors will delay the project or run up the costs.

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Early completion of MRT proof of Bumiputera competency, says Najib

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 06:39 PM

Never lose sight of the real 'enemy', Syed Saddiq tells Hamidah

Former colleague reminds Hamidah their common enemy is the ‘corrupt Umno/BN government’

Never lose sight of the real 'enemy', Syed Saddiq tells Hamidah

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 05:18 PM

I quit Bersatu because it lacks discipline, says Hamidah

Former Bersatu vice-president denies being an Umno agent.

I quit Bersatu because it lacks discipline, says Hamidah

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

Young voters feel Malaysia on the wrong track, survey reveals

Cost of living, financial considerations main drivers of bleak outlook among youth, pollster finds.

Young voters feel Malaysia on the wrong track, survey reveals