Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 07:03 AM

BN has to do more to win back Chinese youth

 Survey finds that Chinese youth are the most dissatisfied with the government’s performance.

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BN has to do more to win back Chinese youth

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 10:50 PM

Nine out of 10 youth polled think wages are too low

Young Indians feel the most financially improved in the last year, compared with Malays and Chinese.

Nine out of 10 youth polled think wages are too low

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 10:17 PM

Distrust, disinterest why youth voter registration low, says survey

Seven out of 10 young Malaysians believe politicians to be root cause of country’s problems.

Distrust, disinterest why youth voter registration low, says survey

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 01:24 PM

Experimental Malay language theatre explores gender, faith and identity

AZZAD Mahdzir had always wanted to initiate the discussion of “uncomfortable” issues through his works, and with his lat...

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 01:12 PM

Kenduri Kendara explores gender, faith and human frailty

Director Azzad Mahdzir discusses ‘uncomfortable’ issues in an interactive presentation.

Kenduri Kendara explores gender, faith and human frailty


Monday, 18 Sep 2017 01:29 PM

GST a blessing in disguise, says Treasury sec-gen

Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah says Malaysia’s economy cannot survive without tax’s revenue following oil crisis.

GST a blessing in disguise, says Treasury sec-gen

Monday, 18 Sep 2017 12:28 PM

Putrajaya set to tax foreign digital service providers

Internationalising Malaysia’s tax laws can add billions to nation’s revenue, says Customs D-G.

Putrajaya set to tax foreign digital service providers

Sunday, 17 Sep 2017 10:57 AM

Though less strident, Sabah is never overlooked, says Salleh

Sabah leaders prefer to use wisdom and diplomacy in their pursuit of state rights, says former chief minister.

Though less strident, Sabah is never overlooked, says Salleh

Friday, 15 Sep 2017 07:41 PM

Boys laid to rest under gloomy skies

About 500 turn up to share in grief caused by yesterday’s fire tragedy.

Boys laid to rest under gloomy skies

Friday, 15 Sep 2017 05:35 PM

Bodies of tahfiz school fire victims leave for final resting place

Heavy police presence at Kuala Lumpur Hospital as bodies are released to families, loaded onto hearses.

Bodies of tahfiz school fire victims leave for final resting place

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 10:45 PM

DNA test results on tahfiz fire victims out tomorrow

Families can claim remains of their loved ones once results are out, says Jamil Khir.

DNA test results on tahfiz fire victims out tomorrow

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 09:08 PM

Dr Mahathir visits tahfiz victims’ kin

Former prime minister recalls a 1989 tragedy in Kedah that claimed 27 lives.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 07:36 PM

3 brothers among tahfiz pupils killed in blaze

Eldest boy called aunt earlier to say he was ‘leaving’.

3 brothers among tahfiz pupils killed in blaze

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 03:43 PM

DNA identification may take days, says Subra

Health minister says authorities need to get DNA samples from victims’ families first.

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DNA identification may take days, says Subra

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 12:38 PM

If my son dies, he's a martyr, says mum

First 12 victims of tahfiz school fire brought to the mortuary at 10.30am.

If my son dies, he's a martyr, says mum