Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017 11:48 PM

Kick Pakatan out if it fails, the point is to kickstart change, says Mat Sabu

Important to remove a government that has ruled for far too long, says Pakatan Harapan deputy president.

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Kick Pakatan out if it fails, the point is to kickstart change, says Mat Sabu

Monday, 11 Sep 2017 07:37 PM

Pakatan seeks meeting with Zahid for update on registration

Coalition wishes to know if the Registry of Societies has issues with its constitution and logo that are stalling the registration process. 

Pakatan seeks meeting with Zahid for update on registration

Monday, 11 Sep 2017 06:42 PM

Pakatan appoints 2 new veeps

Appointments of PKR’s Christina Liew and DAP’s M. Kulasegaran to ensure all races are represented, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Pakatan appoints 2 new veeps

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

BN may not be the best, but we’re consistent, says Salleh

Umno minister speaks to The Malaysian Insight about his views on BN’s chances in the next general election and why the world’s longest-ruling coalition is still the best choice.

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BN may not be the best, but we’re consistent, says Salleh

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

Putrajaya is fair to Dr Mahathir’s legacy, says minister

Salleh Keruak denies claims that govt out to rewrite history and whitewash former PM’s contributions.

Putrajaya is fair to Dr Mahathir’s legacy, says minister


Sunday, 03 Sep 2017 03:00 PM

Driving our own 'treasures' to extinction

Reduction of 4.9 million hectares of forest cover from 1983 to 2003 sounded the death knell for numerous species.

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Sunday, 03 Sep 2017 01:26 PM

Don't misconstrue Anwar's statement on PKR-PAS talks, says Rafizi

PKR veep says it should not be taken as an agreement to suspend seat negotiations at PH level.

Don't misconstrue Anwar's statement on PKR-PAS talks, says Rafizi

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

After 60 years, why are there people still left behind?

Nor Ajemah Ismail comes from a fishing kampung and remembers a time when Malaysians had no access to piped water and food.

After 60 years, why are there people still left behind?

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

Concerned about jobs, money, more youths are undecided voters

Only half of the 4,486 respondents have decided who to vote for and youths dominated the ‘undecided’ category.

Concerned about jobs, money, more youths are undecided voters

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 08:05 PM

7 out of 10 Malaysians say 1MDB tarnished Najib’s image

Prime minister’s reputation hit by problems surrounding state fund, survey shows.

7 out of 10 Malaysians say 1MDB tarnished Najib’s image

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 08:03 PM

United opposition can win 59% of popular vote, study reveals

Four states and a federal territory will vote out BN while Pakatan will retain Selangor, Penang and Kelantan.

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United opposition can win 59% of popular vote, study reveals

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 11:42 AM

Pakatan presidential council to discuss PKR-PAS issue

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the presidential council will decide on whether to work with PAS or not.

Pakatan presidential council to discuss PKR-PAS issue

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 09:13 AM

Armada to boost two-way conversations with weekly town hall meets

Armada chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says feedback during the town hall sessions will be incorporated as Pakatan policies.

Armada to boost two-way conversations with weekly town hall meets

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 02:37 PM

MIDF doubles maximum soft loan amount for SMEs to RM20 million

Mustapa Mohamed says higher cap to aid industry in adopting automation, cutting reliance on foreign labour.

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 06:33 PM

DAP will forsake rural development, Najib tells village chiefs

The prime minister says the government prioritises rural development unlike DAP-dominated opposition.

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DAP will forsake rural development, Najib tells village chiefs