Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 20 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

Kubang Pasu loves Dr Mahathir but loves Umno more

Umno grassroots in the former prime minister’s old constituency ‘still respect Tun Mahathir as a friend and former leader’, but…

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Kubang Pasu loves Dr Mahathir but loves Umno more

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 04:16 PM

Malaysia does not need to be saved, says Shahrir in Dr Mahathir’s former bastion

Opposition’s claims on country’s development are old recycled issues, says former Umno minister.

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Malaysia does not need to be saved, says Shahrir in Dr Mahathir’s former bastion

Friday, 18 Aug 2017 11:15 AM

Do or die mission to win GE14, says Bersatu Srikandi

The plan is to recruit 50,000 women to bolster the party’s election machinery.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017 04:16 PM

Selangor Umno unfazed by forum fracas

Grassroot leaders say it barely affected party efforts to retake the nation’s richest state at the 14th general election.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017 12:23 PM

Zunar sues police over unlawful arrest, property seizure

Court action to convey message that the cartoonist will no longer tolerate harassment, says lawyer.

Zunar sues police over unlawful arrest, property seizure


Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017 02:14 PM

Stand by govt that gave you a living, Zahid reminds pensioners

Stay loyal to party that has fed and protected you, civil servants told.

Stand by govt that gave you a living, Zahid reminds pensioners

Monday, 14 Aug 2017 11:32 AM

Zahid denounces forum violence

No violence should be committed towards any individual or leader even if there are differences in opinion, says DPM.

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Zahid denounces forum violence

Friday, 11 Aug 2017 06:30 PM

With criminal probe, A-G can’t dismiss DoJ suits on 1MDB, say activists

Call to persecute those accused of using stolen funds to acquire assets.

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With criminal probe, A-G can’t dismiss DoJ suits on 1MDB, say activists

Friday, 11 Aug 2017 11:36 AM

Unilateral child conversions unsolved with amended law, says Suhakam

Clause 88A would have resolved interfaith custody conflicts between Muslim and non-Muslim parents, says Razali.

Unilateral child conversions unsolved with amended law, says Suhakam

Thursday, 10 Aug 2017 07:00 PM

Putrajaya has failed kids caught in interfaith custody battles, say lawyers

Removal of Clause 88A from Law Reform Bill spells heartache and pain for those fighting spouses’ unilateral conversion of children.

Putrajaya has failed kids caught in interfaith custody battles, say lawyers

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017 12:54 PM

Zahid told to explain lucrative contract to his special officer

Bukti Megah Sdn Bhd was 70% owned by his aide when contract was awarded, says DAP MP.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017 12:35 PM

Pakatan urges Arul Kanda to answer 1MDB questions in Parliament

After roundtable wth PAS, the CEO of troubled state investor told to answer to lawmakers.

Pakatan urges Arul Kanda to answer 1MDB questions in Parliament

Monday, 07 Aug 2017 06:45 PM

Did Putrajaya cave to Muslims on child’s faith clause, asks Indira Gandhi’s lawyer

Kindergarten teacher caught in interfaith custody battle says parents are caught in a limbo again.

Did Putrajaya cave to Muslims on child’s faith clause, asks Indira Gandhi’s lawyer

Sunday, 06 Aug 2017 06:29 PM

BN fight to win back Selangor starts at Shah Alam, says Najib

Folk offered a better alternative than Pakatan Harapan in country’s richest state.

BN fight to win back Selangor starts at Shah Alam, says Najib

Sunday, 06 Aug 2017 05:27 PM

Najib lauds Zahid's loyalty, says Dr Mahathir out to split them

The two Umno leaders have been looking out for each other since 1986, says party president.

Najib lauds Zahid's loyalty, says Dr Mahathir out to split them