Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 06 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

Malaysians leave motherland for sake of children, family

Australia and the UK are the top migration destinations among Malaysians, who cite quality of life as the top reason for leaving the country.

Malaysians leave motherland for sake of children, family

Saturday, 05 Aug 2017 07:45 PM

Urban poor hit hardest, says MP of Selangor funding freeze

Kelana Jaya lawmaker forced to suspend monthly welfare programme after state audits spending.

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Urban poor hit hardest, says MP of Selangor funding freeze

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 02:11 PM

Proposed unemployment safety net will collect too much money, says PKR MP

Wong Chen calculates that scheme will only need to RM900 million a year, but is mandated by law to collect RM2 billion.

Proposed unemployment safety net will collect too much money, says PKR MP

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 01:38 PM

Zahid challenged to reveal names of human-trafficking masterminds

DAP lawmaker says it is pointless for DPM to take digs at Dr Mahathir but keep silent on trio in Wang Kelian case.

Zahid challenged to reveal names of human-trafficking masterminds

Thursday, 03 Aug 2017 10:54 AM

Pakatan MPs march 2km to urge BNM probe into 1MDB

State investor’s failure to repay Abu Dhabi sovereign fund RM2.6 billion has affected the integrity of the country’s financial system, says Dr Wan Azizah.

Pakatan MPs march 2km to urge BNM probe into 1MDB


Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 07:02 PM

Dr Mahathir's claims 'only meant to cause Umno infighting'

Former prime minister is resorting to political propaganda, says Umno Supreme Council member Bung Moktar Radin.

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Dr Mahathir's claims 'only meant to cause Umno infighting'

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 06:20 PM

Employment Insurance System bill tabled for 1st reading

It seeks to prohibit employers from cutting employees’ pay, or discontinuing or reducing benefits payable to the latter.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 03:55 PM

Govt never stopped groups from feeding homeless, says Rohani

However, they must contact ministry to ensure food distribution is coordinated to avoid wastage.

Govt never stopped groups from feeding homeless, says Rohani

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 01:43 PM

Why the silence on Malacca protection racket, asks lawmaker

No word from Zahid since MACC arrested 12 suspects, including police chiefs, more than 2 months ago.

Why the silence on  Malacca protection racket, asks lawmaker

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 01:19 PM

Zahid should apologise to Dr Mahathir, say Kit Siang and Bersatu Youth

Home minister and director-general of NRD accused of violating Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s personal information in disclosing IC details.

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Monday, 31 Jul 2017 04:57 PM

Slow RoS is causing delay of party polls, says DAP

Registrar has a record of taking a long time to respond to DAP’s issues, says Gobind.

Slow RoS is causing delay of party polls, says DAP

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 04:18 PM

Irresponsible not to send observers to DoJ's 1MDB suit, says DAP MP

Respecting US laws does not mean Malaysia can’t send lawyers to proceedings, says Gobind

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 01:45 PM

Is special functions minister Hisham the PM’s secret agent, asks DAP

Opposition demand to know minister’s job scope, responsibilities and international jurisdiction.

Monday, 31 Jul 2017 12:35 PM

Where are the 1 million affordable homes, asks Sandakan MP

Government accused of being laggard in building affordable homes in Sabah.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 07:35 PM

Domestic violence bill passes, focus on married couples

An unmarried victim of violence still has protection under the Penal Code, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Rohani Abdul Karim.

Domestic violence bill passes, focus on married couples