Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 09 Jun 2017 01:35 PM

PH delays presidential council line-up by a week

Parties fail to reach consensus on who will lead opposition at GE14.

Monday, 05 Jun 2017 05:29 PM

Experts urge resumption of in-house prison clinics to cut risk of disease transmission

Prisoners with diseases such as HIV and TB are being released from prison before completing their treatments.

Experts urge resumption of in-house prison clinics to cut risk of disease transmission

Saturday, 03 Jun 2017 11:29 AM

From boys to men, Jahut tribe sticks to traditional rituals

Mass circumcision is highlight of two-day ceremony full of rituals that brings the community together.

From boys to men, Jahut tribe sticks to traditional rituals

Wednesday, 31 May 2017 06:59 AM

A better MIC showing in GE14? Tough, real tough

The Indian party thinks it can win seven parliamentary and 13 state seats at the next elections but ultimately, it depends on its candidates.

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Saturday, 27 May 2017 07:30 AM

Death opens doors for people living with HIV

Pertubuhan Kesihatan dan Kebajikan Umum Malaysia founder talks about death, life and bringing hope to the marginalised.

Death opens doors for people living with HIV


Tuesday, 23 May 2017 04:46 PM

Bersatu official quits posts over Perak turmoil

Srikandi exco Zulaiha Sidek tells a press conference in Ipoh that she does not wish to be part of a group that is splitting up.

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Bersatu official quits posts over Perak turmoil

Saturday, 20 May 2017 04:49 PM

Getting more women into politics should be done gradually, says rep

Yeo Bee Yin says if increase is not incremental, it may result in substandard candidates for years.

Friday, 19 May 2017 11:40 PM

Najib taps into Malay indebtedness to Umno

The prime minister is hailed as a ‘hero’ and a ‘good leader’ by fans in the Malay enclave of Ampang.

Najib taps into Malay indebtedness to Umno

Friday, 19 May 2017 03:07 PM

Stop taking part in illegal financing schemes, public told

Investors driven by greed and misplaced confidence, says Bank Negara Governor Muhammad Ibrahim.

Stop taking part in illegal financing schemes, public told

Friday, 19 May 2017 12:25 PM

Exports, private expenditure drive 5.6% growth in first quarter

Growth is an improvement from 4.5% in the previous quarter and exceeds median forecast of 4.8%.

Exports, private expenditure drive 5.6% growth in first quarter

Friday, 19 May 2017 11:00 AM

How safe is BN’s 1.6 million civil servant vote bank?

Lower-grade government servants are feeling the pinch like other Malaysians. They might be less loyal to Barisan Nasional at GE14.

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Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:42 PM

Malaysia, Indonesia will retaliate against oil palm boycott, says Najib

Malaysia and Indonesia to meet EU to dismiss negative claims about oil palm industry.

Malaysia, Indonesia will retaliate against oil palm boycott, says Najib

Friday, 12 May 2017 03:45 PM

Puisi Melayu bertema Hinduisme merentas sempadan kaum, agama

Bahasa ialah milik penutur yang menguasainya, bukan milik agama atau kaum.

 Puisi Melayu bertema Hinduisme merentas sempadan kaum, agama

Friday, 12 May 2017 03:10 PM

Malay poetry on Hinduism breaks racial, religious barriers

Malay poetry can break barriers when not confined to certain issues, ethnicity or religion.

Tuesday, 09 May 2017 08:13 PM

Meet Hadi? Maybe, says Azmin

Azmin will only initiate a meeting with Hadi if it is good for the opposition.

Meet Hadi? Maybe, says Azmin