Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: ragananthini@themalaysianinsight.com

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MPs to be given Covid-19 booster shots from tomorrow, says deputy speaker

MPs to be given Covid-19 booster shots from tomorrow, says deputy speaker

Jabs to be administered in Parliament banquet hall.

Economists have hope in Budget 2022 but wary of pitfalls

Economists have hope in Budget 2022 but wary of pitfalls

Experts believe revenue collection, debt repayments key issues that need action.

Some tax exemptions under Budget 2022

Some tax exemptions under Budget 2022

Rebates for personal income, including for mental health screening.

[WATCH] Economy expected to grow by 5.5-6.5% in 2022, report says

THE Malaysian economy is expected to grow by 5.5-6.5% next year on the back of strong economic fundamentals and diversif...

New taxes announced under Budget 2022

New taxes announced under Budget 2022

These will include levies on online purchases from overseas, delivery services.

Budget 2022 is government’s largest to date

Budget 2022 is government’s largest to date

Health tops list of ministriy spending at more than 33% of operational expenditure.

Government expects higher revenue in 2022 driven by taxes

Government expects higher revenue in 2022 driven by taxes

It projects RM171.4 billion in tax earnings.  

Economy expected to grow by 5.5-6.5% in 2022, report says

Economy expected to grow by 5.5-6.5% in 2022, report says

Outlook report says continuation of Covid-19 economic stimulus packages will have spillover effects, boost growth.

Up to a million M40 households dropped to B40 group in pandemic, says report

Up to a million M40 households dropped to B40 group in pandemic, says report

Income per capita for 2020 shrunk by 6.5% to RM43,475, official data show.

Lawmakers’ budget wish list underlines rural-urban gap

Lawmakers’ budget wish list underlines rural-urban gap

Continue stimulus, aid packages, avoid waste, MPs tell govt.

Pakatan calls for immediate RM45 billion injection in Budget 2022 strategy document

Pakatan calls for immediate RM45 billion injection in Budget 2022 strategy document

Opposition bloc says three-part proposal to be used as main reference in consulting ruling government.  

Malaysia hopes to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists soon

Malaysia hopes to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists soon

Nancy Shukri says government to observe Langkawi implementation before making decision to open up the rest of the country.

Did Muhyiddin make an empty promise on aid for disabled, Nie Ching asks

Did Muhyiddin make an empty promise on aid for disabled, Nie Ching asks

Kulai lawmaker says increased quantum to RM1,000 still not materialised 11 months later.

Only 21 of 2,352 applications for child citizenships approved in 2018-21

Only 21 of 2,352 applications for child citizenships approved in 2018-21

31 rejected, but Home Ministry offers no details of what happened to others.

Sosma still relevant, says Home Ministry

Sosma still relevant, says Home Ministry

It says police need such laws to preserve public order.