Asila Jalil

Asila is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow her on Twitter.

E-mail: asila@themalaysianinsight.com

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Bersih urges Mat Hasan to take up debate challenge

Bersih urges Mat Hasan to take up debate challenge

Debates serve as platform for candidates to state their positions, views and commitments, says polls watchdog chairman.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Pakatan behind 21 of 35 election offences in Semenyih

Pakatan behind 21 of 35 election offences in Semenyih

Bersih 2.0 says total is highest number of offences committed in 6 by-elections since GE14.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Racism rife in private sector

Racism rife in private sector

Job applicants face all kinds of hurdles before landing an interview, Centre for Governance and Political Studies research shows. 

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Police still engaging with China on Jho Low, says IGP

Police still engaging with China on Jho Low, says IGP

They are also communicating with Interpol, says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Don’t neglect police welfare, IGP urges govt

Don’t neglect police welfare, IGP urges govt

Police welfare was one of recommendations in Royal Commission of Inquiry into police force in 2005, says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
More parliamentary committees to be formed, says speaker

More parliamentary committees to be formed, says speaker

They will monitor the ministries and their work, says Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Dr Mahathir says Raja Petra lying about probe into Penang exco over tunnel project

Dr Mahathir says Raja Petra lying about probe into Penang exco over tunnel project

People believe him despite blogger lying, says PM.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Affordable homes pricier because people are earning more, says PM

Affordable homes pricier because people are earning more, says PM

Price ceiling of affordable home now RM300,000, and govt will have to work with private sector to meet demand, says Dr Mahathir.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Lim supports heavier penalties for insulting religions

Lim supports heavier penalties for insulting religions

He says freedom of speech should not cover degrading comments on sensitive issue.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
No need for supplementary budget over fuel subsidy, says Guan Eng

No need for supplementary budget over fuel subsidy, says Guan Eng

Govt has enough savings to bear costs, even if global prices exceed RM2.08 ceiling price, explains minister.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Airbnb hosts urged to register for guests’ sake

Airbnb hosts urged to register for guests’ sake

The authorities seek to know who the hosts are so that it can help them to raise tourist arrivals.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Malaysia’s tourism receipts hit RM84.1 billion

Malaysia’s tourism receipts hit RM84.1 billion

This is from 25.8 million foreigners visiting country last year, says minister.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Legal to set minimum wage by sector, says minister

Legal to set minimum wage by sector, says minister

The National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 permits the minimum wage to vary according to type of employment and region.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
Toll rates to be paid by people’s taxes if tolls abolished, says PM

Toll rates to be paid by people’s taxes if tolls abolished, says PM

Cancelling all toll rates will be too expensive for government, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Asila Jalil6 years ago
ECRL to continue if price is right, says PM

ECRL to continue if price is right, says PM

Malaysia and China have not yet agreed on right price for project, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Asila Jalil6 years ago