Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: melati@themalaysianinsight.com

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BN to consider upping quota for women senators if it wins big in GE14, says PM

BN to consider upping quota for women senators if it wins big in GE14, says PM

Najib Razak says to push for at least 30% women reps in Dewan Negara, ruling coalition must get the required vote majority.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
A decade on, Hindraf’s clout over Indian community fades

A decade on, Hindraf’s clout over Indian community fades

Observers say group’s infighting, power struggles have made it virtually non-existent.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Costly land driving development of premium homes

Costly land driving development of premium homes

Developers forced to build million-ringgit property units to recoup their investments, say industry players.

Defiant atheists demand right to coexist

Group vows not to be fazed by authorities’ ‘aggression and baseless threats’.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
We are no strawberries, say youth

We are no strawberries, say youth

Not ‘bad attitude’ – unreasonable demands, condescending bosses, and work-life balance are some of the reasons young people quit their jobs.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
PR1MA units above RM250,000 unaffordable for many

PR1MA units above RM250,000 unaffordable for many

Only half of the units in Putrajaya’s housing programme taken up, as stagnant salaries impeding people’s ability to buy homes.

Budget bill nearly derailed by 1 vote

Budget bill nearly derailed by 1 vote

Opposition MP called for division vote after debate on Supply Bill’s portion just wrapped up.

Don’t blame me for Pakatan delay, says Zahid

Don’t blame me for Pakatan delay, says Zahid

Registration problems arising from DAP’s recent re-elections and Bersatu’s failure to hold AGM, says deputy prime minister.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Khalid's appointment as Prasarana chairman will bolster security aspects, says Najib

Khalid's appointment as Prasarana chairman will bolster security aspects, says Najib

His extensive experience and capabilities as a leader was also proven by his stint in the police force.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago

Police probe hampering auditing of 1MDB's books, says minister

Law enforcers yet to return original documents confiscated from 1MDB office in 2015.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
MACC has not received info from FBI about 'scared' 1MDB witnesses

MACC has not received info from FBI about 'scared' 1MDB witnesses

Minister responds to question over whether new investigation paper has been opened over bureau’s special agent’s claim.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
7 in 10 Malaysian children worry about being bullied

7 in 10 Malaysian children worry about being bullied

Climate change and poverty also making our children anxious, says Unicef survey.

Stop sending students to study Islam in Middle East, says Muslim scholar

Stop sending students to study Islam in Middle East, says Muslim scholar

Professor Dr Jasser Auda says many end up with ‘corrupted’ beliefs due to Arab world’s political culture.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Malaysia will not be compromised by close Saudi ties, says deputy minister

Malaysia will not be compromised by close Saudi ties, says deputy minister

Reezal Merican Naina Merican says Malaysia still has good rapport with Saudi Arabia’s rivals in the Middle East.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Allow elected reps to be appointed as assistant registrar officers, EC urged

Allow elected reps to be appointed as assistant registrar officers, EC urged

DAP MP says this will allow more Malaysians to register as voters in time for GE14.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago