Melati A. Jalil

Melati is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: melati@themalaysianinsight.com

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Budget 2018 key to kickstart Putrajaya's Indian plan, says Subra

Budget 2018 key to kickstart Putrajaya's Indian plan, says Subra

The MIC president says Budget 2018 also demonstrates the government’s commitment to address Indian issues.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Cash handouts, income tax reduction just short-term salves, say experts

Cash handouts, income tax reduction just short-term salves, say experts

They say Budget 2018 doesn’t address high cost of living or help increase purchasing power of the people.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
How will Budget 2018 lower living costs, ask middle-income Malaysians

How will Budget 2018 lower living costs, ask middle-income Malaysians

They do not see how policies outlined under Budget 2018 can reduce the burden of the middle-class.

BN seeks to retain Sabah, Sarawak votes with RM4.5 billion for rural projects

Two states to get better roads and highways, airports and more, under Budget 2018.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Malay Economic Action Council unconvinced by Pakatan’s alternative budget

Malay Economic Action Council unconvinced by Pakatan’s alternative budget

Malay business lobby group welcomes Pakatan’s budget but says it is flawed.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
PH's road to Putrajaya is through the kampung

PH's road to Putrajaya is through the kampung

Opposition leaders say they need to win another 25 parliamentary seats if Putrajaya is to be won.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Wan Azizah tears up as she recalls difficult past

Wan Azizah tears up as she recalls difficult past

The Pakatan president got emotional when recounting how she was thrust into the world of politics.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Malaysia's civil service size due to 'special circumstances', says PM

Malaysia's civil service size due to 'special circumstances', says PM

Najib Razak says Malaysia’s civil service includes teachers and security personnel when other countries don’t.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Malaysia’s reserves higher now than in Dr M’s time, says Najib

Malaysia’s reserves higher now than in Dr M’s time, says Najib

He compares today’s situation to period surrounding the Asian financial crisis of 1997/98.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Lowyat published article 'after MCMC did not respond to data breach alert'

Lowyat published article 'after MCMC did not respond to data breach alert'

Forum founder says all info on accounts of user trying to sell data was handed to internet regulator before article went up.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
School dropouts a bigger problem than meets the eye, says foundation

School dropouts a bigger problem than meets the eye, says foundation

MySkills Foundation says lack of detailed and updated statistics makes it hard for organisations to aid affected families.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
What good is a corrupt Malay leader, ask Ampang voters amid DAP-bashing

What good is a corrupt Malay leader, ask Ampang voters amid DAP-bashing

Barisan Nasional and PAS smear campaign against Chinese-majority party finding little traction among Malays.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago
Don't be fanatics, interfaith group tells Malaysians

Don't be fanatics, interfaith group tells Malaysians

Group welcomes Malay rulers’ call for moderation, saying no religion demands fanaticism of its followers.

Rulers are filling the leadership void, say ex-unity panel members

They say government leaders have been silent on religious issues and Malay rulers are speaking up instead.

Education system is dividing the new generation, says Khairy

Education system is dividing the new generation, says Khairy

The youth and sports minister says children are growing up separately in schools.

Melati A. Jalil7 years ago