Noel Achariam

Noel is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Friday, 17 Jan 2020 08:24 PM

Dr Mahathir defends cabinet decision on PLUS

The prime minister says all proposals to buy the concessionaire have been studied before it was decided that it should be retained.

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Dr Mahathir defends cabinet decision on PLUS

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 01:47 PM

Free school breakfast only for needy pupils, says PM

The programme will be rolled out to 100 schools later this month.

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Free school breakfast only for needy pupils, says PM

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 01:29 PM

Mustapa picked to head Teraju due to his experience, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says there are not many people who have worked in government and the private sector.

Mustapa picked to head Teraju due to his experience, says PM

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 01:05 PM

Everyone has the right to practise their own faith, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says however that people must not compete with each other when it comes to religion.

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Everyone has the right to practise their own faith, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 12:12 PM

Not selling PLUS, toll rates to reduce by 18%, says Dr Mahathir

Highway concessionaire remains with Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

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Not selling PLUS, toll rates to reduce by 18%, says Dr Mahathir


Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020 08:02 PM

TTDI residents had to demand Taman Rimba Kiara traffic report, lawyer tells court

Gurdial Singh says project developer should have given ‘material consideration’ to people in neighbourhood.

TTDI residents had to demand Taman Rimba Kiara traffic report, lawyer tells court

Saturday, 11 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Families of the missing, murdered question Pakatan’s ‘political will’ for justice

Relatives of Teoh Beng Hock, Raymond Koh and Bill Kayong want government to keep promise to restore rule of law in the land.

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Families of the missing, murdered question Pakatan’s ‘political will’ for justice

Friday, 10 Jan 2020 07:30 PM

Azwan Bro calls for Latheefa’s resignation over audio clip release

BN senator mentioned in 2016 recording of Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor denies involvement in any conspiracy.

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Azwan Bro calls for Latheefa’s resignation over audio clip release

Thursday, 09 Jan 2020 05:51 PM

5G technology to contribute RM12.7 billion to economy, says MCMC

It is also expected to create 39,000 new jobs.

5G technology to contribute RM12.7 billion to economy, says MCMC

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 05:28 PM

Petrol subsidies to continue amid US-Iran tensions, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says Petronas to benefit from higher oil prices.

Petrol subsidies to continue amid US-Iran tensions, says Guan Eng

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 05:16 PM

Guan Eng blasts police advice for school to remove CNY decorations

DAP sec-gen says festive decorations at SMK Bandar Puchong 1 have nothing to do with religion.

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Guan Eng blasts police advice for school to remove CNY decorations

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 04:38 PM

Cabinet has decided on acting education minister, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says announcement will be made soon.

Cabinet has decided on acting education minister, says Guan Eng

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Race relations worsened under Pakatan, says analyst 

Politicians across all parties tend to champion own agenda without looking at facts.

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Race relations worsened under Pakatan, says analyst 

Tuesday, 07 Jan 2020 02:07 PM

Whatever pollsters say, govt is stable, says Dr Mahathir

We are not fighting one another or holding demonstrations in the streets, says PM.

Whatever pollsters say, govt is stable, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 07 Jan 2020 02:00 PM

Pakatan getting taste of own medicine, says Dr Mahathir 

Move to replace official vehicles for ministers, senior officers gets frosty reception.

Pakatan getting taste of own medicine, says Dr Mahathir