Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 06:48 PM

Putrajaya had no choice but to proceed with ECRL, says PM

Dr Mahathir says better to use what had already been built, renegotiate costs.

Putrajaya had no choice but to proceed with ECRL, says PM

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 06:29 PM

Under-utilised rail services to be improved to attract users, says Dr Mahathir

Government wants to encourage public and private sectors to use the tracks more. 

Under-utilised rail services to be improved to attract users, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 12:18 PM

Merge farms to see profits, PM tells smallholders

Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggests they form cooperatives for this purpose.

Merge farms to see profits, PM tells smallholders

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 01:07 PM

Investigation into missing activists ongoing, says minister

The special task force is given six months to complete it.

Investigation into missing activists ongoing, says minister

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 01:05 PM

Pakatan to name Tg Piai candidate next week

Coalition confident about retaining seat.

Pakatan to name Tg Piai candidate next week


Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 12:34 PM

Sosma vital in fighting terrorism, says Muhyiddin

Pakatan promised to review act in manifesto, not abolish it.

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Sosma vital in fighting terrorism, says Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019 04:35 PM

Fuel subsidy for M40 ready in March, says Guan Eng

RM2.2 billion has been allocated under Budget 2020 for the fuel subsidy programme and will benefit about 8 million motorists

Fuel subsidy for M40 ready in March, says Guan Eng

Monday, 14 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

People rallying behind Indira Gandhi at roadshows

Action team leader says public curious why police can’t find her daughter and ex-husband.

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People rallying behind Indira Gandhi at roadshows

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 07:17 PM

Positive move for women’s needs in Budget 2020, says activist group

The Women's Aid Organisation praises the government for allocating more money for programmes that help women.

Positive move for women’s needs in Budget 2020, says activist group

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 01:15 PM

Set up media council, urges Khairy

Move could ensure press freedom, says former youth and sports minister.

Set up media council, urges Khairy

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 01:04 PM

Bipartisan race relations committee must be formed, says Ambiga

The activist lawyer says Umno and PAS must be involved as they have stepped up their racial rhetoric since GE14.

Bipartisan race relations committee must be formed, says Ambiga

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 12:05 PM

Ambiga questions Sosma use in Tamil Tigers arrests

Prominent lawyer and activist says there is no need to use the oppressive law against 7 individuals with alleged links to the group.

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Ambiga questions Sosma use in Tamil Tigers arrests

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Rights groups demand more funds under Budget 2020

Civil society groups say Budget 2020 must ramp up funding for education, support, enforcement of basic rights.

Rights groups demand more funds under Budget 2020

Friday, 11 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Why question us again, asks missing pastor’s wife

Susanna Liew has little confidence in task force’s ability to find her husband, Raymond Koh, who disappeared in February 2017.

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Why question us again, asks missing pastor’s wife

Thursday, 10 Oct 2019 12:37 PM

Dr Mahathir dismisses affiliations with energy players

He says contracts are awarded to those with viable proposals.

Dr Mahathir dismisses affiliations with energy players