Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 08:24 PM

Johan Setia air quality still ‘unhealthy’

District suffering effects of smoke, with education department closing schools for day.

Johan Setia air quality still ‘unhealthy’

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 03:38 PM

Wife challenges court seizure of businessman’s property

High court postpones auction arranged to recover debts owed by Vinod Sekhar.

Wife challenges court seizure of businessman’s property

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 03:07 PM

Suhakam takes human rights education to rural areas

Group needs to move beyond advocacy, make real change, chairman Othman Hashim says.

Suhakam takes human rights education to rural areas

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Kg Bukit Merah last checked for contamination 13 years ago

Perak handed over site of Asian Rare Earth plant to Land and Mines Office in 2008.

Kg Bukit Merah last checked for contamination 13 years ago

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 08:20 PM

Smoke chokes ‘very unhealthy’ Johan Setia Klang, Rompin

Selangor, Pahang towns top air pollutant list, while health officials advise wearing masks, warn against outdoor activity.

Smoke chokes ‘very unhealthy’ Johan Setia Klang, Rompin


Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Suhakam demands Putrajaya repeal Sedition Act

Human rights group highlights mounting pressure on Pakatan Harapan to honour key election pledge.

Suhakam demands Putrajaya repeal Sedition Act

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

30 years on, Bukit Merah folk still fear radioactive contamination

No state official has ever declared site of demolished Asian Rare Earth and ‘buried’ radioactive waste ‘safe’.

30 years on, Bukit Merah folk still fear radioactive contamination

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

Perak reps admit radiation levels in Bukit Merah last checked in 2017

Gebeng’s opposition to Lynas revives Bukit Merah folk’s long-held fears about radioactive waste.

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Perak reps admit radiation levels in Bukit Merah last checked in 2017

Saturday, 07 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Smokers not backing down from fight for their rights

Why is it so hard to allow section for people to puff away at eateries, asks association.

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Smokers not backing down from fight for their rights

Saturday, 07 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

When are Highland Towers coming down, ask Ampang folk

Residents say govt promised June demolition, but nothing has been done.

When are Highland Towers coming down, ask Ampang folk

Friday, 06 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Religious leaders should pray together to set example, say Christians

Jakim directive forbidding Muslims from participating in joint prayers bucks global trend of religions working together for peace.

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Religious leaders should pray together to set example, say Christians

Wednesday, 04 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

Pakatan ‘must fulfil pledge to debate Suhakam report’

Human rights body determined to remain independent, reminds Putrajaya to take recommendations and proposals seriously.

Pakatan ‘must fulfil pledge to debate Suhakam report’

Saturday, 31 Aug 2019 07:32 PM

MPs should engage more with voters to foster unity, says Subang Jaya rep

The will help in the process of learning and understanding the religions of others, she says. 

MPs should engage more with voters to foster unity, says Subang Jaya rep

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 09:11 PM

Social media users back Chong Wei for rallying public unity 

Lee Chong Wei calls for Malaysians not to be taken in by racist sentiment.

Social media users back Chong Wei for rallying public unity 

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 04:30 PM

Highway takeover not hampered by financial difficulties, says Guan Eng

Putrajaya and Gamuda Berhad have up to October 31 to finalise terms.

Highway takeover not hampered by financial difficulties, says Guan Eng