Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019 07:17 PM

Zakir Naik stays despite ‘insulting’ remarks, says Dr Mahathir 

Indian preacher may not be repatriated because he may be killed at home, says PM.

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Zakir Naik stays despite ‘insulting’ remarks, says Dr Mahathir 

Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019 06:36 PM

Dong Zong must toe line, says Dr Mahathir 

Chinese education group must not incite the races to fight, says PM.

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Dong Zong must toe line, says Dr Mahathir 

Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019 05:49 PM

Dr Mahathir ‘didn't approve govt investment in 3rd car project’ 

Developer has done a lot of things, so agency would like a piece of the action, says PM.

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Dr Mahathir ‘didn't approve govt investment in 3rd car project’ 

Friday, 09 Aug 2019 02:00 PM

Adib’s family want A-G to apologise if guilty of contempt, says lawyer

They seek nothing more, says Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla.  

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Adib’s family want A-G to apologise if guilty of contempt, says lawyer

Thursday, 08 Aug 2019 03:11 PM

Cabinet makes khat elective for Chinese, Tamil schools

Lessons will cover only 3 pages of Year 4 BM textbook for vernacular schools, and not 6 as previously proposed.

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Cabinet makes khat elective for Chinese, Tamil schools


Thursday, 08 Aug 2019 09:34 AM

Gunman fired warning shot at Pekan Umno office before GE14, says Najib

Incident led him to the security detail being beefed up for the then prime minister.

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Gunman fired warning shot at Pekan Umno office before GE14, says Najib

Wednesday, 07 Aug 2019 04:18 PM

Alumni group demands explanation on UPM chair’s sacking

Association wants move against Syed Razlan Syed Putra Jalalullail retracted, new appointment delayed until probe over.

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Alumni group demands explanation on UPM chair’s sacking

Wednesday, 07 Aug 2019 02:57 PM

Tamil group, too, says no consensus on khat

Tamil Foundation Malaysia president says if Arabic calligraphy considered an art form, it should be taught under Arts subject.

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Tamil group, too, says no consensus on khat

Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 03:14 PM

Pasir Gudang victims seek aid from state

The residents want Johor to be more communicative in times of crisis.

Pasir Gudang victims seek aid from state

Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 02:17 PM

Johor eyes new industrial area to ease pollution in Pasir Gudang

If there are factories that need to be relocated, then we will do that, says menteri besar.

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Johor eyes new industrial area to ease pollution in Pasir Gudang

Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 01:01 PM

Johor MB apologises for Pasir Gudang pollution

Dr Sahruddin Jamal says problem can't be resolved immediately, vows to ramp up efforts.

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Johor MB apologises for Pasir Gudang pollution

Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

Spell out job scope of missing activists task force, ministry urged

Caged calls on Home Ministry to be forthcoming about main purpose of 7-man team.

Spell out job scope of missing activists task force, ministry urged

Friday, 02 Aug 2019 01:49 PM

Global Bersih wants reform of voting process for overseas Malaysians

Electoral watchdog has submitted proposal to EC in the hope that improvements will be made before GE15.

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Global Bersih wants reform of voting process for overseas Malaysians

Thursday, 01 Aug 2019 11:08 PM

Najib seat change not my call, says Dr Mahathir

Istana Negara handles seating arrangements for Agong’s installation, says PM, unaware of last-minute switch.

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Najib seat change not my call, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 01 Aug 2019 04:39 PM

Ministry SOP delay frustrates bauxite mining operators

Companies say bleeding money waiting on paperwork Dr Xavier Jayakumar promised them would be ready in April.

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Ministry SOP delay frustrates bauxite mining operators