Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 31 Jul 2019 11:00 PM

Fishermen affected by Penang reclamation want to continue earn a living

The reclamation project will affect fishermen’s livelihood, says Penang Fishermen’s Association head Nazri Ahmad.

Fishermen affected by Penang reclamation want to continue earn a living

Friday, 26 Jul 2019 11:07 AM

Civil group wants quick action on missing activists task force

Caged tells Putrajaya to expedite 'proper constitution' of task force to get to bottom of Raymond Koh, Amri Che Mat's disappearance.

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Civil group wants quick action on missing activists task force

Friday, 26 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Pasir Gudang folk hit out at Johor MB for ‘no show’

Victims of chemical waste pollution say they want Sahruddin Jamal to explain the situation on the ground, demand aid.

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Pasir Gudang folk hit out at Johor MB for ‘no show’

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019 05:13 PM

Zakir Naik’s followers accused of helping to hide Indira Gandhi’s daughter

The mother also suspects Southern Thai separatists, PAS-aligned groups of aiding her husband in evading capture.

Zakir Naik’s followers accused of helping to hide Indira Gandhi’s daughter

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 03:49 PM

Najib calls out PM over contradicting remarks on Azmin, Anwar sex scandals

His criticism comes after Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he rejects dirty politics.

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Najib calls out PM over contradicting remarks on Azmin, Anwar sex scandals


Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 12:24 PM

2 issues must be sorted before contempt proceedings against A-G, says Haniff

Lawyers who filed ex parte application on behalf of late fireman's family want coroner's stand before they proceed with bid.

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2 issues must be sorted before contempt proceedings against A-G, says Haniff

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 10:30 AM

Coroner closes inquest into Adib’s death

Interested parties can give written submissions before August 21, says Rofiah Mohamad.

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Coroner closes inquest into Adib’s death

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019 07:45 PM

Kojadi board suspends chairman Ng

He has violated cooperative's bye-laws and confidentiality agreements. 

Kojadi board suspends chairman Ng

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Up to Johor to relocate Pasir Gudang factories

Survey results ready in 5 weeks, while DoE gas readings at 14 locations show normal levels.

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Up to Johor to relocate Pasir Gudang factories

Monday, 22 Jul 2019 03:51 PM

Anglers likely behind Sg Selangor pollution sabotage, say police

Selangor top cop says contractor under state-owned mining firm has lodged report following incident involving 'two or three' anglers.

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Anglers likely behind Sg Selangor pollution sabotage, say police

Monday, 22 Jul 2019 03:06 PM

Sabotage likely in Sg Selangor pollution case, says MB

Diesel leak could only have occurred manually, explains Amirudin Shari.

Sabotage likely in Sg Selangor pollution case, says MB

Thursday, 18 Jul 2019 03:36 PM

Putrajaya to amend law to give auditor-general more freedom, says Dr Mahathir

He says this will strengthen the National Audit Department.

Putrajaya to amend law to give auditor-general more freedom, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 18 Jul 2019 02:39 PM

Putrajaya to re-evaluate roles of political secretaries, says Dr Mahathir

PM says it is to prevent them from being involved in distribution of contracts.

Putrajaya to re-evaluate roles of political secretaries, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 18 Jul 2019 01:56 PM

Dr Mahathir refuses to meddle in PKR’s affairs

PM says he has 'lots of other things' to think about.

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Dr Mahathir refuses to meddle in PKR’s affairs

Wednesday, 17 Jul 2019 10:39 PM

RM3.3 million spent in Italy was on gifts for a queen, says Najib

Former PM says he used 2 personal credit cards to make purchases in 2014.

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RM3.3 million spent in Italy was on gifts for a queen, says Najib