Noel Achariam

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

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Wednesday, 17 Jul 2019 06:36 PM

Coroner to decide whether to close Adib’s inquest next week

Rofiah Mohamad says she will either call for a third pathologist or close proceedings next Wednesday.

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Coroner to decide whether to close Adib’s inquest next week

Wednesday, 17 Jul 2019 11:45 AM

Haziq fails to challenge 6-day remand

Former political aide being investigated under Section 377B for carnal intercourse against the course of nature.

Haziq fails to challenge 6-day remand

Tuesday, 16 Jul 2019 06:52 PM

UiTM lecturer disagrees with forensic expert on Adib's injuries

The physics expert says the forensics scientists have erred in calculating the amount of force needed to cause serious injuries to Adib.

UiTM lecturer disagrees with forensic expert on Adib's injuries

Tuesday, 16 Jul 2019 06:24 PM

Adib’s family counsel apply to cite AGC for contempt

Affidavit filed in April by A-G's Chambers contains premature presumptions about fireman's case, says lawyer.

Adib’s family counsel apply to cite AGC for contempt

Monday, 15 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

18 illegal factories face the chop in Pasir Gudang

Department of Environment inspects more than 250 factories in the area, identifying many illegal ones operating on state land.

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18 illegal factories face the chop in Pasir Gudang


Monday, 15 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Johor to identify high-risk Pasir Gudang factories by month end

Agencies compiling data on factories with state aiming to relocate high-risk chemical factories, create buffer zone between residential and factory areas.

Johor to identify high-risk Pasir Gudang factories by month end

Sunday, 14 Jul 2019 05:00 PM

How was the RM6.4 million used, Pasir Gudang pollution victims ask

We have not received any aid since Osman Sapian announced allocation in March, they say.

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How was the RM6.4 million used, Pasir Gudang pollution victims ask

Friday, 12 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Plaza Rakyat ‘holdouts’ want units from new developer

Lot buyers who refused DBKL compensation say they want what they paid for20 years ago in downtown Kuala Lumpur project.

Plaza Rakyat ‘holdouts’ want units from new developer

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 08:49 PM

Human rights advocates condemn ‘unsettling, unacceptable’ penalty for sedition

Ambiga Sreenevasan says there is no doubt Wan Ji's sentence is excessive and disproportionate.

Human rights advocates condemn ‘unsettling, unacceptable’ penalty for sedition

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 08:06 PM

Malaysians trust media more after GE14, says market survey

Local press enjoy an upsurge in public confidence while news outlets elsewhere in the world experience the opposite. 

Malaysians trust media more after GE14, says market survey

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

Flag carrier must keep ‘Malaysia’ in its name, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says MAS can't be sold if it means removing country's name.

Flag carrier must keep ‘Malaysia’ in its name, says PM

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 11:29 PM

Civil society leaders holding vigil for Wan Ji call for repeal of Sedition Act 

Rights activists demand that Pakatan keeps its promise to get rid of all draconian laws.

Civil society leaders holding vigil for Wan Ji call for repeal of Sedition Act 

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 12:36 PM

No decision yet on takeover of Gamuda highways, says PM

According to proposal, govt to take control of 4 Klang Valley links for RM6.2 billion.

No decision yet on takeover of Gamuda highways, says PM

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 12:10 PM

4 proposals to take over Malaysia Airlines

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says no decision yet on sale of ailing national carrier while cabinet studies proposals.

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4 proposals to take over Malaysia Airlines

Sunday, 07 Jul 2019 08:09 PM

Police task force still investigating sex video, says Muhiyiddin

It was not given specific time frame to wrap up probe, so we will wait, explains minister.

Police task force still investigating sex video, says Muhiyiddin