Noel Achariam

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

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Sunday, 07 Jul 2019 06:35 PM

Police intimidation of activists will not be tolerated, warns IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador to check on claims that duo unlawfully grilled over events supporting HK protests.

Police intimidation of activists will not be tolerated, warns IGP

Sunday, 07 Jul 2019 06:01 PM

Non-Malay possible for Koh-Amri task force, says Muhyiddin

Comments follow public criticism of all-Malay panel examining disappearances of activists.

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Non-Malay possible for Koh-Amri task force, says Muhyiddin

Friday, 05 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Coroner to call engineering lecturer for 3rd opinion on Adib's injuries

Court has need for expert input on conflicting findings of forensic consultants, says Rofiah.

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Coroner to call engineering lecturer for 3rd opinion on Adib's injuries

Friday, 05 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Pasir Gudang residents fight back with rally to demand answers

Tired of the authorities' inability to pinpoint the source of their misery, the people will bring their problems to the local council's doorstep.

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Pasir Gudang residents fight back with rally to demand answers

Thursday, 04 Jul 2019 03:20 PM

Why didn’t a clinical pathologist examine Adib’s injuries, asks forensic expert

Prof Dr Shahrom Abd Wahid says it should have been done so the object that caused Adib's injuries can be identified.

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Why didn’t a clinical pathologist examine Adib’s injuries, asks forensic expert


Friday, 28 Jun 2019 07:00 AM

Calls for RCI into Pasir Gudang toxic fumes pollution grow

Parents also want concrete assurances that the schools are safe before sending their children for classes.

Calls for RCI into Pasir Gudang toxic fumes pollution grow

Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019 07:03 PM

Source of toxic fumes still unknown in Pasir Gudang, says Yeo

Chemistry Department will continue checking blood, urine samples of poisoning victims, says minister.

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Source of toxic fumes still unknown in Pasir Gudang, says Yeo

Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019 07:00 AM

Pasir Gudang parents fuming after children get sick... again

Johor accused of not dealing with toxic pollution in Sg Kim Kim after first incident in March.

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Pasir Gudang parents fuming after children get sick... again

Tuesday, 25 Jun 2019 11:49 PM

Environment Dept issues 37 compounds, orders 3 factories to close in Pasir Gudang

More premises will be inspected as the authorities work to identify the source of the toxic fumes causing schoolchildren to sicken. 

Environment Dept issues 37 compounds, orders 3 factories to close in Pasir Gudang

Tuesday, 25 Jun 2019 07:00 AM

Why is this happening again, ask Pasir Gudang folk

Schools ordered shut after latest toxic fumes pollution hit area, some 7.5km from the Sg Kim Kim, where first incident recorded in March.

Why is this happening again, ask Pasir Gudang folk

Monday, 24 Jun 2019 07:13 PM

We’ll know toxin polluting Pasir Gudang in 2 days, says MB

Chemistry Department will make announcement, says Dr Sahruddin. 

We’ll know toxin polluting Pasir Gudang in 2 days, says MB

Saturday, 22 Jun 2019 06:41 PM

Johor exco closes schools in toxic pollution zone

As authorities battle to find the source of the leak in Pasir Gudang, state government closes nearby schools.

Johor exco closes schools in toxic pollution zone

Saturday, 22 Jun 2019 11:05 AM

Another 3 Orang Asli warded for respiratory issues

Health minister says trio, from Kg Kuala Koh, receiving treatment in isolation ward, are in stable condition.

Another 3 Orang Asli warded for respiratory issues

Saturday, 22 Jun 2019 10:36 AM

Two more children treated for toxic exposure in Pasir Gudang, says Dzulkefly

Command centre has been opened at Pasir Gudang Stadium.

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Two more children treated for toxic exposure in Pasir Gudang, says Dzulkefly

Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 07:29 PM

Cause of death for 12 more Orang Asli still unknown, says health minister

Autopsy results and other tests have not yet been released, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.