Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 05 Jun 2019 04:28 PM

Telekom Malaysia CEO has been appointed, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister, however, refuses to say who was appointed.

Telekom Malaysia CEO has been appointed, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 05 Jun 2019 02:39 PM

I chose Latheefa Koya, says PM

I did not consult the cabinet but I spoke to those who knew her, says Dr Mahathir.

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I chose Latheefa Koya, says PM

Wednesday, 05 Jun 2019 09:00 AM

Give Latheefa a chance to prove herself, says Transparency chief

Big challenge ahead for lawyer, especially to ensure MACC wins high-profile cases.

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Tuesday, 04 Jun 2019 07:48 PM

Putrajaya must explain MACC chief appointment, says anti-graft watchdog

The group says the public has the right to know why it didn’t go through the special parliamentary committee.

Putrajaya must explain MACC chief appointment, says anti-graft watchdog

Saturday, 01 Jun 2019 07:04 AM

Special medical team monitoring Sg Kim Kim pollution victims

A team from Health Ministry was tasked to study effects of exposure to pollution chemicals.

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Special medical team monitoring Sg Kim Kim pollution victims


Friday, 31 May 2019 01:37 PM

No more plastic at state functions, says official

The government, which has 1.6 million employees, will take the lead on the path towards a plastic-free future.

No more plastic at state functions, says official

Friday, 31 May 2019 12:46 PM

Yeo to hold talks on Lynas with Australia

Minister to discuss how rare earth miner should handle waste with Aussie counterpart. 

Yeo to hold talks on Lynas with Australia

Thursday, 30 May 2019 01:46 PM

Khalid appoints MPs to help manage KL development

Federal Territories Minister says six local MPs to become more involved in city’s governance.

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Khalid appoints MPs to help manage KL development

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 07:23 PM

Proportional representation fairest model for next elections, reform forum told

Electoral expert Wong Chin Huat says the current system incentivises extremism while the proposed system encourages moderation.

Proportional representation fairest model for next elections, reform forum told

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 08:44 PM

No hard feelings over Mukhriz's failure to greet Johor sultan, says Dr Mahathir

Sometimes you just miss a person, says PM.

No hard feelings over Mukhriz's failure to greet Johor sultan, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 08:17 PM

Dr Mahathir has no issues with Maszlee as education minister 

PM insists minister is not racist. 

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Dr Mahathir has no issues with Maszlee as education minister 

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 07:40 PM

How can one lawyer represent 2 parties in Adib’s inquest, says Dr Mahathir

Minister Zuraida's appointment of Syazlin Mansor was a mistake, says Dr Mahathir.

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How can one lawyer represent 2 parties in Adib’s inquest, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 03:22 PM

‘Totally unethical’ for Pakatan to backtrack on law reform pledge, says Suaram

Adviser says it is now up to civil rights groups to push for such changes.

‘Totally unethical’ for Pakatan to backtrack on law reform pledge, says Suaram

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 01:45 PM

Keep govt on its toes, A-G tells rights groups to push for reforms

No legal impediment to signing up to ICERD and Rome Statute, says Tommy Thomas.

Keep govt on its toes, A-G tells rights groups to push for reforms

Friday, 24 May 2019 01:43 PM

A-G disappointed with no-go for EC tribunal

Tommy Thomas believes that the ‘academic’ reason for ending the tribunal was not the right call.

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A-G disappointed with no-go for EC tribunal