Noel Achariam

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

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Friday, 24 May 2019 12:39 PM

Tribunal ends after EC members quit, outcome ‘academic’, says chairman

Commission members in the spotlight have already stepped down, so tribunal no longer necessary panel decides.

Tribunal ends after EC members quit, outcome ‘academic’, says chairman

Thursday, 23 May 2019 12:27 PM

FT minister, Yeoh to submit to cabinet conflicting plans for Taman Rimba Kiara

The Segambut MP says her papers will be handed to cabinet when the ministry is ready.  

FT minister, Yeoh to submit to cabinet conflicting plans for Taman Rimba Kiara

Thursday, 23 May 2019 07:00 AM

Ampang folk want info on Highland Towers demolition

Taman Sri Ukay Hillview residents concerned about safety, urge authorities to brief them first before work begins next month.

Ampang folk want info on Highland Towers demolition

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:13 PM

Malaysia to offer scholarships to Palestinian students, says Dr Mahathir

PM also says the Palestine issue needs to be resolved in order to acheve world peace.

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Malaysia to offer scholarships to Palestinian students, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 08:20 PM

City Hall’s duty to look after developers’ interest too, says Khalid Samad

The FT minister says this is to ensure companies have confidence in government processes.

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City Hall’s duty to look after developers’ interest too, says Khalid Samad


Friday, 17 May 2019 01:50 PM

No marks on Adib’s body to show he was pulled from van, inquest told

Pathologist says he could find no indication fireman was dragged from his vehicle.

No marks on Adib’s body to show he was pulled from van, inquest told

Thursday, 16 May 2019 06:54 PM

Tests to ascertain Adib’s death not done blindly, says forensic expert

Dr Ahmad Hafizam Hasmi maintains that experiments showed Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim’s injuries were from falling on a curb.

Tests to ascertain Adib’s death not done blindly, says forensic expert

Thursday, 16 May 2019 02:47 PM

Adib would have protected himself if attacked, forensic expert tells inquest

Dr Ahmad Hafizam Hasmi says the fireman was not pulled out of an emergency vehicle during the temple riots.

Adib would have protected himself if attacked, forensic expert tells inquest

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:48 PM

Forensic expert unable to identify cause of Adib’s injuries

Pathologist can only say the injury marks were consistent with the firemen falling forward instead of backward. 

Forensic expert unable to identify cause of Adib’s injuries

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 12:38 PM

Forensic expert conducts demo on how Adib could have been hurt

EMRS van brought to Shah Alam High Court to illustrate Dr Ahmad Hafizam Hasmi's theory.

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Forensic expert conducts demo on how Adib could have been hurt

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 05:01 PM

Adib’s injuries inflicted from rushing out of vehicle, says forensic expert

Dr Ahmad Hafizam Hasmi dismisses the opinion that the fireman was pulled out of the EMRS van.

Adib’s injuries inflicted from rushing out of vehicle, says forensic expert

Friday, 10 May 2019 05:25 PM

Cops have no objections to IPCMC, says Abu Kassim

He and top police officers have addressed concerns that were raised.

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Cops have no objections to IPCMC, says Abu Kassim

Wednesday, 08 May 2019 09:19 PM

Probe into Taman Rimba Kiara will proceed even if project approved, says minister

Those found guilty of corruption will be duly punished, says Khalid Samad.

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Probe into Taman Rimba Kiara will proceed even if project approved, says minister

Wednesday, 08 May 2019 08:41 PM

Families of missing activists losing patience with Putrajaya

Meeting with PM has not happened and new IGP has said nothing about the case.

Families of missing activists losing patience with Putrajaya

Tuesday, 07 May 2019 11:00 AM

‘Accidental candidate’ finds her passion helping people

Bukit Melawati assemblyman focuses on B40, who make up bulk of constituents seeking assistance from service centre.

‘Accidental candidate’ finds her passion helping people