Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 01:46 PM

Lawyers inspect Adib’s van after forensics expert’s testimony

Prof Dr Shahrom Abd Wahid has told the inquiry that Adib's broken ribs was likely caused by an attack.

Lawyers inspect Adib’s van after forensics expert’s testimony

Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 12:12 PM

Seafield temple task force gets silent treatment from A-G’s Chambers

So far still no action by attorney-general on the status of temple, says task force secretary V. K. Regu.

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Seafield temple task force gets silent treatment from A-G’s Chambers

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 12:22 PM

Putrajaya must apologise for lies about pink diamond, says Rosmah

Former PM's wife says she has forgiven those who believed the ‘lies’.

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Putrajaya must apologise for lies about pink diamond, says Rosmah

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 10:15 AM

Rosmah pleads not guilty to fresh graft charge

Former PM’s wife accused of soliciting RM5 million in solar project for rural schools in Sarawak.

Rosmah pleads not guilty to fresh graft charge

Monday, 08 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

Suhakam lists witnesses for hoped-for task force to call up

Commissioner Mah Weng Kwai says reports by inquiry into missing activist duo will be submitted to Putrajaya.

Suhakam lists witnesses for hoped-for task force to call up


Monday, 08 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

I nearly choked when addressing activists’ families, says Mah

Missing duo’s families came to Suhakam with high expectations but commission can’t provide closure over fate of both men.

I nearly choked when addressing activists’ families, says Mah

Monday, 08 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

Suhakam accuses cops of trying to stop inquiry into Koh’s abduction

Commissioner Mah Weng Kwai says force failed to provide unclassified exhibits, officers withheld information.

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Suhakam accuses cops of trying to stop inquiry into Koh’s abduction

Saturday, 06 Apr 2019 07:37 PM

Najib says his call to put party first deterred Umno members from leaving

Crucial for Umno’s solidarity to be strengthened, says former prime minister.

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Najib says his call to put party first deterred Umno members from leaving

Saturday, 06 Apr 2019 07:01 PM

Zahid says will end leave if he’s needed

Umno president is prepared to end his indefinite leave if Umno needs him.

Zahid says will end leave if he’s needed

Saturday, 06 Apr 2019 05:31 PM

Pakatan has moral obligation to fulfil election promises, says Najib

Keeping promises an important principle for democratic govt, says former PM.

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Pakatan has moral obligation to fulfil election promises, says Najib

Saturday, 06 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

It’s up to Putrajaya now, says missing pastor’s wife

Susanna Liew says families thankful to Suhakam for probing into duo's disappearance, but there is still no closure.

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It’s up to Putrajaya now, says missing pastor’s wife

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 05:26 PM

Task force more crucial than RCI into missing activists, says Suhakam

Police probes into Pastor Raymond Koh, Amri Che Mat's cases were lackadaisical, not thorough enough, says commissioner.

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Task force more crucial than RCI into missing activists, says Suhakam

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 04:47 PM

Hearsay admissible in public inquiries, says Suhakam 

Panel is not bound by same standards of evidence as a court of law, says rights commissioner.

Hearsay admissible in public inquiries, says Suhakam 

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Who ordered Koh, Amri abductions must be known, say civil groups

They say those who led cover-up attempts have to be brought to book as well.

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Who ordered Koh, Amri abductions must be known, say civil groups

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 04:30 PM

Suhakam suggests reforms to deal with enforced disappearances

Task force should reopen investigations into abductions of Amri Che Mat, Raymond Koh more than three years ago.

Suhakam suggests reforms to deal with enforced disappearances