Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

PAS, Umno Youth blame DAP for putting non-Malays in positions of power

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas, Chief Justice Richard Malanjum and de facto Law Minister Liew Vui Keong are targets of Malay-based parties’ ire.  

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PAS, Umno Youth blame DAP for putting non-Malays in positions of power

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 06:38 PM

Idol placed at surau stolen from nearby house

Cops say it belongs to man who lives 50m from place of worship. 

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Idol placed at surau stolen from nearby house

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 01:56 PM

BN built army bases to boost Zahid, Hisham’s election bids, says Defence Ministry

Election Commission colluded to move servicemen and their familis to bases in Paloh and Hutan Melintang, says ministry official.

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BN built army bases to boost Zahid, Hisham’s election bids, says Defence Ministry

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 11:28 AM

PM to ‘wait and see’ if PAS backs him in no-confidence vote

Dr Mahathir says he will have to see if the Islamist party leaders will keep their word.

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PM to ‘wait and see’ if PAS backs him in no-confidence vote

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 11:15 AM

Putrajaya to set up RCI on judiciary, says Dr Mahathir

Move follows revelations from Court of Appeal judge of widespread corruption and cronyism under previous BN administration.

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Putrajaya to set up RCI on judiciary, says Dr Mahathir


Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 02:58 PM

Malicious intent in banners calling to oust Dr Mahathir, says MP

They are a coordinated attempt to sow dissension in Pakatan Harapan, says Fahmi Fadzil.

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Malicious intent in banners calling to oust Dr Mahathir, says MP

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

Civil societies urge probe into Mindef fraud committed at army personnel’s expense

A large sum of money has been lost which could have been used to improve the welfare of servicemen, veterans, says Asri Talib.

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Civil societies urge probe into Mindef fraud committed at army personnel’s expense

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 02:49 PM

I fell on Adib, witness tells inquest

S. Suresh says he was shoved during Seafield temple riots, saw fireman sitting on pavement.

I fell on Adib, witness tells inquest

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 12:20 PM

LIVE: 2 bystanders testify at Adib's inquest today

So far, none of the witnesses have said they saw the fireman being beaten up or run over by a reversing fire truck.

LIVE: 2 bystanders testify at Adib's inquest today

Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 06:24 PM

Firemen told not to douse blaze, coroners’ court told

Sharol Anuar Kamarudin says he couldn't identify person who said it due to large crowd at Seafield temple.

Firemen told not to douse blaze, coroners’ court told

Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 04:15 PM

LIVE: Inquest into fireman Adib’s death enters fourth day

Subang Jaya Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Badrul Hisham Salem is expected to continue his testimony.

LIVE: Inquest into fireman Adib’s death enters fourth day

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 06:17 PM

No communication with Adib’s vehicle during temple riots, says senior officer 

Radios didn't work and we couldn't use our handphones because of the mob, says witness.

No communication with Adib’s vehicle during temple riots, says senior officer 

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 03:15 PM

LIVE: Adib about to faint, seated at road shoulder, says witness

Inquest enters 3rd day at the Shah Alam coroners’ court.

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LIVE: Adib about to faint, seated at road shoulder, says witness

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 02:36 PM

I saw Adib on road shoulder, clutching his chest, says witness

Amirul Adli Yussli tells inquest he heard people saying fireman was going to faint.

I saw Adib on road shoulder, clutching his chest, says witness

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 06:44 PM

Colleague assumed Adib was beaten up by mob, coroner told

Fireman says if the rioters had wanted to open the door on his side of the van and hurt him, they would have wished to do the same to Adib.

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Colleague assumed Adib was beaten up by mob, coroner told