Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Night market traders must accept e-payments, says group

Govt must incentivise sellers to keep up with the times.

Night market traders must accept e-payments, says group

Monday, 19 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Crowds return to night markets

Traders’ business volume reach 80% of that of pre-pandemic days.  

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Crowds return to night markets

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

KL folk say ‘no’ to FT Ministry

Groups say new department is good enough.

KL folk say ‘no’ to FT Ministry

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 12:58 PM

Kelantan to dissolve assembly June 22

This paves the way for state polls to be held.

Kelantan to dissolve assembly June 22

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Budget hotels struggle to stay afloat amid domestic travel recovery

Owners say profits are low because online platforms are charging low rates.

Budget hotels struggle to stay afloat amid domestic travel recovery


Monday, 12 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Parties banking on social media to reach youth voters

Six states are up for grabs.

Parties banking on social media to reach youth voters

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 11:27 AM

PSD halts scholarships for dentistry, pharmacy programmes

Minister notes sufficient supply of personnel in the fields.

PSD halts scholarships for dentistry, pharmacy programmes

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

PJD Link may cause voter dissatisfaction

However observers say it will unlikely affect Pakatan Harapan’s chances in the state elections.

PJD Link may cause voter dissatisfaction

Saturday, 10 Jun 2023 06:37 PM

Pure Life Society’s Mother Mangalam dies at 97

Organisation says she devoted her life to caring for orphans, homeless children. 

Pure Life Society’s Mother Mangalam dies at 97

Friday, 09 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Batang Kali landslide site remains closed

Works Minister says report on catastrophe expected end-June. 

Batang Kali landslide site remains closed

Friday, 09 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Batang Kali sees big drop in campers after landslide tragedy

Campsite owners say visitors worried about safety.

Batang Kali sees big drop in campers after landslide tragedy

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

PJD Link needs Selangor nod despite developers raising RM922 million

Bukit Gasing rep says state govt not obliged to approve project on basis of sufficient funding alone.

PJD Link needs Selangor nod despite developers raising RM922 million

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Hot-button issues likely to be played up in state polls

Observers say elections will serve as referendum for federal govt policies.

Hot-button issues likely to be played up in state polls

Monday, 05 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Kg Baru farm seeks funds, volunteers to thrive

Project leader says main aim is growing food for the needy, B40 income group. 

Kg Baru farm seeks funds, volunteers to thrive

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 11:30 AM

Penang folk urged to defend state’s sovereignty

Ex-CM Guan Eng says voters should give Perikatan ‘a painful lesson’ for denying its right to exist in Malaysia.

Penang folk urged to defend state’s sovereignty