Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018 01:45 PM

Liquor stores raided, 7 arrested as alcohol poisoning death toll climbs

Police have raided several liquor stores in the Klang Valley and seized more than 1,000 bottles of alcohol.

Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018 07:08 AM

Stop the development, Taman Midah residents tell City Hall 

Give us back our green lung, halt project that will worsen traffic congestion, they say.

Stop the development, Taman Midah residents tell City Hall 

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 11:40 PM

No problems with Port Dickson by-election

Anwar Ibrahim defends decision after incumbent Danyal Balagopal Abdullah comes under fire for vacating seat for PKR president-elect. 

No problems with Port Dickson by-election

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 11:10 PM

Azmin-Rafizi clash won’t affect PKR, says Anwar

PKR president-elect downplays bitter fight for party's No. 2 post.

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Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 10:35 PM

Dr Mahathir not interested in govt post after he steps down, says Anwar

Pakatan Harapan should still tap prime minister's experience when he retires in 2 years.

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Dr Mahathir not interested in govt post after he steps down, says Anwar


Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 06:14 PM

Outlaw child marriage, says Suhakam

Commission says poverty should not be used as an excuse for such unions as parents will then resort to selling their children. 

Outlaw child marriage, says Suhakam

Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 03:37 PM

Setiawangsa residents protest against another project

A 46-storey condominium is planned, 10m away from one under construction.

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Setiawangsa residents protest against another project

Monday, 17 Sep 2018 11:00 AM

Suhakam's Mah among 4 new Judicial Appointments Commission members

3 former judges and constitutional law expert appointed by PM on September 4.

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Suhakam's Mah among 4 new Judicial Appointments Commission members

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 01:44 PM

Billion Dollar Whale flying off the shelves

Book on the financial exploits of chubby Malaysian playboy who partied with the stars, allegedly at the expense of 1MDB, is selling out faster than you can say 'Jho Low'.

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Billion Dollar Whale flying off the shelves

Friday, 14 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Anwar building family dynasty in PKR, says Patriot

By picking Port Dickson as his ticket back to Parliament instead of asking his wife or daughter to give up their seat to him, the PKR president has laid the family open to charges of nepotism, says Arshad Raji.

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Anwar building family dynasty in PKR, says Patriot

Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 09:49 PM

Govt may raise teacher allowances to counter shortage

Johor, Selangor, Sabah, and Sarawak are facing a dearth of educators due to low pay.

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Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018 09:22 PM

Maszlee tells student protesters he will remain IIUM president

Meeting ends in stalemate; students give education minister 7 days to quit varsity post.

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Maszlee tells student protesters he will remain IIUM president

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 11:00 AM

Jitters over park plans at Highland Towers site

Residents want reassurance in area where 48 died after condo block collapsed in 1993.

Jitters over park plans at Highland Towers site

Sunday, 09 Sep 2018 12:19 AM

Migrants will take over if they live here long enough, says Dr Mahathir

The Malays' reluctance to work has left the door open for foreigners to flood the country, says the PM.

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Migrants will take over if they live here long enough, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 11:36 PM

Bersatu has to be Malay party to defeat Umno, says Dr Mahathir

The Bersatu chairman says Malay voters are still not open to a multiracial party.

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Bersatu has to be Malay party to defeat Umno, says Dr Mahathir