Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 29 Aug 2018 12:00 PM

Ex-spy chief remanded 5 days

Hasanah Abdul Hamid to assist investigations into misuse of GE14 funds. 

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Ex-spy chief remanded 5 days

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 06:47 PM

I only found out about missing activist in the news, says Khalid

Former IGP says he only knew Amri Che Mat as a missing persons case.

I only found out about missing activist in the news, says Khalid

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 02:10 PM

Police involved in raid on Shia event in Perak, Suhakam told

Former IGP takes the stand today and admits jottings on a letter may have directed cops to raid the gathering in 2014.

Police involved in raid on Shia event in Perak, Suhakam told

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 10:50 AM

LIVE: Former IGP takes the stand at inquiry into missing Perlis activist

Khalid Abu Bakar is summoned to testify following the activist's wife's testimony that he was among the top police officers who knew he was under surveillence. 

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LIVE: Former IGP takes the stand at inquiry into missing Perlis activist

Monday, 27 Aug 2018 03:43 PM

Suhakam wants Immigration Dept records on missing pastor and wife

Immigration officer told to check if Pastor Raymond Koh, wife questioned whenever they left country.

Suhakam wants Immigration Dept records on missing pastor and wife


Monday, 27 Aug 2018 01:20 PM

LIVE: Koh travelled frequently in 2014 and 2015, inquiry told

Suhakam lifts suspension of the case following arrest of part-time Uber driver in January.

LIVE: Koh travelled frequently in 2014 and 2015, inquiry told

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 03:19 PM

Big cats at Malacca Zoo not neglected, just old

Lion, tiger both more than 20 years old, says assistant curator in dismissing viral social media post. 

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Big cats at Malacca Zoo not neglected, just old

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 09:09 AM

Give importance to human rights, Putrajaya told 

Government should also share and work towards Dr Mahathir Mohamad's vision of Bangsa Malaysia, says Suhakam commisioner.

Give importance to human rights, Putrajaya told 

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 07:28 AM

Child marriage gives paedophiles licence to rape, abuse children, says group

Underage unions not a question of religion or culture, but of protecting our young, says Project Layang Layang's Azira Aziz.

Child marriage gives paedophiles licence to rape, abuse children, says group

Friday, 24 Aug 2018 04:37 PM

Save Taman Rimba Kiara committee hopeful after meeting Daim

Group has been campaigning to stop development in the KL green lung.

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Friday, 24 Aug 2018 02:27 PM

Old boys raise RM51,000 to power up St John’s Institution

Saddled with huge power bill, school was in danger of not having electricity next week.

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Old boys raise RM51,000 to power up St John’s Institution

Friday, 24 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Missing pastor’s wife loses patience with Putrajaya

Raymond Koh inquiry resumes on Monday but Susanna Liew feels government is not focused on solving his case and those of 3 others.

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Missing pastor’s wife loses patience with Putrajaya

Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018 03:49 PM

Old boys race to raise RM50,000 by week's end for St John's power bill

The alma mater of many a distinguished Malaysian must pay up this week or supply will be cut, again.

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Old boys race to raise RM50,000 by week's end for St John's power bill

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 09:30 PM

Dr Mahathir lists Pakatan's achievements in 100-day report card

No more 'cash is king' but proper governance, says the prime minister.

Dr Mahathir lists Pakatan's achievements in 100-day report card

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 09:06 PM

Pakatan fulfilled 21 GE14 promises, says Dr Mahathir

They include policies to help eliminate corruption such as improving transparency and more checks and balances.

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Pakatan fulfilled 21 GE14 promises, says Dr Mahathir