Noel Achariam

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

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Friday, 17 Aug 2018 01:27 PM

Driver of RapidKL bus that hit 7 cars to leave hospital today

KL traffic police chief says driver to be discharged from Ampang Hospital at 3pm.

Driver of RapidKL bus that hit 7 cars to leave hospital today

Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 09:37 PM

Bersih wants electoral reforms to be under Parliament

The electoral watchdog says a parliamentary committee can have MPs from both sides and can be more transparent.

Bersih wants electoral reforms to be under Parliament

Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 01:30 PM

Some GE14 pledges will take more than 5 years, says Dr Mahathir

Pakatan Harapan marks 100 days in government tomorrow but is finding it hard to deliver the 10 promises in that time frame. 

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Some GE14 pledges will take more than 5 years, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 12:22 PM

Council of Eminent Persons stays for now, says Dr Mahathir

No promises made to dissolve council in 100 days, says prime minister. 

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Council of Eminent Persons stays for now, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 12:20 PM

We need proof Jho Low bought jet with our money, says Dr Mahathir

If funds stolen from taxpayers, the jet belongs to the nation.

We need proof Jho Low bought jet with our money, says Dr Mahathir


Monday, 13 Aug 2018 06:07 PM

Govt reducing PM's powers to combat corruption

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says this includes moving the power to select the auditor-general from the prime minister to Parliament.

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Govt reducing PM's powers to combat corruption

Monday, 13 Aug 2018 05:40 PM

Dr Mahathir demands proof of plot with Daim to stop Anwar from becoming PM

Bersatu chairman says he is not one to meddle in another party's affairs.

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Dr Mahathir demands proof of plot with Daim to stop Anwar from becoming PM

Sunday, 12 Aug 2018 07:00 PM

Swapping stories harmoniously – a new interfaith initiative

Harmonyworks Facilitation aims to educate multiracial Malaysians on using dialogue to break barriers.

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Swapping stories harmoniously – a new interfaith initiative

Sunday, 12 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

20 years on, Plaza Rakyat lot owners turn to Pakatan

Project abandoned after 1997 Asian financial crisis dealt blow to efforts to revive area.

20 years on, Plaza Rakyat lot owners turn to Pakatan

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 04:09 PM

Rafizi misusing Invoke data in campaign for PKR deputy presidency, say members

They say they were polled, via phone, on their pick for the party's No. 2 post.

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Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 11:58 AM

We are the victims, says Gua Musang plantation

It urges authorities to uphold rule of law concerning 'illegal' Orang Asli blockade.

We are the victims, says Gua Musang plantation

Wednesday, 08 Aug 2018 01:53 PM

1MDB, Equanimity not linked to Najib’s new charges, says lawyer

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says the superyacht's arrival yesterday is merely a 'coincidence'.

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1MDB, Equanimity not linked to Najib’s new charges, says lawyer

Wednesday, 08 Aug 2018 09:10 AM

Najib arrives at court to face more charges

Former prime minister earlier charged with three counts of CBT and one count of misusing his position.

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Najib arrives at court to face more charges

Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018 08:37 PM

Law must be amended to allow local government elections, says legal expert

Putrajaya needs to amend the Local Government Act 1976, which has to be adopted at the federal and state levels, says Derek Fernandez. 

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Law must be amended to allow local government elections, says legal expert

Monday, 06 Aug 2018 01:55 PM

Police to arrest witness who skipped Suhakam hearing

Owner of Mak Lang restaurant in Perlis a no-show, citing losses to business as reason.

Police to arrest witness who skipped Suhakam hearing