Noel Achariam

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

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Monday, 06 Aug 2018 01:15 PM

LIVE: SB officer tried to persuade Amri's wife not to lodge police report

Shamzaini Mohd Daud says Amri Che Mat’s wife, Norhayati Ariffin, looking for connections that are not there over her husband's abduction in 2016.

LIVE: SB officer tried to persuade Amri's wife not to lodge police report

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 11:52 PM

PM promises cost of living will be controlled

This will happen as productivity increases through new and more efficient ways of doing things, Dr Mahathir says.

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PM promises cost of living will be controlled

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 11:25 PM

Future looks nothing but bright as Merdeka celebrations kick off

Many express optimism about Pakatan leading Malaysia into better days.

Future looks nothing but bright as Merdeka celebrations kick off

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018 10:39 PM

Celebrate victory against kleptocracy this Merdeka, says Dr Mahathir

Malaysia has achieved what few countries have without bloodshed or riots, PM says.

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Celebrate victory against kleptocracy this Merdeka, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018 04:59 PM

Bestinet denies claims of money laundering, fleecing Nepali workers

BN govt capped charges for each worker, says company director.

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Bestinet denies claims of money laundering, fleecing Nepali workers


Monday, 30 Jul 2018 08:49 PM

Police ordered to investigate disappearance of pastor, 3 activists

De facto law minister says new govt has a responsibility to family members of missing 4.

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Police ordered to investigate disappearance of pastor, 3 activists

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 07:07 PM

Putrajaya urged to reintroduce clause preventing unilateral conversions

Religious groups are calling for clause 88A of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 to be brought back.

Putrajaya urged to reintroduce clause preventing unilateral conversions

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 06:04 PM

Kg Baru master plan to be reviewed

FT minister says a modern plan needed for Kuala Lumpur's last Malay enclave.

Kg Baru master plan to be reviewed

Friday, 27 Jul 2018 02:10 PM

Mum of teen killed by falling chair still seeking closure

Police nowhere near solving murder case some seven months after incident.

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 07:34 PM

PM seeks artistes' help in tackling nation's debt woes

Pakatan never thought debt problem would be as massive as it is, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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PM seeks artistes' help in tackling nation's debt woes

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 11:19 AM

Suaram wants police to probe kidnapping of security personnel

The human rights group says an eyewitness is ready to have his statement recorded but he was deemed not credible.

Suaram wants police to probe kidnapping of security personnel

Tuesday, 24 Jul 2018 04:16 PM

LIVE: Perlis SB officer used shop rental as excuse to meet Amri's wife

Officer allegedly told Norhayati Ariffin federal police were involved in activist's disappearance but has since denied it during the inquiry.

LIVE: Perlis SB officer used shop rental as excuse to meet Amri's wife

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 12:33 PM

Witness in missing activist case to be charged with skipping hearing

Business owner Saiful Afdzan cited business losses as reason for absence.  

Witness in missing activist case to be charged with skipping hearing

Monday, 23 Jul 2018 12:00 PM

LIVE: Ex-Special Branch takes the stand again

Awaluddin Jadid told inquiry a fortnight ago that his visit to Perlis mufti just a courtesy call and had nothing to do with Amri Che Mat's abduction.

LIVE: Ex-Special Branch takes the stand again

Saturday, 21 Jul 2018 08:31 PM

Decline in tourist arrivals shows Putrajaya must do more to elevate industry, says Matta chief

Numbers drop 3.4% as Tan Kok Liang urges govt to look into better flight rates, easier visa application process.

Decline in tourist arrivals shows Putrajaya must do more to elevate industry, says Matta chief