Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 06:31 PM

How did maid abuser get light sentence, asks Suhakam

The commission says this shows the inadequacies of local laws protecting migrant domestic workers.

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How did maid abuser get light sentence, asks Suhakam

Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 01:30 PM

Cops only recorded statement a year after activist went missing

Eyewitness informs Suhakam inquiry today that Kangar police recorded his statement in January 2018 some 13 months after Amri Che Mat’s alleged abduction.

Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 09:18 AM

LIVE: Witness to Amri Che Mat’s abduction to testify today

Syed Amri Syed Abdul Jalil allegedly saw three four-wheel-drive vehicles and two sedans stopping the activist’s vehicle on the evening of his disappearance.

LIVE: Witness to Amri Che Mat’s abduction to testify today

Monday, 19 Mar 2018 07:13 PM

Mystery over data analytics firm’s Kuala Lumpur office

Data analytics firm banned from Facebook after failing to delete user data sent to it by a popular psychology test app makers.

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Mystery over data analytics firm’s Kuala Lumpur office

Monday, 19 Mar 2018 01:00 PM

LIVE: Perlis activist Amri Che Mat’s wife takes the stand today

Norhayati Ariffin earlier accused Perlis mufti and other religious authorities of being responsible for her husband’s disappearance.

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LIVE: Perlis activist Amri Che Mat’s wife takes the stand today


Monday, 19 Mar 2018 12:01 AM

Gagasan Sejahtera launches 20-point manifesto, promises to scrap GST

The PAS-led coalition also promises to review all toll concessions, write off PTPTN loans and reduce affordable home prices.

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Gagasan Sejahtera launches 20-point manifesto, promises to scrap GST

Sunday, 18 Mar 2018 09:37 PM

Petition for harsher penalty for maid abuser nears double its target in 24 hours

Online petition gets more than 26,000 signatures of those who believe Rozita Mohd Ali got off too easy.

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Petition for harsher penalty for maid abuser nears double its target in 24 hours

Sunday, 18 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

As Suhakam inquiry continues, Indonesian siblings lodge report on missing sister Ruth

Pastor and wife would have kept in touch even if they had moved, say family members.

As Suhakam inquiry continues, Indonesian siblings lodge report on missing sister Ruth

Thursday, 15 Mar 2018 06:32 PM

Swiss MPs vote against returning 1MDB-linked money

The Swiss national assembly has rejected a motion to return RM430 million with 138 votes against 53.

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Wednesday, 14 Mar 2018 03:49 PM

Probe police conduct in businesswoman harassment case, Maria tells Bukit Aman

Former activist says cops’ treatment of Kogee Sinniah reflects dire need for police to be more compassionate, sensitive towards public.

Probe police conduct in businesswoman harassment case, Maria tells Bukit Aman

Saturday, 10 Mar 2018 06:10 PM

Pakatan’s 100-day targets too simplistic, says think tank

MPNPoll chairman says manifesto lacks clear mechanisms on how pact plans to achieve its goals.

Pakatan’s 100-day targets too simplistic, says think tank

Saturday, 10 Mar 2018 09:19 AM

Selangor lawmakers demand action against SPLASH over water disruptions

Concessionaire management must take responsibility for failure to prepare for all contingencies, says Hannah Yeoh.

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Selangor lawmakers demand action against SPLASH over water disruptions

Friday, 09 Mar 2018 05:08 PM

KL office glut expected to be absorbed in seven years

A market analyst says, however, that the Tun Razak Exchange development will not be contributing to a glut.

KL office glut expected to be absorbed in seven years

Thursday, 08 Mar 2018 08:06 PM

Malaysians feel corruption level going up, says watchdog

Those surveyed say if nothing is done to address the issues, then thefts of public funds will go unpunished and cases will not be solved.

Malaysians feel corruption level going up, says watchdog

Thursday, 08 Mar 2018 06:12 PM

Malaysia's corruption index better under former prime ministers, says watchdog

Transparency-International says the index starting falling following the 1MDB and SRC International scandals in 2014.

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Malaysia's corruption index better under former prime ministers, says watchdog