Noel Achariam

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

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Saturday, 26 Aug 2017 11:07 AM

I’ve paid my dues over Anwar’s black eye, says ex-IGP

Abdul Rahim Noor says there is no need for PAS to bring up incident as he has been jailed, fined.

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Saturday, 26 Aug 2017 10:51 AM

Hadi's influential 1981 speech could have led to more tragedies, says ex-IGP

Amanat Hadi had also greatly influenced some PAS Youth members, who were arrested before they could cause trouble, says Rahim Noor.

Hadi's influential 1981 speech could have led to more tragedies, says ex-IGP

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 01:29 PM

I don’t believe in Ketuanan Melayu, says Dr Mahathir

Former champion of pro-Bumiputera policies says Malaysia will not develop if any race wanted to take 100% for themselves.

I don’t believe in Ketuanan Melayu, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 09:44 AM

PAS not sincere about wanting to beat BN in Selangor, says Wan Azizah

Instead of helping to dislodge Barisan Nasional from government, PAS has thrown monkey wrench into opposition’s plans.

PAS not sincere about wanting to beat BN in Selangor, says Wan Azizah

Friday, 25 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

China investments put Malaysia at risk, warn MP, economist

High dependence on Chinese funds makes Malaysia vulnerable to being indebted to economically dominant China, says Nurul Izzah,

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China investments put Malaysia at risk, warn MP, economist


Friday, 25 Aug 2017 01:20 AM

Pakatan will scrap multi-billion-ringgit rail projects, says Dr Mahathir

Some projects will cost nation 50 years to repay while others are deemed ‘unnecessary’.

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Pakatan will scrap multi-billion-ringgit rail projects, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 06:15 PM

Tourism tax collection starts on September 1, says Nazri

Customs Department to handle collection of RM10 tax each night from each foreign tourist.

Tourism tax collection starts on September 1, says Nazri

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017 03:11 PM

Dr Mahathir has to answer for Memali, says Nazri

He supports the formation of an RCI to probe the incident as the government response then was ‘too rough’.

Dr Mahathir has to answer for Memali, says Nazri

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017 07:45 PM

MACC out to tarnish Selangor’s image with raids on Unisel, MBI

Menteri besar’s office says will cooperate with anti-graft agency despite misgivings over today’s raid.

MACC out to tarnish Selangor’s image with raids on Unisel, MBI

Sunday, 20 Aug 2017 08:16 PM

In Langkawi, Dr Mahathir still a hit among youth 

Youngsters credit former PM for developing fishing community into thriving duty-free island.

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 04:55 PM

Umno will fight Dr Mahathir regardless of his past contributions, says Kedah MB

Anybody seeking to topple BN or Umno will be opposed, says Bashah.

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 02:22 PM

Govt more important than any individual, says Najib

PM says no one person would succeed without strong backing of party.

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Govt more important than any individual, says Najib

Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 12:53 PM

Dr Mahathir out to destroy Umno, so be ready, PM tells Malays

Najib Razak references former PM’s ‘I do not forget easily’ remark in Langkawi speech.

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Dr Mahathir out to destroy Umno, so be ready, PM tells Malays

Thursday, 17 Aug 2017 06:35 PM

Dr Mahathir's RCI appeal to be heard tomorrow

This comes after the former prime minister’s bid to recuse two members of the RCI into Bank Negara forex losses had failed.

Dr Mahathir's RCI appeal to be heard tomorrow

Thursday, 17 Aug 2017 10:32 AM

Dr Mahathir fails to have RCI members recused

KL High Court dismisses application with no order as to costs, says lawyer.

Dr Mahathir fails to have RCI members recused