Noel Achariam

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

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Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 12:13 PM

PJ Selatan MP sues Speaker over refusal to allow 1MDB questions

Hee Loy Sian seeks to have the court summon Pandikar Amin Mulia to answer all the MPs’ questions that he rejected in Parliament last week.

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PJ Selatan MP sues Speaker over refusal to allow 1MDB questions

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2017 08:30 AM

Probe Razak Baginda here over Scorpene deal, civil society groups, politicians say

They say it will look odd and shameful if local authorities do not act while France has charged several over the deal.

Probe Razak Baginda here over Scorpene deal, civil society groups, politicians say

Saturday, 29 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

City Hall rounding up homeless to spruce up city, says ministry

Street dwellers creating security concerns and devaluing properties in city centre.

City Hall rounding up homeless to spruce up city, says ministry

Saturday, 29 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

KL’s homeless living in fear as Sea Games clean-up starts

Soup kitchens in the city report fewer people turning up as nation readies for Sea Games next month.

KL’s homeless living in fear as Sea Games clean-up starts

Friday, 28 Jul 2017 07:45 PM

MACC opens probe into another FIC hotel purchase

Initial investigations show the hotel was acquired for sum above market rate, says MACC.

MACC opens probe into another FIC hotel purchase


Friday, 28 Jul 2017 10:55 AM

RoS wants Pakatan to change logo

RoS says the logo must say ‘Pakatan Harapan’ rather than just a stylised ‘Harapan’ in its current form.

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RoS wants Pakatan to change logo

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 05:24 PM

Malays control Pakatan, not DAP, says Dr Mahathir

The Pakatan Harapan chairman says the combined parliamentary and state seats of PKR and Amanah outnumber that of DAP’s.

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Malays control Pakatan, not DAP, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 04:50 PM

Your vote is secret, Dr Mahathir assures civil servants

Many might be afraid that if they vote for the opposition, the government will take action against them, Dr Mahathir says.

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Your vote is secret, Dr Mahathir assures civil servants

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 07:35 PM

What have human traffickers got to do with Pastor Koh, asks group

Citizen Action Group on Enforced Disappearance (Caged) asks police to state the connection and why would the syndicate abduct Koh.

What have human traffickers got to do with Pastor Koh, asks group

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 12:40 PM

Najib vows crackdown on crony capitalism

He takes a swipe at Dr Mahathir Mohamad, saying many corners were cut when the latter was prime minister.

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Najib vows crackdown on crony capitalism

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

PM admits to lapses in 1MDB governance

Probe ordered at a scale unprecedented in Malaysia’s history, says Najib.

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PM admits to lapses in 1MDB governance

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017 10:35 AM

Najib says Pakatan leadership line-up ‘return-to-work programme’ for pensioners

Umno president accused opposition of misleading voters and offering a nonagenarian as prime minister candidate.

Najib says Pakatan leadership line-up ‘return-to-work programme’ for pensioners

Thursday, 20 Jul 2017 07:50 PM

Suaram wants Najib to explain Scorpene submarine deal in parliament

The activist group wants the prime minister to clear his name as he was defence minister when the deal was sealed.

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Suaram wants Najib to explain Scorpene submarine deal in parliament

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2017 04:40 PM

French indictment prompts calls for MACC to reopen Scorpene subs case

Malaysia must cooperate with French prosecution team to book the criminals involved in the case, says Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism.

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French indictment prompts calls for MACC to reopen Scorpene subs case

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2017 09:40 AM

9 families lodge police reports in Klang over missing relatives

Families in the dark over arrest of 10 men over 10 days this month.

9 families lodge police reports in Klang over missing relatives