Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 17 Jul 2017 12:42 PM

Half-price for a full ride on KL public transport in August

Discount to start tomorrow for MRT, LRT, Monorail and RapidKL.

Half-price for a full ride on KL public transport in August

Sunday, 16 Jul 2017 11:47 PM

Malaysian Bar wants MACC to be reformed

Bar Council president George Varughese calls on Putrajaya to set up an Independent Anti-Corruption Commission for greater oversight.

Malaysian Bar wants MACC to be reformed

Sunday, 16 Jul 2017 02:40 PM

Don't risk your future with the opposition, says Najib

Umno has been around for 60 years, so why take the risk, asks PM

Don't risk your future with the opposition, says Najib

Saturday, 15 Jul 2017 03:00 PM

Long-time Umno faithful ready to take on Dr Mahathir

Grassroots leaders rallying behind Najib against scathing attacks.

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Saturday, 15 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Malaysian shoppers buy less in Q1 due to weak economy

Retailers expect sales to pick up later in the year, but weak ringgit, rising costs and online shopping all make for a tough year ahead.



Sunday, 09 Jul 2017 12:43 PM

Hold party polls if you want to contest GE14, Zahid tells DAP

If they want to contest then they should follow RoS instructions, says deputy prime minister.

Friday, 07 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Why can’t Hadi get it that Najib’s the 1MDB culprit, ask critics

PAS president’s defence of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is implicated in the 1MDB scandal, is a puzzle.

Why can’t Hadi get it that Najib’s the 1MDB culprit, ask critics

Thursday, 06 Jul 2017 11:03 PM

Sabah, Sarawak to benefit most from tourism tax, says Nazri 

The two states will each get 33.3% of the total tax revenue, with the third equal share going to Peninsular Malaysia.

Sabah, Sarawak to benefit most from tourism tax, says Nazri 

Thursday, 06 Jul 2017 05:49 PM

No tourism tax on pre-booked tours until April, says Nazri

Although the tourism tax goes into effect on August 1, it will only be imposed on bookings for travel dates starting from April 1 next year.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2017 01:43 PM

Tour operators to get incentives for absorbing tourism tax

Government to channel cash and non-cash help through tourism associations.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2017 02:44 PM

Repay PTPTN loans when salary hits RM4,000, says Nik Nazmi

Study loans should be paid back, but give some leeway, says PKR Youth chief.

Tuesday, 27 Jun 2017 07:00 AM

The kedai runcit's losing battle against supermarkets

Competition from franchises, children unwilling to inherit the business and skyrocketing rent are driving sundry shops to close.

The kedai runcit's losing battle against supermarkets

Monday, 26 Jun 2017 04:38 PM

Please tell me what's happening, pastor's wife tells cops

Susanna Liew says she has yet to be updated by police and learned of new developments from the news.

Please tell me what's happening, pastor's wife tells cops

Monday, 26 Jun 2017 12:54 PM

AirAsia flight to KL forced to return to Perth due to technical failure, says airline

Passengers say the plane shook violently before it was forced to turn around and land.

Friday, 23 Jun 2017 04:50 PM

Mufti reaches out to transgenders, sex workers, drug addicts of Chow Kit

Federal Territory mufti Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri shows the marginalised much needed care and attention during Ramadan.

Mufti reaches out to transgenders, sex workers, drug addicts of Chow Kit