Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 18 Aug 2022 10:45 AM

Najib’s lawyers apply to quit SRC appeal

Shock announcement irks five-man bench, leaves former PM without counsel.

Najib’s lawyers apply to quit SRC appeal

Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 07:39 PM

Overall facts in LCS report still intact despite redactions, says PAC chairman

Wong Kah Woh says deletion of some publicly available information unnecessary.

Overall facts in LCS report still intact despite redactions, says PAC chairman

Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 03:32 PM

LCS probe report declassified

Several parts in document redacted on Attorney-General’s Chambers advice.

LCS probe report declassified

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 05:12 PM

Upset Najib hopes final appeal will show truth

Ex-PM believes earlier trial judge was heavily conflicted.

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Upset Najib hopes final appeal will show truth

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 04:21 PM

Federal Court denies Najib's bid to extend appeal trial

Judges unanimously refuse defence's request for a delay.

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Federal Court denies Najib's bid to extend appeal trial


Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 01:55 PM

Federal Court rejects Najib’s bid to adduce fresh evidence

Chief justice rules new proof irrelevant to ex-PM’s charges.

Federal Court rejects Najib’s bid to adduce fresh evidence

Monday, 15 Aug 2022 07:21 PM

Nazlan’s former job at Maybank nothing to do with Najib’s SRC trial, says prosecution

Prosecutor defends judge’s stint at bank, saying no conflict of interest.

Nazlan’s former job at Maybank nothing to do with Najib’s SRC trial, says prosecution

Monday, 15 Aug 2022 05:26 PM

Fresh evidence in Najib's case hearsay, says prosecution

V. Sithambaram rubbishes former PM's defence's bid.

Fresh evidence in Najib's case hearsay, says prosecution

Monday, 15 Aug 2022 02:27 PM

Najib allowed to amend appeal to adduce new evidence

Indication of trial judge's purported conflict of interest may be used to nullify conviction. 

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Najib allowed to amend appeal to adduce new evidence

Saturday, 13 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Bersih urges advance balloting for out-of-state voters

Postal system needs improvement as well, says reform advocate.

Bersih urges advance balloting for out-of-state voters

Saturday, 13 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Youth unaware of their right to vote, says Bersih

Coalition urges Election Commission to launch massive education campaign.

Youth unaware of their right to vote, says Bersih

Friday, 12 Aug 2022 03:56 PM

Ex-top cop lodges police report against Raja Petra

Amar Singh denies blogger’s allegations that he brought civilian friend to 2018 raid on Najib Razak’s home.

Ex-top cop lodges police report against Raja Petra

Thursday, 11 Aug 2022 06:23 PM

MACC recommends charges against persons linked to combat ship fiasco

Investigation papers submitted to Attorney-General’s Chambers, agency says.

Wednesday, 10 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir’s Malay coalition to have ‘no impact’ on GE15

Race-based Gerakan Tanah Air may not necessarily appeal to its target group, say opposition, observers. 

Dr Mahathir’s Malay coalition to have ‘no impact’ on GE15

Monday, 08 Aug 2022 08:19 PM

Declassifying combat ship documents might reveal state secrets, Zahid says

Former defence minister says matter needs to be dealt with wisely, not be influenced by public opinion.
 

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Declassifying combat ship documents might reveal state secrets, Zahid says